THE CHAMBER: Metro changes are wrong way to go
As a Metrolink rider, the second phase of Bi-State Development’s $52 million Secure Platform Plan makes my head spin. […]
Opinion
HERE’S THE THING: Library hours are shortchanging students
Some Forest Park students think library closes too early, and I agree. There is a reason that other academic libraries are open until midnight, and many of them used to be open 24/7 on weekdays and Sundays prior COVID-19 pandemic. […]
SKY’S THE LIMIT: Why people are spooked by TikTok
After years of threats and power moves, TikTok and its editing counterpart, CapCut, were finally banned in the United States over concerns of Chinese information-gathering and U.S. security. […]
SKY’S THE LIMIT: LGBTQ+ representations are important
The LGBTQ+ community has long faced harassment by religious extremists and conservatives. […]
CHRONICALLY COFFEE: You can survive the Trump presidency
In the wake of the Nov. 5 election, many people have begun to panic about what’s to come with the new, unified government. […]
SKY’S THE LIMIT: What does ‘family entertainment’ mean?
All kinds of media content can be strange and scary, whether television shows, films or internet videos, especially for parents of young children who lack safety knowledge or parental controls. […]
CHRONICALLY COFFEE: Make schooling more compassionate
Students have to leave St. Louis Community College every day because of finances, mental-health issues and other barriers to education.
Officials have attempted to bridge some gaps with services, such as those offered by the Student Advocacy & Resource Center. However, that’s only fixing a symptom of a bigger problem. […]
CHRONICALLY COFFEE: Stop oppression by abolishing gender
What is gender? Gender is a social construct based on the assigned norms created by a society. It is distinct from sex in that sex is based on certain characteristics like genitalia, chromosomes and hormone function. […]
SKY’S THE LIMIT: Don’t vote for leaders who violate rights
As we prepare for the upcoming general election, I should clear the air. In April, I wrote a column reflecting on how the hardships I faced growing up shaped my core beliefs, especially those regarding modern politics and its many controversies. But there was one thing I failed to mention: My general distrust of politicians and law enforcement. […]
SKY’S THE LIMIT: Celebrities should be held accountable
“Back to the Row,” a song by the YouTube group JT Music and Andrea Storm Kaden, reflects on a prevalent issue in our contemporary world:
How people with fame and influence are seemingly shielded from accountability for their actions. […]