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A police call box outside of the Boulevard apartments. Imagine using one of these and then not getting help?

Don’t “sit out” on emergencies on campus

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor of Opinions March 13, 2024
When you think of a phone reporting line, common examples may include calling your internet provider to tell them your Wi-Fi is out, calling a customer service line or something like the 311 number.

Globe’s Point: Keep the “public” in public meetings

March 13, 2024
Happy week nine, Pioneers! It is hard to believe that we are almost one month until the end of the semester and that course registration for the summer and fall is already here.

Has veganism become irrelevant?

Written By August Stephens, Co-Editor of Opinions March 13, 2024
Around 3% of all people in the United States in 2024 are vegan, according to the World Population Review. As someone who is currently in the process of removing dairy and meat-based products from their diet...
Four Ecology textbooks on a bookshelf next to three other college textbooks. These may be obsolete soon.

Why textbooks may soon become obsolete

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor of Opinions March 6, 2024
Little time has passed since textbooks were last mentioned in this section.

Celebrate Women’s History Month

Written By August Stephens, Co-Editor of Opinions March 6, 2024
It’s March, Pioneers, and we’re halfway through the semester! March also marks Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate and honor the stories of women who came before us,

Globe’s Point: Journalists should not be jailed for doing their job

March 6, 2024
Welcome back from spring break, Pioneers, and happy March! New month, new opportunities!

Ignoring media does you no favors

Written By Vince Smykal, Copy Editor February 21, 2024
One of my friends texted me the other day, shocked, saying, “Alexei Navalny died.” For those unaware, Navalny was the imprisoned leader of the Russian political party opposed to the corrupt rule of Vladimir Putin.
A hand holding a diploma and a graduation cap.

Do not listen to believers of “useless degrees”

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor February 21, 2024
Just like how you are likely to find detractors in your day-to-day life, you are probably going to experience people questioning you on your educational choices.

Globe’s Point: Stop the stigma of sexual health

February 21, 2024
Happy week seven and midterms  week, Pioneers! It is hard to believe we are already halfway through the spring semester.
Three college textbooks stacked on a desk.

Assigning textbooks that go unused is careless

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor February 14, 2024
As a college student, you have likely had to shell out your hard-earned money to buy textbooks every semester for each new class.

Globe’s Point: The importance of Black History Month

February 14, 2024
Happy week six and Valentine’s Day, Pioneers! Whether you have a romantic partner or not, we hope you feel a little holiday spirit and, most importantly, take care of and treat yourself.

Stop erasing aromantic identities

Written By August Stephens, Co-Opinions Editor February 14, 2024
Happy Valentine’s Day, Pioneers! I hope everyone can find time to spread appreciation to their loved ones – in a platonic or romantic capacity. Valentine’s Day tends to focus on romantic or sexual attraction, but it is important for us to take into account all kinds of attraction to be as inclusive as possible.
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