Category: Opinions

Posted on: November 10, 2021 Posted by: Glacier Staff Comments: 0

Is pent-up pandemic rage to blame for Travis Scott Astroworld tragedy?

Photo by Erika Goldring/WireImage Rage and aggression have always fueled the flame that is a Travis Scott concert. Scott is known for his high-energy shows and is regarded as one of the best performers of this generation. People look forward to his concerts as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but nobody could have predicted the catastrophe that happened last weekend at Scott’s Astroworld Festival. On second thought, maybe we could have. What…

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Posted on: November 9, 2021 Posted by: Glacier Staff Comments: 0

When does too much positivity become toxic?

The COVID 19 pandemic has created a surge in “toxic positivity,” which Medical News Today defines as “an obsession with positive thinking. It is the belief that people should put a positive spin on all experiences, even those that are profoundly tragic.” This way of thinking is incredibly harmful to all age groups, but it is especially hard on college students. We have a lot of expectations on us, and…

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Posted on: September 5, 2021 Posted by: Glacier Staff Comments: 0

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…

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