Opinion

April 1, 2021

Is Entertainment More Important Than Science?

By Athina Mihalopoulos

Athina Mihalopoulos analyses the vastly different treatment of mainstream celebrities versus that of scientists by society.

March 24, 2021

Quitting in the Final Hour Isn’t Noble

By Kenneth Moody

Kenneth Moody argues that quitting in the final moments, as some Trump administration members did, is not noble.

March 22, 2021

The Trump Era Is Not Over

By Nicholas Liu

Nicholas Liu discusses how Trump and his ideas might continue to be a part of the American political landscape - despite him not being president.

March 20, 2021

Let’s Talk About Sex… Ed And Why It Should Be Federally Mandated

By Mikayla Buhbe

Mikayla Buhbe talks about why we should have federally mandated sexual education in this country.

March 18, 2021

Argument in the Office: Is “Attack on Titan” Worth the Hype?

By Christine Tu, Hayson Tasher

Staff writers Christine Tu and Hayson Tasher duke it out over the merits of the tv show "Attack on Titan."

March 16, 2021

Violence Breeds Violence: How Rhetoric and Coverage Reveal Similarities Between US and Myanmar

By Toni Shindler-Ruberg

Toni Shindler-Ruberg talks about the coup in Myanmar and its similarities to the American Capitol Attack.

March 10, 2021

Friend or Foe: Parent Edition

By Kiana Perez-Granados

Kiana Perez-Granados unpacks the harmful consequences of strict parenting, urging parents to instead encourage independence and agency in their children.

March 9, 2021

The Struggles of Applying to Law School During a Pandemic

By Surya Swaroop

Surya Swaroop details her unique experience with pandemic-era law school applications, unpacking the inevitable numbness from reliance on outdated ranking systems.

March 8, 2021

Shower Thoughts

By Maya Salem

Maya Salem explores the unique space the shower provides for introspection and a deserved break from everyday life.

March 7, 2021

We Need Noncitizen Suffrage

By Eric Heilmann

Eric Heilmann lays out the reasons why non-citizens should be able to vote in this country.

March 5, 2021

Invisible Walls

By Nicholas Liu

Nicholas Liu unpacks President Biden's new cabinet picks and their potential for future political action.

March 3, 2021

The Death By 1000 Cuts: How the Failure of Prop. 16 Will Kill Affirmative Action

By Nathan Lee

Nathan Lee highlights the fragility of affirmative action in the aftermath of Prop. 16's failure to pass in California.

March 2, 2021

How Ted Cruz Failed … Twice

By Christine Tu

Christine Tu critiques the recent actions of Senator Ted Cruz as foolishly irresponsible and outlines their potential implications for future reelection.