Yours Truly, Ally

It is commonly asserted that men have it easy, but is that really the case? I would say no. I am a 21-year-old biracial female on a predominantly white campus. The reason I have to say this is because otherwise, people would try to dismiss my arguments on the basis of my race and sex. There are approximately 6% of individuals who identify as two or more races, while approximately 79% of individuals identify as white. There is a greater population of females as compared to males. According to U.S. News, High Point University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,545, with a gender distribution of 43% male students and 57% female students.  As a female who is supposedly supposed to feel like a so-called “minority,” I have never felt an unequal balance with males. I have always been told to work hard for what I want in life, and that through perseverance and determination, one can achieve his or her dreams. I’m sorry, but if you are going to major in music education or ...

This FoxNews article , written by Justin Haskins, speaks on how socialism is a cause of poverty—not the cure to it. Haskins also speaks about Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Throughout the article, the theme is clear: socialism is bad and isn’t the way to end poverty in America. The opening sentence begins as follows: “Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders and his fellow socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez say the only way to end poverty in America is to destroy the economic system that made the U.S. the most powerful and prosperous country on Earth and the land of opportunity.” There is also ample research evidence about why Haskins believes socialism is not beneficial for the well-being of the United States. As Haskins mentions, “One of the keys to tackling poverty is improving education. Study shows that young people who receive a high-quality education are far more likely to rise out o...

Let’s talk about a controversial issue that has many differing interpretations: The Second Amendment, or otherwise known as the right to bear arms. The Second Amendment was not only written so he or she can act in self-defense but also to protect oneself from a tyrannical government. But, as many know, the Second Amendment has been under very intense scrutiny, particularly because of recent mass shootings over the past few years. I would contend that this is one of the most important rights we have as an American citizen. Without the Second Amendment, law-abiding citizens are unable to act in self-defense. As the Bill of Rights directly states, “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” While the Second Amendment is meant for law-abiding citizens to protect oneself or from a tyrannical government, it has been a debate whether or not those rights should b...

In a FoxNews article , Allie Beth Stuckey writes about perhaps one of the most socially controversial issues: abortion. Stuckey is an American podcast host, blogger, author and conservative Christian commentator who works for Blaze TV. Stuckey’s theme and angle are clear. As the title of the article states, “Abortion is child murder, not health care.” Additionally, a main part of the article spoke about the 46 th March for Life and how President Donald Trump was the first president in history to attend the event. Allie Beth Stuckey is an American podcast host, blogger, author and conservative Christian commentator who works for Blaze TV. She has also appeared on Fox & Friends Additionally, Stuckey’s stance on abortion remains clear, as she uses credible human sources from both political spectrums. One particular quote she uses is from Trump: “We are here…to defend every child, born and unborn, to fulfill their God-given potential.” Stuckey used the t...