Sexual identity measures diversity

Carr argues that listing sexual orientation during the college admission process can lead to opportunities for GLBT students. In an attempt to guarantee services are provided for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, the Academic Senate of the University of California initiated a proposal to ask incoming freshmen to identify their sexual orientation during the [...]

Access to birth control methods spark controversy

In light of the opposition against a vending maching that dispenses emergency contraceptives, Carr argues that the discussion should be more focused on effective sex education. Lately there’s been a lot of heat surrounding different methods of birth control for women. Whether it’s due to politics, religious beliefs or conflicting morals, people want to voice [...]

Valentine’s Day should encompass all love

In light of Valentine’s Day, Carr urges all to keep in mind that the GLBT community is still fighitng for equality to express their love. Every year when Valentine’s Day rolls around, I immediately think of a few things. Of course there’s the stuffed animals, the over-priced flowers and the stress of deciding where to [...]

In the world of academia, a major isn’t useless

While some  publications may list a college major as useless, Carr argues that these lists should be irrelevant to a student’s choice of major. For some reason, people like to create lists. Whether it is the Top 10 celebrities of the year, the 50 worst foods to eat or the Top 20 most worthless majors, [...]

Challenging the stereotypes against obesity

In response to a “fat joke” made by a doctor, Cary Carr argues that  it is never OK to  joke  about America’s serious obesity epidemic. Approximately one-third of U.S. adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Moreover, our country’s prevalent weight problem has now surpassed smoking as the leading cause [...]

Internships fail to offer equal opportunity

With internship experience graduates are more likely to land a job. But at times, students are exploited and some aren’t able to take advantage of the opportunity because of financial responsibilities. Getting a bachelor’s degree doesn’t hold as much weight as it used to with both the dismal job market and the economy looking grim, [...]

Adults trade treats for tricks on Halloween

Halloween celebrations have changed for students since they were children, from dressing up and trick-or-treating, to exhibiting high-risk behaviors. Courtney Fox, a speech language and hearing sciences major, said she used to dress up as a Disney princess on Halloween and hit the streets trick-or-treating in her suburban neighborhood. But now that she’s in college, [...]

Advocating community support

My best friends are not only strong, unique and intelligent, but also are dependable through everything. They have helped me through my weakest moments and reminded me that my future is bright. They never once judged me for my mistakes, flaws or sensitivity, but instead believed in me when no one else did. On top [...]

Carrying does more harm than good

While carrying guns for self-defense  may make one feel safe, it is also important to consider the responsibility that comes with carrying a lethal weapon. The TU alerts and headlines reporting shootings off-campus have become all too familiar since I enrolled at Temple, but when I heard that a student shot back in retaliation, I [...]

Gay marriage at a standstill in Pennsylvania

As states in the Northeast legalize gay marriage, Pennsylvania remains stagnate in the push for equality  among the GLBT community. As many states in the Northeast, most recently New York, take the final step in legalizing gay marriage, it seems Pennsylvania is lagging behind in the tremendously overdue fight for equal rights in the GLBT [...]

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