patriotism

How The Left Can Reclaim Patriotism

Robert Crohan/Staff Writer Over the weekend, I watched CNN’s report on protests outside President Trump’s South Dakota rally. Advocates for Native American rights, indigenous groups, and Black Lives Matter supporters came out in droves to counter Trump’s nativism. However, one sight in particular caught my eye: the flag vandalized and hung upside down. Compare that […]

Holidays should not be trivialized on social media

Gabriella Pinos/ Staff Writer Freedom, service, honor, remembrance – all of these describe the significance Veterans Day has in our country. That, and the plethora of patriotic posts and advertisements plastered on social media. Veterans Day is meant to honor all the men and women who served our country, as well as honor the end […]

A day independent: Students should consider what they celebrate

From Holi to Hanukkah, Eid al Fitr to Easter, the purpose of most festivities is to appreciate something in the company of those one appreciates – no matter what, this fact should not be forgotten, or else there is little point in holidays at all.
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