Opinion

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her unique experience with pandemic-era law school applications, unpacking the inevitable numbness from reliance on outdated ranking systems.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

March 1, 2021

Pandemic-Era Rule Changes Should Usher in a New Era for Awards Shows

By Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo unpacks the changing environment of awards shows amidst a pandemic ultimately devoid of the traditional movie-going experience.

March 1, 2021

A Challenger to the Dick Doodle

By Kylie McCreary

Kylie McCreary highlights the need for more doodled vaginas in public spaces.

February 27, 2021

Learning How Money Talks in Video Games

By Kenneth Moody

Kenneth Moody reflects on his experiences with video games and talks about wanting to control where his money goes.

February 25, 2021

A Call to Increase Diversity in Classrooms — Beyond S.T.E.M.

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell points outa. lack of diversity in the philosophy major and argues for the need for more minority racial and gender voices in social science classrooms.