by Izaak Garcia As more nations look to space, a potentially disastrous mistake with a Chinese rocket is a reminder of the challenges ahead. Recently, part of a Chinese rocket became one of the largest pieces of space debris to make an uncontrolled reentry into Earth’s atmosphere. It captured the world’s attention—and while no one …
by Neve Kelley “Period Poverty” is a real issue—and there are practical ways for communities to address it. It is no secret that adequate tampons, pads, and other products used to manage menstruation are costly. The average woman spends 2,250 days of her life menstruating and thus may spend thousands of dollars on related products …
by Kratika Tandon While wealthy countries like the United States continue to have vaccine access, others do not—and we need to do our part to remedy the situation. Readers will recall the discussion from the May issue of Giving Voice about the unequal distribution of COVID-19 vaccines on a global level—since then, the situation seems …
by Trent Miles Rather than acknowledging that students are still suffering from a year of turmoil, this year’s Advance Placement tests are “business as usual.” Advanced Placement tests are exams administered by the College Board in the United States and are taken by students each May. The exams represent the climax of a year’s worth …
by Anjali Yedavalli In a year with so many disappointments, there were also moments when sincere gratitude flowed. As a member of the Class of 2021, I feel we bring an interesting perspective to the discussion about the effects of COVID-19. Both starting and ending senior year in this pandemic was far from pleasant. This …
by Kianna Goss Black women often do not feel comfortable at Predominantly White Institutions—but there are solutions to the problem. After attending a diverse elementary and high school back home in Chicago, attending Bradley University—a predominantly white institution (PWI)—was a shift. The concept of feeling like I “belonged” was a little challenging. If you are …
by Elizabeth Setti Men should be encouraged to seek out help for mental health issues. The body positivity movement traditionally has been geared towards women because of continuous societal expectations. However, cisgender heterosexual males also suffer from eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and a lack of confidence in general because of male body standards. People who …
by Adeline Ferolo With towering stained glass windows and a storied past, the Scottish Rite Theatre is set to open soon—here’s a sneak peek. Overview: The Scottish Rite Theatre is located on 400 NE Perry Avenue in Peoria, IL, nestled between I-74, OSF hospital, and Obed & Isaac’s Restaurant and Brewery. Its prime location was …
