Opinions Archives - Page 12 of 84

Indigenous Peoples’ Day should be observed by the district

Maida Suta, Reporter | October 10, 2021

The Foothill-De Anza district should observe and commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and honor the legacy of the Indigenous people in the United States. Indigenous Peoples’ Day has been observed...

COVID-19 vaccine mandates are the only way out of the pandemic

Jacqueline Liu, Reporter | October 3, 2021

As people object to the ever-increasing waves of strict COVID-19 mandates, Americans must understand that these regulations are more needed now than ever to ensure safety for everyone. President Biden...

#BallGate and the toxicity of stan culture

Maida Suta, Reporter | September 29, 2021

With the rise of social media fostering a safe place for people to come together over their joined interests, it has also propagated stan culture, the intensely toxic and ugly amalgamation of unhealthy...

Sporting events need to crack down on bigotry

Lianna Vaughan, Reporter | June 16, 2021

To stop bigotry in sports events, attendees should be required to sign waivers and face severe consequences when they do not comply.

Stop gentrifying San Jose: the flea market must stay

Maida Suta, Reporter | June 16, 2021

The San Jose Flea Market is in danger due to a city development plan, but this plan should be rejected to combat gentrification and protect low-income families of color.

A’s should stay in Oakland, but city should deny team’s vanity project

Kevin Nguyen, Reporter | May 30, 2021

As much as it annoys fans, the City of Oakland shouldn’t fold to the latest pressure from the Oakland A’s and Major League Baseball.

Police officers have no right to march in Pride

Maida Suta, Reporter | May 30, 2021

The New York City Pride parade were right to ban police officers from marching in the event, as it helps create a safe space against an oppressive institution.

Drought declaration ushers in a potentially disastrous summer

Maida Suta, Reporter | May 26, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a drought emergency for much of California and Californians must take precautions to avoid a wildfire-filled summer. If you grew up in California, you’re probably not...

‘Stopping AAPI Hate’ can’t just be about locking people up

Kevin Nguyen, Reporter | May 26, 2021

We need to stop violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, but we cannot stop it by locking away perpetrators. As headlines and viral videos of anti-Asian hate appear onto our...

Google vs. San Jose Sharks: tech should not always take precedence

Kat Pursell, Reporter | May 16, 2021

Google’s deal with the City of San Jose to build a new campus should not go through because it will make rent skyrocket and displace low-income workers, not only because it will hinder the San Jose Sharks’ parking plans.