Opinion: The burdens of college life can impact student success
For some young adults, college is a time to navigate various barriers and responsibilities. Higher education requires time, money and
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The Tacoma Ledger
A Student News Magazine for UW Tacoma
Author: Alyssa Tatro
Opinion: The criminalization of youth is harming our nation’s future
A recent incident in Florida involved the arrest of an 11-year-old student following claims of ‘disruption’ within the classroom. However,
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Opinion: Beware of unreliable news sources
In this day and age, we have unlimited access to information right at our fingertips. With seemingly infinite amounts of
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Our world needs more youth leadership
In a world where we see our leaders becoming increasingly divisive and misleading, the stage for youth leadership has been
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Trump’s trans military ban is destructive to America
Back in July 2017, President Donald Trump announced via twitter his plan to create a new policy that would ban
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Opinion: Gillette’s commercial on ‘toxic masculinity’ tackles issues we should all want resolved
The release of Gillette’s commercial centered on “toxic masculinity” was followed by both praise and criticism. While some people saw
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Opinion: Are we comfortable with women in positions of power?
The representation of women in leadership roles has significantly increased in recent years, along with recognition for the importance of
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Opinion: Allegations against R. Kelly continue discussion of sexual abuse
For the past 25 years, R&B singer R. Kelly has faced countless sexual assault and abuse allegations without consequence. But
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Opinion: We must respect the lessons of history
History isn’t just a bunch of dates and old dead people — it’s the story of us. History tells the
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Opinion: How to deal with the winter quarter blues
Now that the holiday break is over and the jolly cheer has subsided, winter quarter is a looming force for
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