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Cryptocurrencies and NFTs can potentially bring negative impacts on to society and the environment.

OPINION: The concepts of cryptocurrencies and NFTs are fundamentally flawed

Theodore Nguyen February 19, 2022

Since the start of the pandemic, cryptocurrencies have become widely popularized as a financial and investment tool. The concept is not relatively new as the idea was first formulated in 2008 by anonymous...

Numerous restaurant workers undergo verbal abuse and name calling which is damaging to their mental health.

OPINION: The customer is not always right

Mylinh Duong February 2, 2022

Peering past the glass exterior in broad daylight, a person tapes a sign up against a restaurant window. “Now Hiring” and “Help Wanted” are messages haunting numerous eateries. Amid the COVID-19...

Playing music at high volumes during lunch can often times be distracting.

OPINION: Changes should be made to music in the quad during lunch

Nathaniel Hekster January 28, 2022

The lunch bell rings. A student walks out of their class and makes their way to the quad. As they approach the cafeteria, they hear it: loud music blaring from two large, black speakers. When they enter...

The sweetners and pearls found in most boba drinks contribute to its harmful health effects.

OPINION: Despite its popularity, boba has harmful effects

Joshua Cedro November 9, 2021

Originating in Taiwan in 1988, boba has made its way to the U.S., where it has exploded into a popular drink. Unlike most trends that usually go out of fashion quickly, the commotion about boba has lasted...

Digital textbooks are far more efficient and convenient as opposed to their physical counterparts.

OPINION: Digital education platforms promote success in classrooms

Jizelle Mercado November 4, 2021

The transition from online learning to in-person has brought a multitude of changes both students and teachers have had to adapt to. The utilization of digital educational platforms in particular was a...

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