Opinion

When the time is ripe

When the time is ripe

October 10, 2014 at 8:59 am 0 comments

At what point is it okay to introduce a boyfriend or girlfriend to your parents? To many people the answer to this question is rather easy. However, the appropriate time and age is different in every culture. In The Gambia, like in many African countries, the only time it isRead More

They voted against independence?

They voted against independence?

October 10, 2014 at 8:58 am 0 comments

Many of you have probably already heard about how Scotland had the opportunity to vote “yay” or “nay” on becoming a country independent from the U.K. On September 18,  55.3 percent of the voters voted against independence. About 4.3 million people voted, (all members of the EU living in ScotlandRead More

Why is feminism a bad word?

Why is feminism a bad word?

October 10, 2014 at 8:56 am 0 comments

I recently watched Emma Watson’s speech at the UN for the “HeForShe” movement. “HeForShe” is a movement for gender equality, not only for women, but for men as well. Watson’s speech was very compelling, and it really hit home in the most powerful of ways. In the beginning of herRead More

My summer home in The Gambia after a semester in the states

My summer home in The Gambia after a semester in the states

September 26, 2014 at 9:32 am 0 comments

One thing I have realized during the course of the summer break is that summers are more valued the U.S. than in my country The Gambia, West Africa. Summer in the states means a lot of things, which includes adventure, fun, letting lose, relaxing, trying out new things, work, andRead More

A simpler time

A simpler time

September 26, 2014 at 9:26 am 0 comments

So there is a new iPhone coming out soon, and it will probably be slightly better than the last model and cost a fortune. Still, that will not slow down hordes of people from rushing to the store and throwing down their money. All in an effort to stay currentRead More

Ask Courtney

Ask Courtney

May 2, 2014 at 10:21 am 0 comments

              Dear Courtney,   What should I do about my boyfriend of 6 years? He got me and another woman pregnant three years ago and then decided to marry me, and we’ll be getting married in less than a year. He is also nowRead More

Back and Forth: The Bible has two sides to homosexuality

Back and Forth: The Bible has two sides to homosexuality

May 2, 2014 at 10:10 am 0 comments

Today all you hear about is same-sex marriage, and how it will affect lives. Unless you live amongst the Westboro Baptist Church, most of the people whom the law affects are our friends, family, and neighbors. When was the last time these people ever did anything that you automatically assumedRead More

Payne's Pain: Professors should create their own lessons

Payne’s Pain: Professors should create their own lessons

May 2, 2014 at 10:04 am 0 comments

How hard do the professors at DMACC work? That is a question I unfortunately find myself asking many days when I come to class. With the innovation of Blackboard and online quizzes, professors can now just put up assignments online and have them automatically graded. It amazes me even moreRead More