Anisa Venner-Johnston

The very first words in “Love, Simon” are: “I am just like you.” An important concept we must all understand as humans is that while we live different lives, look different, come from different backgrounds, at the end of the day we are humans. We live unique, original lives. 

On Thursday, Feb. 26, Edinboro University honored veteran and retired educator Luther Manus Jr., and social justice advocate and student Zeila Hobson, at the 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Luncheon.

 Raudel Franco de Santos, a third-year political science major at Edinboro University, spent his Fall 2019 semester in this program, working with state prosecutors within the Pennsylvania Department of State.

Once the news of the engagement had been announced and the official photos had been released it was clear: Meghan would be the new “peoples princess.” Meghan would enter the royal family, change their ways or at least influence the monarchy. 

Assistant news editor Anisa Venner-Jonston writes about the relationship between the United States and Iran.

Bipartisanship leaves Democrats, like Cummings, and Republicans, like Trump (if you can even call him a Republican) divided on policies, but it should not prohibit people in office, left or right, from respecting one another.

Last week, Republican State Sen. Doug Mastriano and Republican State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz ­introduced a controversial new abortion bill, otherwise known as the Heartbeat Bill.

Our Viewpoint is voted on by The Spectator staff, while then written by the editor of the Voices section. Why do we still celebrate Columbus Day when we know the true history of Christophor Columbus? 

Voices Editor Anisa Venner-Johnston talks about the problems that can arrise if we don't look at inserting an age limitation.

As Americans, no one can ignore the black community’s history, and no one can ignore our culture and our resilience. No matter your age.