#MeToo is a phenomenon
Faith Williams, Staff Writer
October 31, 2017
Filed under Op-ed
Following the Harvey Weinstein case, a current online trend known as #MeToo, started by actress Alyssa Milano on Twitter, is sweeping the nation as thousands of people are coming forward to discuss the issue of sexual harassment. The motif of the hashtag is to express sexual harassment as a worldwide pr...
The new ADA bill of 2017 causes more harm than good
Nadage Beausejour, Staff Writer
October 26, 2017
Filed under Op-ed
July 26th marked the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was signed by George H.W. Bush in 1990. It has been repeatedly attacked ever since, with the most recent attack introduced by Texas congressman Ted Poe (R). What comes with this new bill is a long, unneeded, discouraging ...
Some Halloween costumes are inappropriate
Sollange Pinto, Editor
October 26, 2017
Filed under Op-ed
Halloween is the one time of year when anyone can be anything or anyone else. We can become our dreams. Until, of course, someone always has to ruin the party. So, Halloween is fun but there’s always that one costume at the party that makes everyone uncomfortable - that throws the whole feng...
New show “Big Mouth” causes controversy
Carol Ann Gladstone, Editor
October 26, 2017
Filed under Op-ed
On September 29 2017, Netflix dropped the new animated original animated show “Big Mouth.” Everyone quickly hopped onto their devices to watch the show “Big Mouth” and - of course - it offended people and caused controversy. The animated series takes viewers on the journey of young teens go...
A different opinion on an established issue
Victoria Tran, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
Filed under Op-ed
On July 14, 2015, Ta-nehisi Coates released his book, Between the World and Me, a rather pessimistic recollection of the racist reality of our world. Coates’s book was intended for his son, explaining to him the history of slavery, segregation, and racism, and how they still continue to play ...
We have a problem with forgiveness
Aryana Powell, Staff Writer
October 19, 2017
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With rampant violent crimes happening in our country, forgiveness should not be so easily granted. I strongly believe that despite your religious views it is not okay for someone to take an innocent life. When people forgive a person for committing a horrible act upon someone and they forgive them, ...
The untold story of black conservatism
Christian Nanadoum, Copy Editor
October 6, 2017
Filed under Op-ed
Black conservatism exists, and black conservatism should not be disregarded in American society.
It’s okay to take a knee
Sollange Pinto, School News Editor
October 6, 2017
Filed under Op-ed
Many people would say take a stand in the case of oppression, or in this case, take the knee. According to NBCnews , Jerry Jones and Dallas cowboys took a knee in protest to Trump's irrational comments about their silent protest. Trump and his hothead put the NFL on the spot while showing their protest against r...
These sports protests are out of hand
Matthew Polek, Sports Editor
September 28, 2017
Filed under Op-ed
The protests started in 2016 when Colin Kaepernick refused to stand during the playing of the national anthem before a preseason game. “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” said Kaepernick in an exclusive interview with...
Athletes should insist on Breen Field maintenance
Carlos Gonzaga, Staff Contributor
May 31, 2017
Filed under Op-ed
Breen’s Field is used for sports and activities. The field on High Street in Naugatuck has been long used for youth sports. However, it has been falling into disrepair and has not been receiving the necessary maintenance. It is the job of the town to maintain the town’s parks and recreation f...
Student aims to improve police and community relationship
Felicia Ojeda, Staff Contributor
May 26, 2017
Filed under Op-ed
In cities across America citizen and police officers struggle with strained relationships, especially considering the rash of police brutality and violence on American streets being covered by the media in the last few years. High school students have been trying to make small changes in their areas in...
Planned Parenthood faces defunding
Brenna Yeager, Staff Contributor
May 24, 2017
Filed under Op-ed
Planned Parenthood is one of the nation's leading providers of quality and affordable health care for women, men, and young people, as well as being the nation's largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood operates more than 650 health centers throughout the United States, and provides an ...
