Jr.Mitch

COVID-19 Ignorance Joel Mitchell March 23 rd , 2020 Self isolation has been an extremely important task requested of people over the last week or so to the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 virus’ spread. Unfortunately, not everyone seems to think so. Since the beginning of this rising pandemic, many have chosen to still view coronavirus as a harmless although slightly more aggressive flu. Some businesses have even remained open offering little support to their employees, and arrogant teenagers continue to throw parties claiming they are “immune” to the disease sweeping the nation (it’s not as if a credible individual, BC’s Doctor Bonnie Henry for instance, has suggested against such actions in recent weeks). The lack of interest in taking proper precautions to halt the spread of the virus is baffling to say the least, and the downright ignorant behaviour from people will only make matters worse. When it comes to the well

Mitchell February 16, 2020 In British Columbia an undergraduate can owe up to $28,000 in student loan debt including federal and provincial loans, and while all B.C. student loans stopped accumulating interest since last year that’s still a hefty price to pay. But what if we didn’t have to? Nearly two years ago, President Barack Obama introduced a plan to deliver free community college for American students. It may not have become a reality, but I think free tuition would be beneficial because it could allow people who aren’t able to afford schooling access to an education. Not only could this greatly reduce the amount of student debt, it could also help reduce poverty by allowing more individuals to find work that pays more and includes health and benefit plans. With a reported 39% increase of student debt between 2011 and 2015 reaching $1.3 trillion, It’s no wonder why many avoid post education altogether.   By removing tuition costs individuals