gun violence

Lauren London Opens Up About Gangs and Gun Violence on ‘Red Table Talk’

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

In an interview with Jada Pinkett-Smith, the actress tries to come to terms with the death of Nipsey Hussle and shares the impact that gang violence has had on her life.…

June 17, 2020

What Stores Discouraging Open Carry Means for the Fight for Gun Control

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

It’s not about video games anymore.…

September 14, 2019

First El Paso, Then Dayton: When Will Mass Shootings in the U.S. End?

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

The increase of mass shootings is changing Americans' behaviors. Their deep-rooted fears are a cry for help to lawmakers to address their concerns.…

August 20, 2019

Here Are All the Problems with the BBC’s Article on the Jacksonville Gunman

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Among other relevant facts, the BBC felt the need to emphasize David Katz' lack of personal hygiene.…

September 7, 2018

La Roux Has Objected to Her Song Being Used to Market ‘Bulletproof’ Backpacks

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Her information’s just not going in.…

August 24, 2018

Aaron Starks’ Chilling TED Talk Gets at the Real Solution to Gun Violence

Christian Cannon, Rice University

His speech proves that no would-be mass murderer is ever beyond saving.…

July 27, 2018

YouTube’s StreetBeefs Aims to Replace Gun Violence with … Regular Violence

Christian Cannon, Rice University

It's not a perfect solution, sure, but it could save lives.…

July 22, 2018

‘Gunshot’ Sound Effect Sparks Panic and Criticism at Bonnaroo

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Eminem's sound effects in 'Kill You' sparked conversations about whether gunshot-like sound effects are appropriate in the wake of mass shootings.…

June 11, 2018

The Macabre Hashtag #IfIDieinaSchoolShooting Is Trending, Unfortunately

Alex Johnson, New York University

Student Andrew Schneidawind wanted to show politicians the fear that students and teachers live through every day.…

May 24, 2018

Following Parkland and Santa Fe, Young-Voter Numbers Are Swelling

Alex Johnson, New York University

There’s never been something like this before.…

May 23, 2018

The Texans’ J.J. Watt Has Pledged to Finance the Santa Fe Victims’ Funerals

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

The Houston football star has a history of altruism when it comes to his adopted city.…

May 23, 2018

Gun Violence in High Schools Can’t be Solved with Clear Backpacks

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

It’s as clear as their new backpacks that many students don't approve of the privacy-invading bags.…

April 24, 2018

The National School Walkout Knows Its Limitations

Alex Johnson, New York University

As Parkland survivor David Hogg said, we can have all the walkouts we want, but if we don’t walk into the voting stations, none of this matters.…

April 23, 2018

University of Chicago Student Brandishing Stake Pole Shot by Campus Police

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

The non-lethal shooting has raised questions about what campus police should and should not be able to do.…

April 17, 2018

Here’s Everything We Know About the YouTube Shooting

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

Several uncommon elements of the April 3 shooting at YouTube headquarters have thrown analysts for a loop.…

April 9, 2018

Gun Violence Isn’t Just a Mental Health Issue

Rebecca Crosby, American University

President Trump is notoriously known for using gun violence to draw attention away from the lack of gun control in America.…

April 5, 2018

A Fake Video of Emma Gonzalez Has Gone Viral

Alex Johnson, New York University

Because it’s incredibly believable that the Parkland survivor would rip up the Constitution.…

March 29, 2018

A Message from The March for Our Lives in New York

Elise Bortz, New York University

The March for Our Lives in New York is a reminder of how urgently we need social changes.…

March 28, 2018

March for Our Lives Was Even More Historic Than Anticipated

Rebecca Crosby, American University

I went to the March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C., on March 24th, and it will probably be the most important thing I’ve ever done.…

March 26, 2018

Maryland’s Great Mills School Shooting Furthers Gun Law Debate

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

The shooting, which occurred just days before the March for Our Lives protest and took the life of Jaelyn Wiley, is the 18th school shooting of 2018.…

March 26, 2018

Jake Paul Visited Parkland, and People Have Mixed Feelings About it

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Jake Paul made a documentary titled 'It’s Time to End School Shootings,' but his efforts were too little, too late.…

March 23, 2018

Activists Strew Capitol Hill with 14,000 Shoes to Protest Gun Violence

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

Each pair of shoes represents the life of a child taken by gun violence since the 2012 Newton shooting.…

March 14, 2018

6 Major Gun Control Arguments Debunked

Jovana Vajagic, DePaul University

The debate between gun control proponents and gun owners wages on, but there are some valid points that debunk the arguments to continue current gun policy.…

March 13, 2018

The Problems with Boycotting Florida After the Parkland Shooting

Diego Galicia, Valencia College

Boycotting Florida for spring break might succeed in bringing the nation's attention to the issue of gun violence, but not without dire consequences.…

March 12, 2018

6 Noteable Outspoken Survivors of the Parkland Shooting

Jade Hookham, UC San Diego

Keep your eyes and ears on these young people because they represent a very active face of the millennials, inspiring and making changes with every of their word.…

March 12, 2018

Why Almost Everyone Rejects The ‘Heathers’ TV Reboot

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

The new 'Heathers' TV series premiere just got delayed, but do people want it to air in the first place?…

March 10, 2018

5 Moments Survivors of the Parkland Shooting Have Fought for Students

Andria Modica, Drexel University

The survivors of the Parkland Shooting are speaking out and speaking loud for change, standing for all the students in the United States.…

March 7, 2018

Lawmakers Consider a $500 Million Proposal to Change Florida Gun Laws

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

The proposal, which aims to arm teachers, does nothing to curtail the availability of high-capacity magazines and assault rifles.…

February 26, 2018

After Parkland, the NRA Is Losing Corporate Partnerships Left and Right

Alex Johnson, New York University

Not only are businesses like Delta cutting ties with the NRA, critics have become vocal about the organization’s role in America’s gun-violence problem.…

February 26, 2018

A Thwarted Shooter Is Spurring Change in Vermont Gun Laws

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

After 18-year-old Jack Sawyer was arrested before carrying out an attack on a Fairmont high school, lawmakers are moving to change Vermont gun laws.…

February 22, 2018