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Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor

Hello, I’m an English major studying at the University of North Florida. I hope to use this platform to inspire social change, learn, and bring joy. In my spare time I like to read short stories, watch sports, and enjoy a nice film.

All content by Joshua Smith
Protesters walk under a green stoplight during a abortion rights march

OPINION: Protests work

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor
Aug 5, 2022
hands together

OPINION: The search for togetherness

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor
Jul 29, 2022
OPINION: We are unprepared for climate change

OPINION: We are unprepared for climate change

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor
Jul 22, 2022
Men, women and children stand in line with plastic bags, waiting in line for food

OPINION: The world is facing a food shortage at an alarming level

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor
Jul 15, 2022
A detained demonstrator shows a sign 'No War!' from a police bus in St. Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Hundreds of people gathered in Moscow and St.Petersburg on Thursday, protesting against Russia's attack on Ukraine. Many of the demonstrators were detained. Similar protests took place in other Russian cities, and activists were also arrested. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

OPINION: Why you should keep fighting

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor
Jul 8, 2022
A protester holds an American flag on a flag pole

OPINION: SCOTUS ruling will test America’s true value of childbirth

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor
Jul 1, 2022
the capitol building

OPINION: Compromise is key to democracy

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor
Jun 27, 2022
Will Smith and Jaden Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness

OPINION: Let’s not forget to celebrate our black fathers

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor
Jun 17, 2022
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, center, signs executive orders in the Governors conference room

OPINION: Critical race theory isn’t scary, it’s inefficient

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor
Jun 10, 2022
Recycling bins are just the beginning of UNF's aim to be green.

OPINION: UNF must increase sustainability efforts

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor
Jun 6, 2022
The Black Student Union streamed the discussion live on their Instagram.

OPINION: Being black on campus is about perseverance

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor
May 27, 2022
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis answers questions related to school openings and the wearing of masks, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, in Surfside, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

OPINION: DeSantis’s push for constitutional carry could have dangerous effects for Florida schools

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor
May 20, 2022