Opinion Columns Archives - Page 38 of 177

Back In My Day: Mental health is just as much of an issue for the old as it is for the young

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By LOIS ANGELO
March 9, 2021 in Opinion, Opinion Columns

It is imperative that we figure out a way to better reach older adults who are living in vulnerable situations, as their mental health issues are compounded by social isolation and this constant aura of bad news.

Local nonprofits provide necessary response to natural disasters

By SOPHIE ROPPE
March 8, 2021 in Opinion, Opinion Columns

Following natural disasters, local nonprofits are key to effective, speedy assistance. In the future, these nonprofits can expand their role further by supporting affected communities more long-term.

Putting The ‘I’ In Immigrant: Yes, ICE still poses great threat to immigrant communities and should be abolished

By NOELLE NATIVIDAD
March 5, 2021 in Opinion, Opinion Columns

The blanket purpose of dealing with and preventing illegal immigration does not justify the significant human rights violations that ICE has carried out.

Triple Bottom Line: Ted Cruz and Texas — what’s actually happening

By MONTANA DENTON
March 4, 2021 in Opinion, Opinion Columns

Climate change-fueled storms and weather have exposed the fragility of U.S. power grid.

The Principle’s Office: Memes are putting the ‘fun’ in non-fungible-tokens

By JULIA LEB
March 1, 2021 in Opinion, Opinion Columns

Young people should capitalize off of the knowledge they have on meme-culture.

Back In My Day: Older Asian adults are under attack

By LOIS ANGELO
February 23, 2021 in Featured, Opinion, Opinion Columns, Sticky

A lack of legislation and action on behalf of older adults has resulted in the scapegoating of an already vulnerable population, particularly during the pandemic — older Asian adults.

Progress Without Profit: Nonprofits may have to bite the hands that feed them

By SOPHIE ROPPE
February 22, 2021 in Opinion, Opinion Columns

Nonprofits must uphold their missions by speaking out against practices which benefit their mega-philanthropists at the expense of the clients they serve.

Putting The ‘I’ In Immigrant: The rise in Asian American hate crimes calls for a unification of the community and its allies

By NOELLE NATIVIDAD
February 19, 2021 in Opinion, Opinion Columns

For those of AAPI descent or those who are allies to our community, in the defense of Asian American lives, we should not be permissive of the hate crimes and hate speech that have been condoned by past leaders or enduring cultural biases.

Triple Bottom Line: Putting the equity in food security

By MONTANA DENTON
February 18, 2021 in Opinion, Opinion Columns

The pandemic has showcased the federal government’s inadequacies in tackling food insecurity and supply chain resilience.

The Eck’s Factor: No, I will not be celebrating Black History Month with Amazon

By MATTHEW ECK
February 17, 2021 in Opinion, Opinion Columns

First, we bought “How to Be an Antiracist” from Amazon, and now this. Have we not learned our lesson?

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