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The stereotypes we face

The stereotypes we face

April 20, 2016

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The ‘homosexual”

Michaela Dinman, Managing Editor, Webmaster, OpEd Editor April 20, 2016

Society has taken action against the unfair treatment of women in the workplace, but every coin has a flip side. Men in female-dominated field face similar hardships. Stereotypes and emotional attack can...

The “secretary”

Michaela Dinman, Managing Editor, Webmaster, OpEd Editor April 20, 2016

According to a report from the U.S. Department of Commerce, less than 25% of the positions in STEM fields are held by women. As much as we loathe to admit it, women sometimes find it more difficult to...

Why we shouldnt worry about the gender gap

Why we shouldn’t worry about the gender gap

Michaela Dinman, Managing Editor, Webmaster, OpEd Editor April 20, 2016

It’s common knowledge that science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are routinely male-dominated areas. The number of initiatives meant to change this have skyrocketed in the past...

Why the wage gap is actually a huge deal

Why the wage gap is actually a huge deal

Michaela Dinman, Managing Editor, Webmaster, OpEd Editor April 20, 2016

Women began to enter the mainstream workforce in the 20th century and entered into jobs that men didn’t want. They were ushered into what are now described as “pink-collar jobs,” that is, jobs that...

Sexism in the workplace and why its important

Sexism in the workplace and why it’s important

Michaela Dinman, Managing Editor, Webmaster, OpEd Editor April 20, 2016

The workplace introduces new challenges on a regular basis. New projects must be created and submitted, proposals must be thought through, emails are sent out, meetings try to captivate sleeping employees…...

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The Hunt for the Silent Majority

Evan Sutton, Staff Writer April 8, 2016

Donald Trump and his supporters stand by signs that say “The silent majority stands with Trump”. “The silent majority” is defined as an unspecific large group of people in a country that do not...

Quit too soon?

Quit too soon?

Curtis Newton, Staff Writer April 1, 2016

Ted Cruz and Donald Trump have made many headlines after their victories throughout the primaries and caucuses. As the election progresses, it seems more and more likely that one of the two will take the...

What makes a good teacher?

What makes a good teacher?

Stephanie Buchanan, Staff Writer March 17, 2016

Students spend about seven hours a day at school and the majority of their time is spent learning. Throughout high school, you will encounter many different teachers from year to year -- you may  get...

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