Opinion

For most incoming freshmen, they probably graduated from a school that used a learning management program. There are several different kinds of software out there. Some schools use Angel. Some schools use Blackboard. Pittsburg State University uses Canvas. Some students have used Canvas before, and some have not. A helpful list of tips and …

Politics is often thought of as a zero-sum game (which in terms of electoral politics, it is), but ultimately the “sum” in politics is people. The political process is about the lives of everyday people. Reducing everything to a “blue state-red state” issue is extremely reductive and that’s the crux of …

Even with all of our modern scientific advancements, even with all of our technological prowess, there are points of scientific fact that are “debated” by people who have no scientific knowledge or vocabulary. These usually involve topics that most religions get wrong. To any logical person, when you find evidence that contradicts your held …

In 1969, it was illegal for many states to not only employ LGBTQ+ individuals but also to serve them. On the night of June 27th and into the morning of the 28th, the police raided the Stonewall Inn, a well-known gay bar and club. Police began arresting drag queens and those who were …

One of the newest culture wars manufactured by conservative politicians, anchors, and commentators is related to the “critical race theory.” The name itself can sound spooky and misleading (a hallmark of scientists – inability to name things), but don’t fall for the traps: critical race theory is not the issue. Historical accuracy is.   …

Since the 1980s, the LGBTQ community has celebrated Pride Month, a celebration of queer identity and queer liberation. However, in recent years, it has become far more sanitized.  The queer liberation movement began when the first bricks and punches were thrown at the Stonewall Riots in the 60s. The queer …

Kansas has recently lifted their mask mandate as of March 31. However, businesses may still opt to require masks in their facility for both workers and customers. On March 29, anyone living in Kansas that was aged 16 and above became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, due to the state beginning the …

There are few immutable facets of our modern life. Most things we think of as objective and set in stone are completely constructed entirely from collective experience as members of society.  Firstly, let’s start by stating what a social construct is. A social construct is any concept that is defined by a …