Opinion

Where to donate in the midst of Covid-19

Carlie Pracht Managing Editor The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many obvious issues beyond the concern of health. Among these issues is employment.  According to NBC News, over 16 million people in the United States have filed for unemployment, with every state being affected.  During these devastating economic times, it is important to band together and… Continue reading Where to donate in the midst of Covid-19

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To ban or not to ban: local governments should decide what happens to single-use plastics 

Madalynn Wilson Lantern Staff In response to a task force created by the Wichita City Council, Kansas lawmakers have composed a bill that would prohibit cities from banning or imposing taxes on single-use plastic bags, take-out containers or plastic straws over the next five years. The House’s Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development have… Continue reading To ban or not to ban: local governments should decide what happens to single-use plastics 

Opinion

Many general education courses are unnecessary for college students

Tori Wilson Lantern Staff College students are bombarded with general education courses that do not pertain to their majors, and they are required to spend money in order to take these courses. General education courses could be more specialized in order to better prepare students for their future careers.    In just about any career, it’s… Continue reading Many general education courses are unnecessary for college students

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Sanders fights to bring free tuition to United States

Tori Wilson Lantern Staff In recent years, the idea of free college tuition has been circulating. Subsequently, some 2020 presidential candidates have been quite outspoken on the issue. Bernie Sanders is very passionate about the idea, using the slogan “Free College for All.” According to Edvisors.com, there are two dozen countries that offer students free… Continue reading Sanders fights to bring free tuition to United States

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Fast fashion poses harm: Secondhand shopping offers better alternative

Madalynn Wilson Lantern Staff Trends in the fashion world continue to change at a rapid pace and fast-fashion retailers continue to make cheap, throw-away clothing to keep up, no matter the cost to their workers and the environment. Forever 21, H&M and Zara are a few examples of huge fast-fashion retailers that fit this description.… Continue reading Fast fashion poses harm: Secondhand shopping offers better alternative

Opinion

Kansas House protects women’s abortion rights

Tori Wilson Lantern Staff Recently an amendment to the Kansas Constitution has passed the Kansas Senate that would allow Kansas lawmakers to make laws that could restrict abortion. The amendment luckily was four votes shy of passing the Kansas House of Representatives. Personally, I was against this amendment being passed. A woman should be the… Continue reading Kansas House protects women’s abortion rights