By Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer
Recently in California, a 15-year-old autistic boy was shot and killed by police. Police responded to a call about the boy, and when they arrived the boy charged them with a gardening tool. The officer did not attempt to use any other technique to destress the situation, and instead shot and killed the boy. Incidents like this are not scarce and they are exactly why officers need to be trained on neurotypical behavior, mental illness, and disabilities. Our officers also need to be taught not to reach for their guns unless absolutely necessary. Despite years of discussion, we still see police killing innocent people instead of using other techniques to better the situation. As in this case, a 15-year-old boy should not have lost his life, but who should’ve been cared for and potentially brought to the ground if deemed dangerous.
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Colorado State Legislature has introduced a bill that aims to protect sexual assault survivors when it comes to what can be presented as evidence during criminal hearings. This would eliminate the victim having a previous relationship with the accused as being legitimate evidence. A big part of this bill is to end victim blaming from entering the system. Victim blaming happens when the victim of a crime is blamed for the crime happening. This regularly occurs in sexual violence cases.
Read MoreBy Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer
Please continue to take action by pressuring our elected officials to call for a ceasefire, keep supporting Palestine in any way, and keep speaking about the horrors occurring there. The information below is only a snapshot of what is going on. Palestine needs our support!
Read MoreBy Paige Robinson, Staff Photographer
During the Civil Rights Movement, many members of the Black community fought for equal rights and justice. This included all ages, genders, and backgrounds. In Americus, Georgia, there was a youth group called the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) who led peaceful protests. In July 1963, the SNCC hosted a protest near the Martin Theater, with more than 200 people involved. Police quickly shut down the protest, but the story does not stop there.
Read MoreBy: Sarah Gomez, staff writer
College students are often described to either be party animals that go out every weekend, or students that are just trapped studying in their room. This then begs the question, could someone study and do well in school while also managing to make time for socializing? In addition to this, it may feel hard to get the college experience when you’re constantly in your room trying to pass a class. However, it is possible to find a balance between studying and getting schoolwork done, and socializing and spending time with your friends.
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