Culture
Why Did the Lights Go Out in Texas?
Article by Ethan Gray
At the turn of the century, Texas deregulated its electrical grid and privatized the market. Deregulation comes with benefits in most industries, typically around cost, as competitive markets fight to lower prices in the interest of acquiring more consumers. This holds true in Texas, where energy bills have been far lower than the national average. However, is deregulating an industry that consumers rely on as a fundamental utility in their lives a prudent decision?
The Myth of ‘British Values’
Article by Ben Dzialdowski
Britishness is hard to define. To many around the world, there are myriad interpretations of British culture and the values it embodies. With Boris Johnson saying “We are proud of our history and traditions” and calling to protect Britain’s culture, it begs the question: what are these supposed ‘core values’, and do they truly reflect Britain’s past and present?
What Next for US Democracy?
Article by Ethan Gray
It is difficult to sum up how deplorable Wednesday's actions were at the capitol. I would sincerely hope elected officials in the GOP can now grasp the repercussions we face from their fanning of conspiratorial claims. Elected officials that people trust indulged a false, destructive narrative in the pursuit of short-term electoral payoffs and did so at the expense of peace, liberty, and democracy. Make no mistake, the crescendo of events that led to Wednesday's riot was entirely preventable.
We Can’t Disregard Music at the Time We Need It Most
Feature by Kaya Purchase
But when the world is in a crisis, or recovering from such, music is a necessity, not a luxury. Listeners need it for inspiration and comfort. Musicians need something through which to vent their frustration and grief. The world needs an art form that will reflect those areas of society that the news won’t represent authentically.
Rethinking the Science of Addiction
Article by Joe Strange
Drug discussion’s current residence in the realm of Addiction Science is fundamentally problematic. It champions the idea that the main reason for drug consumption is due to a pathological addiction on the part of the user. This is untrue.
Speaking with a Victim of Human Trafficking
Written by Jasmine Laws
“I wanted to feel a sense of belonging, a sense of love, a sense of family. But instead, I lost my virginity to rape at 14. They are able to control you because you are young.”