Shortcomings in the current election system
As we approach the 2020 election in November, we hear incessantly about the participants in the democratic race, but little attention is paid to the …
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Dear Kobe: A letter to my hero
Dear Kobe, First of all, let me start with saying I am at a loss for words. When I read the headline that you had …
Workers should be the university’s legislative priority
In a Jan. 15 statement from the university, President Noland announced the university’s legislative priorities for the year ahead. Among the priorities were funding support …
ETSU Promise Plus helpful but unfair
Earlier this month, the university announced a new scholarship program called ETSU Promise Plus. The program is designed to offer financial and academic support to …
Understanding the relationship between poverty, health
ETSU’s Center for Rural Health Research recently published an article from a study on poverty and health in the “Southern Medical Journal.” The article – authored by …
Make ‘every year resolutions’ for yourself
I recently saw a church sign that read something like, “May all your troubles last as long as your new year’s resolutions.” It’s humorous, of …
Mental healthcare: How it’s affected by policies
Now more than ever, people are beginning to realize the importance of mental health. While stigma against mental illness persists, these taboos seem to be …
Preparing for the 2020 election
It’s officially 2020, which means a new decade and a new presidential election. The current presidency has been rocky at best, so it is important …
To the editor: Why students at ETSU should ‘Feel the Bern’
Submitted by Austin Cable, class of 2020, philosophy Students at ETSU are facing many of the same problems that students across the country are dealing …
2020: Entering a new decade
A new decade is fast approaching. While we can easily look back on the events of history, none of us know for certain what will …