special issue Archives – The Statesman

How neocolonialism is killing our planet

#OPINION Corporations and governments across the world are pushing the Earth deeper into the global climate crisis, and immediate action must be made to combat this.

Scientists experiment with climate intervention to delay the effects of global warming

Maria Lynders2021 Faculty News Special Issues STEMApril 22, 2021

As the consequences of global warming are becoming more dire, scientists are considering whether — in addition to reducing and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions — to use geoengineering to mitigate the effects of global warming.

Environmental racism – the deliberate poisoning of BIPOC

Amaya McDonald2021 Special IssuesApril 19, 2021

While pollution and other environmental issues affect people of all races, low-income communities where people of color are the majority are more heavily affected.

The Statesman Weekly Wrap-Up Ep. 24: Sex and Relationships

Juliana SlocumMultimedia Podcasts Sex and Relationships 2021March 25, 2021March 29, 2021

For the Sex and Relationships special issue, editors report on the body positivity movement, student’s experiences with eating disorders and diet culture, legislation for the welfare of the LGBTQ community in the military and the journey to self-love.

Self-acceptance is required for successful relationships

Fanni FranklOp-eds Opinions Sex and Relationships 2021 Special IssuesMarch 21, 2021March 27, 2021

#OPINION: In a society that relies on human connection and relationships, it is vital for people to create deep bonds with one another. Unfortunately, many cannot develop healthy relationships due to childhood traumas that affect their self-esteem.

What can still be done to equally represent the LGBTQ community in the military

Benjamin Joffe2021 Op-eds Opinions Sex and Relationships 2021 Special IssuesMarch 21, 2021March 27, 2021

#OPINION: Whether it be to prevent equal representation in the workplace or to block adoption and marriage rights, hateful legislation passed on all levels of government demonizes and diminishes LGBTQ people.

Self-Image during the COVID-19 pandemic: The good, the bad and the fads

Melanie NavarroOpinions Sex and Relationships 2021 Special IssuesMarch 21, 2021March 28, 2021

In the beginning weeks of lockdown, around March of last year, home-made whipped coffee recipes, rising TikTok stars and YouTube videos on-at-home ab workouts dominated social media.

Staff stories: What it means to “self love”

Steven Keehner, Cindy Mizaku, Sam Lauria & Fanni Frankl2021 Op-eds Opinions Sex and Relationships 2021 Special IssuesMarch 21, 2021March 26, 2021

#OPINION: For a long time, I thought that self-love was something you “uncovered” and that it would always be there. I’m finding that — like so many other aspects of adulthood — it’s not as simple as that.

You. Yes, you.

Catalina Benavides2021 Arts Letters Op-eds Opinions Sex and Relationships 2021 Special IssuesMarch 21, 2021March 22, 2021

#OPINION: Catalina Benavides is a first-semester graduate student in the Master of Arts in Teaching English program. Benavides wrote a love letter to herself in the form of a poem.

The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 21: Spring Sports Preview

Juliana Slocum, Timothy Giorlando & Justin BurnsPodcasts Special Issues Spring Sports Preview 2021March 6, 2021March 7, 2021

The podcast team interviews Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron and student athletes in this podcast from The Statesman’s Spring Sports Preview.