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Will native advertising bring about the death of the credible journalist?
Graphic by Maddie Richardson | The Signal It’s official. Native advertising is here to stay, and it’s probably the worst thing to happen to journalism since the Internet. Corporate influence in the...
View ArticleA look at why athletic events and sports fans are valued over nerdy fan groups
Since the mid-2000s, being “geek-chic” has become the fashion. Shows such as “Doctor Who,” “Supernatural” and “Sherlock” have risen in popularity. However, they still cannot compare in size and media...
View ArticleCheaters never win
Final sentencing for the 12 Atlan- ta Public School (APS) teach- ers who were tried in court for cheating on standardized tests was announced April 12. However, the jail time already came down swiftly...
View ArticleA look at the difficulties faced by transgender students at Georgia State and...
When I was growing up, my parents taught me that everyone was equal, no matter what race, gender or sexuality. As I grew older, I realized that not all people were indeed treated equally, and that many...
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Column: A perspective on the mandatory student fees and what exactly you’re...
Ask any college student, and you’ll soon realize that the cost of college is one of the biggest concerns when pursuing a degree. Tuition is often the culprit, as it seems to be on a never-ending...
View ArticleBaltimore’s riots, Baltimore’s revolution
Over the past six years, reports on the deaths and treatment of many African American males have been reported. Most recently the victim has been Freddie Gray, which has led to an uproar and riot in...
View ArticleModern methods and Catholicism in the 21st century
One does not have to be Catholic in order to appreciate the progress taking place in the Vatican. In the case of Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, it seems that his and heart seem more open to...
View ArticleColumn: Why President Becker does not deserve his recent salary raise
Last updated: June 3, 2015 at 5:23 p.m. The Board of Regents approved a pay increase for Georgia State President Mark Becker. This means that if Becker remains in his current position through July...
View ArticleTo publish or not to publish?
When is the last time one of your professors encouraged you to research, write and publish your own academic article as an undergrad? A few semesters ago? Never? If you’re like me, you’ve never even...
View ArticleTorn apart: The South’s struggles between old chains and a progressive future
It has been a rollercoaster week in history. From the sorrowful South Carolina shooting, which resulted in a controversial debate over racism and the Confederate flag, and the celebration of the SCOTUS...
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Schizophrenia: a common, yet often-ignored presence
I knew a guy who developed schizophrenia. He was completely incapacitated by the disease, unable to finish any of his projects. In fact he even told me that he had to throw out one project–a sculpture...
View ArticleColumn: Former Player Said Trent Miles job is “.500 or bust”
This could be the year for Georgia State football, it could be. Now, Trent Miles has a bigger and more athletic defensive front seven, he’s got Nick Arbuckle at the head of his offense and arguably the...
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Voter apathy in Georgia State SGA Elections
Illustration by Tammy Hyunh | The Signal Unfortunately, voter turnout for Georgia State’s Student Government (SGA) elections was staggeringly low this year. This past SGA election saw a turnout of...
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Unannounced: changes in academic requirements
You might have missed hearing about an important change within your department because not enough people are talking about it both inside and outside of the department. This wasn’t the case with the...
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Time: Critiquing their most controversial covers
Illustration by Darian Mathews | The Signal Time is one of the most recognizable names in magazines, partially because of its covers’ minimalistic design, as well as its high standard of quality. Part...
View ArticleThe flooding block: The clash between ethics and law on Maddie Jackson’s block
As of me writing this article, residents of a suburban block near Turner Field wait apprehensively to find out if their houses will be torn down by city officials. As soon as the plans are reviewed by...
View ArticleHigher education for all: The DREAM Act, DACA, and financial aid for...
A screed on immigration As we all should know, illegal immigrants have had a really hard time in this country. Displaced by necessity, forced to integrate into a country that has been less than...
View ArticleThe tradition of Homecoming: The reason Homecoming is important
Homecoming is an American tradition. It’s tailor-made for the social customs of high schools and universities all over this country, and being so, it reflects the values of the cultures therein. It’s...
View ArticleHomeless Haven: Some thoughts on how the Bell Building should be used
According to this week’s article, a City Council member worked on a resolution to declare the Bell Building a historic site, and Georgia State is hiring an architect to assess what it would take to...
View ArticleAcademic Changes: A follow-up on an article written for Sept. 8 issue
It has come to my attention that a few of my claims in my previous article “Unannounced academic changes” had some minor logistical inaccuracies. First, it is not the case that the Certificate of...
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