Intersections (Fall 2025 at 11:30)

Balancing Fairness and Inclusion: The debate over Transgender Athletes in Competitive Sports Over the years there has been many different kinds of debates of whether transender athletes should be allowed to compete in sports according to the gender in which they identify as. As we know, competitive sports often rely on their principles for fairness, equality and respect. With that comes from the athletes skill, effort, and their training; not their physical advantages. However over the years we have seen more and more inclusion of transgender athletes, particularly transgender women competing in women’s divisions. Which has caused some debate in athletic organizations. There have been many concerns for the safety and fairness of other athletes due to the biological advantages transgender women have over biological women. This can cause risks and compromise the safety and integrity of competitive sports. However I believe that trying to maintain a sex-based division is essential for e...

                      Chromebooks Shouldn’t Have a Place in Schools Have you ever wondered how Chromebooks have become a part of public schools? It used to never be that way; at some point, it was highly discouraged. We see people on their phones at the grocery stores, at malls, while driving, and at restaurants. Humans look like those aliens we have seen in movies nowadays, always zoned out on a rectangular block. Exposing children and teenagers to constant electronic usage is not healthy, and adding Chromebooks to this pile does not help. These devices should be removed from public schools and revert to the traditional method of teaching and homework. Using Chromebooks for education encourages distraction as well as excessive screentime, which links with mental health issues, and discourages both children and teenagers to learn basic skills. How did Chromebooks make it into schools? This one shocks many! When the idea of Chromeboo...