Opinion: The #MeToo movement needs more men to come forward
For the sake of enabling men to open up about being victims of abuse, as well as for the strengthening
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ILLUSTRATION BY BRUNO MARQUEZ
The Tacoma Ledger
A Student News Magazine for UW Tacoma
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Opinion: School walkouts over gun control are good — for students
The recent March for our Lives protests highlighting the rise of school shootings — and the inaction that follows them
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ILLUSTRATION BY BRUNO MARQUEZ
Opinion: Cities need “safe spaces” to consume cannabis
Marijuana consumption has been a hot topic for years. The controversy that follows has led to Washington’s passing of the
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COURTESY OF ERIC NORRIS
Opinion: Why talking about addiction matters
Opioid addiction is a disease that has caught the nation’s attention. From well-off suburbs in major cities to homeless encampments,
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ILLUSTRATION BY BRUNO MARQUEZ
Opinion: Medieval attitudes are back in today’s politics
Both Easter and Passover — two major spring holidays in America— use blood in their symbolism. For Christians, it’s blood
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ILLUSTRATION BY BRUNO MARQUEZ
Opinion: Hookup culture is ruining traditional dating
Over spring break, I spent my down time watching a lot of Buzzfeed videos. Within the hours I spent watching
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Opinion: Smartphones are getting smarter, people not so much
Imagine going to McDonald’s every single day. Think about what would happen to your body if you ate a hamburger,
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COURTESY OF RICK SCUTERI
Opinion: Student athletes should not be paid to play
There is a fine line between amateur and professional sports. Professional players work their way through school in order to
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ILLUSTRATION BY BRUNO MARQUEZ
Opinion: Comedians aren’t journalists — they’re entertainers
Television personalities are still using comedic platforms to both disseminate information and discuss complex political issues. Jon Stewart — during
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COURTESY OF PICTURES OF MONEY
Opinion: Student discounts are a must
Any form of recreation while in college such as simply going out to eat or going to the movies always
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