The presidential debate was nothing short of painful. Initially, I was intrigued to see the outcome of the debate due to its new format. However, I quickly lost sight of the format and developed deep concern regarding the future of our country.  The moderators posed topical questions on a range of topics including foreign policy, climate change, immigration, the economy and abortion. These questions had the potential to grab the attention of Gen Z who had little prior intention of voting in this year’s election. However, the reports show the debate only amplified existing hopelessness. Biden appears to have lost…

I decided to do a closet update recently. I went to a plethora of stores, looked at many prices and examined the material quality of a multitude of items. Eventually, I returned home with what I thought was a good haul. I was proud of myself up until a few days ago. I stumbled across the realities of textile waste not just in the U.S., but globally. It made me reevaluate my clothing-buying habits and the system that I had bought into. Fast Fashion is clothing that is hastily produced to replicate industry trends. The clothing is cheaply made and…

It’s not an overstatement to call overfishing a prominent issue. Though are we doing enough to address it? On May 23rd, the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission informed the public of the recreational flounder season’s cancellation. While North Carolina’s coast provides a perfect habitat for flounders, their popularity has led to overfishing. Overfishing occurs when the number of fish harvested exceeds the number renewed. Without oversight, overfishing’s effects are potentially disastrous. If left unchecked, overfishing can deplete the stock, damaging their ecosystem. The removal of a species impacts the natural order of prey and predators. This damages biodiversity and climate stability…

Cybercrime is a pressing issue. Stolen information results in money loss, identity theft and sensitive material compromisation on both the personal and governmental levels. Cybercrime is using information communication technology (ICT) to unlawfully access sites, networks or technology. Cybersecurity is an expanding field projected to grow 32% from 2022 to 2032 in the United States. Society has become hyper-aware of its susceptibility to cyber-attacks. At the same time, it’s impossible to claim cybercrime awareness as new. It surfaced as a recognized problem in the early 2000s when “Mafiaboy,” a 15-year-old hacker named Michael, attacked big-name commercial websites. Sites globally were…

Nuclear energy is rapidly becoming the future of energy—and it’s time to be excited. For years, there has been a hesitance within the United States and other countries to fully embrace nuclear energy sources. Until recently, the use of nuclear energy as a power source was on the decline. So why haven’t we been moving forward with nuclear energy? The main concerns involve storing radioactive waste created during the process. Countries also cite cost concerns and apprehensions about environmental impact should core meltdowns, which can result in explosions and massive amounts of radiation, occur. Two notable incidents globally highlighted the…