Argument in the Office: Covid Crushin’: Ditch Your S.O. or Stay a Simp

August 27, 2020 by and

Opinion editors, Emily Kocis and Melanie Ziment debate whether or not the pandemic has killed off the turkey drop.
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Letter From the Editor | This Section is For You

June 6, 2020 by

Opinion Editor Melanie Ziment reaches out to continue the dialogue about how we can actively oppose the racism and prejudice that underlines our society.
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A True & Spooky I.V. Ghost Story

October 31, 2019 by and

It was a dark and stormy night — Oct. 31, to be exact...
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A Freshman’s I.V. Survival Guide

September 26, 2019 by

Melanie Ziment doles out tips and tricks for staying safe and having fun in Isla Vista.
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Hugh Hefner: American Hero?

August 31, 2019 by

Melanie Ziment argues that we should be holding our cultural leaders to higher moral standards.
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“Does This Compliment Make Me Look Fat?”

May 20, 2019 by

Melanie Ziment considers the hypocrisy surrounding self-love culture.
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Unpacking the Napping Fallacy

April 15, 2019 by

Melanie Ziment passionately argues her disdain for daytime slumber.
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Family Vs. Self-Identity: Can You Have It Both Ways?

March 23, 2019 by

Examining cultural differences within her family, Melanie Ziment defines Judaism on her own terms.
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Argument in the Office: Tattoos in the Workplace

February 7, 2019 by and

Aryana Kamelian and Melanie Ziment debate the value of tattoos in the workplace and whether or not employers should be able to discriminate against tattooed applicants.
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AirPods: Pretentious or Practical?

January 30, 2019 by

Unafraid to stir up controversy, Melanie Ziment pleads her case for the 'Pods.
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Performative Protest or Pure Profit: Can Brands Have It All?

January 24, 2019 by

Melanie Ziment explores the relationship between corporate empires and grassroots social movements.
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