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Joseph Rivas

Joseph Rivas, Columnist

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An Opinion on Abortion

Currently, abortion is a debate of high importance in the United States, however, the debate itself raises a question: who should be making the decision about this issue of seminal concern?
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
May 7, 2016

Arab Youth Survey

Despite prevalent beliefs, the assumption that numerous Middle Easterners are radical has been proven incorrect in a recent survey.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
April 22, 2016
Struggling with the Selective Service System

Struggling with the Selective Service System

Upon becoming adults, all American teenagers are expected to sign up for the Selective Service Act, facing serious penalties if they do not.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
April 12, 2016

The Gravity of Global Warming

Antarctica is melting faster than you can say “global warming is fake,” and despite an abundance of scientific proof, many are still denying it even in the face of impending disaster.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
February 25, 2016

Wood Spider: Decadence Album Review

Wood Spider delivers an excellent and unique album that blends folk stylings, punk influence, and ethos almost perfectly in their fourth album.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
February 12, 2016

Changing the Police

As police and civilian tensions rise police leaders strive to change police policy and procedure to avoid further casualties and mitigate the use of force by focusing on peaceful resolutions.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
February 4, 2016

In Need of Racially Diverse Superheroes

The importance of heroes cannot be understated, they’re a part of all human cultures. However, for many minorities, finding a relatable hero is anything but easy.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
January 29, 2016

MLK Day’s Importance

From the Black Lives Matter movement to the unfortunate amount of violence and loss experienced by the African American community in 2015, Martin Luther King Jr.’s words ring true to this day.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
January 21, 2016

Politics and Terrorism

Cultural and economic instability has wrought havoc throughout europe in the past decade, mix that with the recent wave of vicious terrorist attacks and the influx of refugees and you have a state of fear being driven to the fringes of the political spectrum.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
December 5, 2015

Mission: 4.2 Billion

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg takes on the arduous task of providing an affordable internet plan to the 4 billion people in the world who don't have access to the internet.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
October 31, 2015

Getting into Skating: A How-To Guide

Skating is fun, but for many, it’s not easy to start. It's an investment of time and money, so why not do it right? There are a few things anyone considering skating should know to make your experience smooth and easy, so you can get skating sooner.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
October 24, 2015

Ketchup Car

Ford collaborates with condiment company Heinz to turn tomato waste into car parts.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
October 17, 2015

Death to the Death Penalty

Despite being legal in 32 states, the ethical and moral implications of capital punishment are leading many to wonder if it should even be practiced.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
May 23, 2015

Child Labor Brought To Light

We all love the clothing we wear, but if we realize where this shirt from Nike or skirt from H&M come from, they may seem a little less beautiful.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
May 1, 2015

Arizona Passes HS Civics Test

Arizona has recently required that their high school seniors take a civics test, which will decide whether or not they can graduate.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
April 27, 2015

Why Media And Art Bans Do Not Work

Bans on media and art create more problems than they solve. just create more?
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
March 10, 2015

Bad At Making Art?

Without any encouragement to balance out the negative, many upcoming artists struggle to see their own worth.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
March 2, 2015

YouTube Pranks Causing More Harm Than Good

The popular “prank”-style videos on YouTube are popping up everywhere, but do they have any redeeming qualities?
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
February 1, 2015

Charities’ Impact On Families

Never overlook the importance of a charitable gesture.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
January 31, 2015

Arizona’s Folk-Punk and DIY Scene

The folk-punk and DIY genre tends to remain underground, but when it springs up every now and then, it's sure to please.
Joseph Rivas, Columnist
November 6, 2014
This is the PS4s main user interface, the games shown are Blacklight: Retribution, Warframe and Battlefield 4 this picture was taken using the PS4s share feature.

Playstation 4 Review

Joseph Rivas, Columnist
December 11, 2013
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