A Sonoma State student drunkenly crashed into the 7-Eleven on E. Cotati Ave. early Saturday morning.

A girl is heading home from San Diego on a pleasant summer evening, enjoying the breeze from her open windows when an old, beat up car catches up to her. The driver is an older man with sunglasses on and a bandana tied around his neck. The girl speeds up, and so does he. Realizing a dead end is coming up, the girl quickly pulls in, but the man uses his car to block her from getting out.

Alternative medicine has been around since the dawn of time, however major medical companies often pressure to us to try their products to heal our ailments. The fact is, many natural remedies are available for individuals to rid of issues they are experiencing.

Those who identify as transgender are far from being seen as equal, and the current political climate is making these individuals feel even more in the dark. One issue that many of these people face is the discrimination against them due to the lack of education and understanding on different gender and orientation identities.

In the United States, male circumcision is seen as normal, desirable and expected. In different countries, however, circumcising babies is not a common practice, and is seen a more invasive procedure. 

Female circumcision, also known as female genital mutilation, or simply, “cutting,” is when part or all of the external area of a woman’s genitals are sewn up or removed.

The Kavanaugh case has been an emotional roller coaster for Democrats and Republicans alike, causing protests, new hashtags like #HimToo, and a divide throughout the country. This event has triggered conversation about sexual assault, as well as discussing the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.

Both sides have strong arguments as for why or why not they support Kavanaugh—and it goes way beyond two political parties disagreeing on a candidate.

Drugs of all kinds remain a controversial subject, but psychedelics in particular, are very taboo. With its rise in popularity dating back to the “hippie” era of the 60s and 70s, hallucinogens like LSD and magic mushrooms have been the inspiration behind many songs and fashion trends. 

Though many look down upon the impact of psychedelic drugs on society, many have proven to give positive experiences to those going through illness.

For many young girls, the idea of becoming a fashion model is far-fetched, but still desired. Many models are looked up to for their seemingly perfect bodies and beauty they possess. However, behind the camera is a very intense lifestyle that most do not see, and this lifestyle is not always positive. 

To say that modeling is extremely competitive is an understatement. The entire industry is based upon who has the prettiest face, the smallest waist, the best walk, etc. Full-time models feel the stresses of maintaining a slender body so they can book more gigs.

For many, the American sex education system is not only an uncomfortable and awkward journey, but also a problematic one. Many students that are put through different health classes meant to educate them on the nature of sex come out confused, uneducated, and with potentially the wrong information.

Vaping has taken off as a new way for people to enjoy the experience of smoking without the dangerous effects of tobacco, an obvious culprit for cancer. Many electronic cigarette companies claim that vapes are a safer alternative to cigarettes. However, many of these products are just as bad, if not worse, than traditional cigarettes. 

With a lack of reliable and consistent research on these products, the dangers can be high, or potentially unknown for many young smokers. 

Individuals will constantly bring up all of the negative impacts of pornography on those who watch it, like addiction and problems with romantic relationships. However, those being harmed are not necessarily the consumers; they are the ones in front of the camera, who could likely be involved in human trafficking.

The dairy industry is lying to you. 

Companies like Horizon, Foster Farms, and Nestle are using fear tactics and images of happy cows to persuade you into believing that milk can be beneficial. Not only are these companies being manipulative, but they also lie to consumers.