Opinions

When I transferred to Plattsburgh in fall 2021, I kept my expectations minimal. I wasn’t cynical, but methodical after the stresses of changing colleges. My plan was to compile a solid resume, get my degree and find a job...

By Alexa Dumas “We Americans are interested only in the consumption of our products. We have no interest in how they are produced, or what happens to them once we discard them, once we throw them away.” In the near-future, the...

By Bryn Fawn Bodily autonomy has been an ever-growing concern for American citizens. The discussion heavily revolves around access to abortion, birth control and reproductive healthcare. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of Texas suspended the approval of Mifepristone, a pill used...

By Bryn Fawn Family is there to support you in all your endeavors and love you unconditionally. Your parents nurture you and watch you grow into your own self. Some parents may go to extreme lengths to flex their authority.  Yaser...

Transgender individuals have existed in society since the dawn of humanity. They walk among us, and are no different from anyone else. In recent years, younger generations have seized the freedom to express their true selves. Unfortunately, this trend...

By Bryn Fawn Albert Fish is infamous in the true crime landscape. He checks all the boxes of an interesting and devastating case: kinks, mutilation and the involvement of children. Any true crime fanatic will instantly recognize his name in...

By Alexa Dumas “It’s one thing to dream it…and another thing to actually build it.” Middle school often helps shape adolescents and who they are. Drama club is the only activity that gets Callie through one of the most awkward times...

By Bryn Fawn In a society permeated in violence, from mass shootings to instances of abuse, how often could a victim be right beside you? All students were emailed several times to take the SUNY Sexual Violence Prevalence Campus Climate Survey....

Cardinal Points previously discussed the lawsuit between Fox News and Dominion, a company that created software used for the presidential election, where the former was accused of defamation. Fox News has since settled out of court, paying $787.5 million...

By Bryn Fawn Hospitals are often the last line of defense against a trip to the pearly gates. Nurses and doctors are entrusted with our wellbeing to give us a rapid recovery. Yet, one nurse decided to kill instead of...