It is a well-known fact that a plant-heavy diet is good for you and the environment;however, many people still steer clear of healthier, plant-based options. According to the USDA, Americans today consume...
What is the meaning of life? I know, I know—it’s a tough question. I myself don't have an answer yet. The impermanence of our time on Earth has evoked deep, introspective questions that we spend our...
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sleepless nights, the monetary and emotional toil that the raising of a young child can have on a human being. It is because...
If there is any one storytelling medium that has consumed my life, it is undoubtedly TV shows. I truly was born in the right generation. The advent and exponential spread of streaming platforms have made...
One of the most controversial topics in sports at the moment is that of whether or not transgender athletes should be allowed to participate in their gender’s sport. This topic is one especially relevant...
The facility in question is the subject of a recent lawsuit where the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing found evidence of the Fremont factory segregating their black workers into different, more manually intensive jobs than the rest. The places which the black workers were forced into were allegedly called the “plantation,” and “the slave ship.”
I think I have sleep paralysis. This wave of nothing generally strikes me as I’m falling asleep. My thoughts slowly blend into reality around me, my body slowly but steadily losing control as I’m pinned...
For many students, the drawl and mundanity of the school year can seem unending.
Apart from praying for mass damage caused by the weather to cancel school, students' only form of coping usually divulges...
There is a place in the U.S where slavery is legal. Where a simple misunderstanding can lead to your death. Where you are practically forced into awful work conditions for pennies an hour. What's worse...
Since the beginning of TV, cable has been what is making Hollywood the most money. However, the convenience of 24-hour TV has lost its appeal, and the increasing number of streaming services have stolen...
In recent years, the number of people with a form of mental illness has been increasing dramatically. With this, more and more have wanted to keep their mental state healthy and stay conscious of any bad...
Selah Seymour is a junior and a first-year staff writer for the Statesman. When not at school, you can find her at the dance studio working towards her future career as a professional dancer. When Seymour...
