SKY’S THE LIMIT: LGBTQ+ representations are important
The LGBTQ+ community has long faced harassment by religious extremists and conservatives. […]
Opinion
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. […]
LETTERS: Campus Wi-Fi slow and inadequate
Internet access on campus through the college’s system is slow, inadequate and insecure. I can get faster access through my cellphone. But that’s at my expense if data is involved. […]
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. […]
CHRONICALLY COFFEE: Changing gender marker getting harder
The Missouri Department of Revenue quietly made a change in August by eliminating Form 5532. […]
SKY’S THE LIMIT: Man vs. bear: Focusing on women’s fears
Like the 2017 “MeToo” movement, a current social-media trend tries to get men empathizing with women’s concerns. People are asked to imagine a scenario in which they are stranded in the woods with a man […]