I have been serving in the world’s greatest Navy for the past 19 years. I’ve served aboard ship on the USS O’Bannon (DD 987) and have completed two “boots on ground” tours, […]
Media narratives are misleading of veteran experiences
Stop complaining about our on-campus parking, passes
“In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” is an idiom made famous by Benjamin Franklin in 1789. If Franklin were alive today, however, he may […]
Diabetes-related risks warrant greater awareness
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and since I am a Type 1 diabetic, I want to take some time to share some of the warning signs of Type 1 diabetes. Because […]
Universities should be subjected to Open Meetings Act
Michigan legislators have introduced a resolution that would subject Michigan public universities to the Open Meetings Act. To summarize, OMA requires meetings of public bodies to be open to the public. Meeting […]
Online dating distracts from forming real connections
We live in a time where everything is made to be as convenient as possible. We shop online, order groceries online and now even date online, but is it a good thing? […]
There is no ethical consumption in a capitalist economy
Recently, I’ve seen a lot of people sharing lists of companies not to support because of various unethical practices: testing on animals, using sweatshop labor, paying disabled workers less and contributing to […]
The Founding Fathers’ values aren’t relevant anymore
As the years progress, it is critical that society must progress, too. What our country was built on is hardly relevant anymore. The Constitution doesn’t talk about half the things we face […]
Modern America lacks the patriotism it was built on
It is 2019: a time of great civil unrest as people clash on topics such as abortion, the Black Lives Matter movement, affirmative action, gender equality and the LGBT+ movement. We as […]
The U.S. falls short in coverage of working mothers
The United States is what many have often considered the leader of the free world. Despite this title, the U.S. has had countless indiscretions to tack onto its reputation. Perhaps one of […]
Online student forums provide a sense of community
Whether it be voicing concerns, seeking solutions, advertising an event on campus or even looking for a recommendation on what professor to take, students at SVSU long to feel as if they […]
