Category: Opinion/ Editorial
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Work Zone Safety at Risk: How Clear Signage Can Protect Workers
Work zones are hazardous for motorists and workers, accounting for numerous accidents and fatalities. Clear communication through effective signage and traffic control is vital. Adhering to federal safety guidelines can significantly enhance visibility, driver awareness, and overall safety in these areas.
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Tyre Nichols and the age of our youth
I remember seeing that gruesome photo about Tyre Nichols cross my news feed and my heart sank immediately. So many things went through my mind in that moment, but the all too familiar feeling of familiarity too. I was bothered by that image for a long time. I couldn’t move.…
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Working remotely made easier
Two simple tools that will make remote work a success There are a lot of positives to working from home. One example is being in control of one’s own schedule. Who wouldn’t like that? With the right tools, anyone can do the work achieved in an office environment from virtually…
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5 steps to master working from home
How to work from home effectively Get into the right mindset for work.Get into the routine of getting a good night’s sleep. The average adult between the ages of 18-60 needs 7 or more hours of rest each night, followed by eating a balanced breakfast. Get dressed for success.Working from…
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A December graduate’s opinion
One month ago today, 232 WSU Vancouver students became alumni Fellow Cougs, A month ago today, as the fall semester ended, an eerie feeling lingered through campus while students finished their last set of final exams. For 232 vancougs “finals week” was also our final week of school at WSU…
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Poor budget film, halloween masks
It’s been a while since I’ve seen a horror film in theaters, so I took a friend of mine to a free showing of the 2011 film “You’re Next,” at the Century Theater in Downtown Plaza. The beginning of the film was your stereotypical horror film that involved loud music,…
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Greedy growers emerge from billion dollar industry
The recent crackdown on medicinal marijuana has rattled many cages, but it doesn’t mean the end of the industry. An estimated $14 billion a year industry, according to CNNmoney.com, is sure to tempt greed and catch the attention of the money-hungry. The California government should be taking steps to prevent…
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Former Judge Vaughn takes the heat
The judge who ruled against Prop 8 last August is being tossed in the pot for discussion based on the fact that the judge himself is a homosexual. Retired U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker is accused of being bias for ruling against Prop 8 because he didn’t inform the public…
Nicole Johnson 