Category: Opinions

Opinion: TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube should do more to protect kids from stranger danger

Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images Jennifer Stout , left, vice president of global public policy at Snapchat parent Snap Inc., and Michael Beckerman, vice president and head of public policy at TikTok, testify before a Senate panel on Tuesday. Generation Z has grown up on the internet, while that’s not inherently a bad thing, those of us on the older end of the generation are concerned about the younger ones.…

EDITORIAL: Block on Texas abortion law a win for women’s rights nationwide

By The Glacier Editorial Board On Sept. 1, Texas released one of the most restrictive laws in this country, banning abortions past six weeks of pregnancy, even in cases of rape or incest. Last week, in a victory for women, the law was temporarily blocked, allowing abortions to continue. Unfortunately, on Friday the block was removed, taking women’s human rights with it.  “The devastation is just immeasurable at this point,”…

Fight for your right to party: concerts and COVID

Picture this: You are at a fairly small music venue, with one or two rows of people between you and the stage. The bass is thumping, and you can feel every drumbeat as if it’s your own heartbeat. The lead singer keeps looking in your direction, and it wouldn’t be far off to assume that he’s actually looking in your direction. An electricity is in the air as everyone around…

EDITORIAL: Personal freedom shouldn’t come at expense of public safety

By The Glacier Editorial Board Personal freedom and public safety are in a constant battle when it comes to the coronavirus. Some people see vaccines and masks as a violation of freedom, while others say they are sacrificing their own freedom to ensure everyone’s safety. “Maintaining civil liberties and protecting the public can be a zero-sum game and difficult to balance,” said Kevin Navratil, political science professor and Democracy Commitment…

20 years since 9/11: Reflecting on Islamophobia, generational differences, changing family ideals

Growing up as a Muslim in America post-9/11, my identity always felt like something I had to hide. Not out of being embarrassed, but to protect myself. To avoid being targeted. Not only am I Muslim, but I’m also Arab-Palestinian. Non-Arabs see this identity as political, but the name itself is engraved into my soul. Hiding my heritage and identity is something I’ve known my whole life. When I was…

Editorial cartoon: Are you clear for campus?

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Join us for Jumanji journalism: Begin your adventure

I once used the term “Jumanji Journalism” to describe how a well-researched story can take readers on an adventure. Pick an area you want to explore, and enjoy the ride as you are taken through a well sought-out quest for news. The adventure is not just for readers, though. It’s also for writers. While planning your fall schedule, sign up for a journalism class and see what all the excitement…