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.

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.

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

To call attention to their demands for updated gun control laws, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students have called for a nationwide protest on March 24.

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

After former student Nikolas Cruz opened fire and killed 17 individuals on Wednesday, further reports of his mental instability and warnings signs are surfacing.

Brandi Loving, St. Mary's University

Identifying terrorism by its correct name is the first step in combatting the crime itself.