Brangelina has sustained 12 years together, 2 years of marriage, and a parenthood of 6 children. Late September 19, all these things came to an end when Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from her husband…
Book Review: “American Born Chinese” by Gene Luen…
“It’s easy to become anything you wish...so long as you’re willing to forfeit your soul.” In Gene Luen Yang’s 2006 graphic novel, American Born Chinese, Jin Wang receives this sagely advice from his mother’s herbalist’s…
Left, Right, Middle: Who does healthcare better?
Do we value our citizens' well-being, and does our healthcare system reflect that? [one_third]Liberal - Nicole Cheney When a country values profit over people, the results are obvious: a young man dies from rationing insulin…
Dear Highlander: Terrified of the OB/GYN
“Dear Highlander, I recently turned 21, which is very exciting for obvious reasons. However, cervical cancer runs in my family, and I know 21 is when women are supposed to start getting tested for it.…
Reassurance for NJIT Health Insurance
“For less than a handful of appointments per year, the plan basically pays for itself.” The summer before my freshman year of college, I was too lazy to complete my health records paperwork and ended…
Left, Right, Middle: Is universal basic income a…
[one_third]Liberal - Nicole Cheney Universal basic income is not a sustainable long-term solution. Why should the rich be given table scraps that could change the life of someone in the working class? No, universal basic…
Room for Debate: Not Spanking Children
Last week in The Vector,the case in favor of spanking children as a practical tool for parents was proposed. It is a surprising claim, considering recent scientific literature reporting the negative effects of spanking, the…
Why the Silence? Male Victims vs Society
When I think about why we do not hear from male victims of sexual assault or harassment in the media, I immediately think of a Saturday Night Live skit. In this skit, Pete Davidson plays…
Room for Debate: Spanking Children
I always associated violence with underdevelopment. If someone is not smart enough to have a discussion and is incapable of controlling himself, of course they resort to violence. I used to condemn immature parents whose…