At some point, wealth stops being about comfort and starts being about power. Billionaires today have more money than they could ever possibly need. They’re not accumulating wealth to survive, they’re doing it to climb invisible ladders of status, to be known as the richest person on Earth or to fund flashy projects like private space tourism. But while a handful of people chase ego-driven legacies, millions of Americans are struggling to afford rent, pay medical bills and put food on the table. There are much bigger problems than not being called the richest person in the world. Society doesn’t have to be this way. Rich people should be taxed far more than they currently are. Continue reading Our view: The rich have more than enough – they do not need tax breaks

We can’t believe everything we see online. If it’s not edited, it’s filtered. There are posing techniques, strategic angles, lighting tricks and now, even AI that hide human flaws and create illusions of perfection on social media. Thankfully, more people are starting to reveal these tricks, breaking down unrealistic expectations and helping others feel less alone in their insecurities. Continue reading Our view: This is a call for more uplifting and less teardown

Nothing gets your blood pumping like trying to cross the Hermann Hall roundabout while a car flies by you at 40 miles per hour. It should go without saying that speeding is unnecessary and illegal. Unfortunately, for some, it still needs to be said. Maybe it’s the thrill, maybe it’s the adrenaline — but whatever the reason, some students treat campus roads like personal racetracks. Continue reading Our view: Berry students need to check their need for speed

A growing number of videos and pictures circulating on social media show Tesla vehicles being set on fire, Cybertrucks being spray-painted and other forms of vandalism targeting Elon Musk’s company. These actions have been in response to Musk’s controversial, unelected role in the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). President Donald Trump’s response to Tesla vandalism reveals serious issues with his priorities. Continue reading Our view: Classifying vandalism as domestic terrorism is outrageous

Book banning is not just an educational issue — it is an attack on free thought and the fundamental rights granted by the First Amendment. While censorship has existed for centuries, the recent surge in book bans is a blatant attempt to suppress diverse voices and uncomfortable truths. Since the start of the 2020s, challenges to books have skyrocketed, with PEN America, a nonprofit that champions the freedom to write, documenting over 10,000 book bans from July 2021 to December 2023. Continue reading Our view: Book banning is a threat to an educated society

It is said that Berry College is one of the most beautiful campuses to exist. Among students, it is also well known that Morgan, Deerfield, Centennial and Thomas Berry are the nicer residence halls. While Morgan and Deerfield may not have their own bathrooms, their buildings are newer and show very little wear. Additionally, they have large kitchens that can accommodate many students. Centennial and Thomas Berry rooms have their own bathrooms and kitchens. Continue reading Our view: First year residence halls desperately need an update

Abortions save lives. Women facing life-threatening conditions, such as severe hemorrhaging, need access to abortion care to survive. Yet lawmakers are trying to strip away this fundamental right, placing women in danger. Continue reading Our view: The government should not criminalize reproductive rights

On Jan. 20, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Programs and Preferencing.” This order mandates the cancellation of “discriminatory programs, including illegal DEI and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility mandates, policies, programs, preferences and activities in the federal government,” according to CBS News. Continue reading Our view: Diversity observations should continue to be recognized

The TikTok ban controversy gained momentum late in Joe Biden’s administration when he signed legislation requiring ByteDance — TikTok’s parent company — to either sell the app to a U.S. buyer or shut down its U.S. operations entirely. Supporters of the ban argue that “TikTok’s ties to China pose a national security threat,” according to CBS News. But let’s be real — this is not just about security. It is about control. The government is using national security as a convenient excuse to regulate what platforms Americans can and cannot use. Continue reading Our view: A TikTok ban means limiting the First Amendment