Author: Sofia Cabrera Barroso

Sofia is a moderate to conservative-leaning writer, often writing about political ideologies and opining on recent political developments.

As the Winter Olympics come to a close, there has been much discussion about Alysa Liu, who won two Olympic gold medals in women’s singles skating and contributed to the overall team gold. However, with all this recognition, questions about Liu’s personal life have arisen. A particularly contentious topic has been Liu’s sexuality, with some speculating that she is a lesbian. Why is this the focus of attention? Liu delivered an incredible performance and brought a significant victory to the U.S. team, yet many choose to examine her sexuality instead. Sexuality is a personal matter and does not define the…

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In President Trump’s last election, the Latino vote played a crucial role in bolstering his victory. Many Latinos and Hispanic individuals supported Trump, appreciating his policies and his intention to return America to its traditional values after Biden’s presidency. However, the significant issues involving ICE, economic imbalance, and foreign policies have led to a decline in Latino support for Trump. While the liberation of Venezuela initially boosted his approval among this demographic, the actions of ICE have severely diminished that support. What steps must the Trump administration take to restore the faith of the Latino community in him?

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There is no denying that AI has become a significant part of our society over the past ~three years. From students to healthcare professionals to financial investors, it is evident that AI has infiltrated every corner of our lives, and it seems poised to stay. The question I raise is this: What will happen to our writers? In a society that is increasingly moving toward minimizing writing as a career, what will become of those who rely on it for their income? What about those who consider writing an integral part of their identity? If this trend continues unchecked and…

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Communism is a term that, over the past 15 years, has become a predominant part of Gen Z’s political views. The term communism itself is a subject of debate.  Merriam-Webster offers various, rather contradictory definitions for the same word. One says that communism is a totalitarian system of government in which the state controls all the means of production. Another states that goods are owned in common and available to all as needed.  Do these not contradict each other? The state owning everything and choosing how it is divided, versus the people deciding? Unfortunately, this is not the reality of…

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