2.6 million deaths taught us nothing
Nick Hughes Opinion Editor Clark County, Washington is facing a lot of backlash due to a measles outbreak that was reported by health officials in the area. This is not the first major measles outbreak …
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Vaccine debate Rages on
Nick Hughes Opinion Editor There has been a lot of speculation and criticism of the vaccines that Doctors recommend we get. Are they safe and will they cause side effects that I do not want …
The ADA is under attack by the Government
Nick Hughes Opinion Editor It has been 28 years since the American with disabilities act (ADA) was first put into law. I have been alive for the majority of the life of this act, and …
Autism meets social cues and it does not go well
Nick Hughes Opinion Editor Some people with autism share a similar trait when it comes to social interaction. That being that we do not understand social cues. An example is that I would not notice …
Asperger’s or Autism?
Nick Hughes Opinion Editor The autism spectrum features many levels. One such level used to be categorized as Asperger’s. Asperger’s originally defined as by the DSM-IV a, “Qualitative impairment in social interaction, as manifested by …
Prepare for the Blue Beard
Nick Hughes Opinion Editor April is a big month for me. The reason that is, is because I have autism, and April is autism awareness month. It is the month that I can bring awareness, …
Taking a hard look at autism
Nick Hughes Opinion Editor I am the opinion editor of the Snapper. I am supposed to have opinions. With the obvious stated, I want to elaborate. As the Opinion Editor, I am supposed to shed …
Autism Awareness Month should focus on advocacy, activities
Nickolas Hughes Opinion Editor “Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences.” …
Hate speech about disabilities still hurts
Nickolas Hughes Opinion Editor Autism has had a negative connotation added to it that needs to stop. As of late I have heard various people around campus say the phrase, “That is so autistic.” The …
Anti-vaccination movement endorsed by De Niro
Nickolas Hughes Opinion Editor Let me start by disclosing that I am autistic. I have Asperger’s Syndrome, which is now considered to be high functioning autism. Also, I would like to disclose that I am …