off-campus opinions

  • What are the best careers to pursue?
    As the school year comes to an end, students struggle with exams but, most importantly, with what their future will hold. How does one choose…
  • Hantavirus and social media panic
    You may have heard of the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship from your Instagram or TikTok feeds. Most of us immediately think of COVID-19…
  • Pokemon Cards and their gray morality
    From trading the cards to battling with them, Pokémon cards are an integral part of childhood. But in recent years, their increasing popularity has brought…
  • Is automation the answer to public service ethics?
    As governments across the globe face aging populations and shrinking budgets, the workforce is increasingly filled by robots and artificial intelligence (AI). From military drones…
  • New LA rail line could change transportation forever
    Los Angeles International Airport has long been defined by its infamous “horseshoe” loop, a traffic bottleneck that can turn a simple pickup into a prolonged…
  • Anthropic & AI vs the Pentagon
    We have reached a milestone in artificial intelligence that should make us stop and consider what AI truly is. The same technology that almost 88%…
  • Age-checking technology spurred by kids’ online safety laws
    For years, the internet remained largely unguarded. Those who could afford a home PC back in the 80s and 90s were largely hobbyists. Combined with…
  • The downsides of fast fashion
    In recent years, fashion has become more popular than ever. Short-form videos on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram constantly promote new styles and clothes,…
  • Is Trump too old for presidency?
    On January 20, 2025, at age 79, Donald Trump was sworn into office as the 47th president, becoming the oldest president to enter office. Throughout…
  • Government shutdown reflects ignorance of American values
    For what was the longest shutdown in history, federal employees were without pay for 43 days due to the 2025 government shutdown. This was more…