Opinion

February 13, 2021

More Than Just a Name

By Kiana Perez-Granados

Kiana Perez-Granados explores the importance of embracing one's full name, outlining the cultural, societal and familial implications behind a name.

February 12, 2021

I’m Scared To Get Sick During the Pandemic

By Celine Pun

Celine Pun highlights the importance of destigmatizing sickness during a pandemic.

February 11, 2021

Time’s Up for the War on Drugs

By Faiz Surani

Faiz Surani breaks down the monumental nationwide legalization of drugs and examines the potential next steps for the country.

February 4, 2021

Not Naive, Necessary: A Short Case for Hope in 2021

By Noah Ropp

Noah Ropp discusses why President Biden's rhetoric around unity is not a naive approach to our current political circumstances.

February 4, 2021

There Is Power In A Union

By Taylor Clark, Riley Hull

Taylor Clark and Riley Hull emphasize the power of organized labor and the need for strength in numbers.

February 4, 2021

An Old Rage: The Overdue Need To Encourage Women’s Anger

By Emma Mackie

Emma Mackie gets into female empowerment and the need for women to speak up.

February 3, 2021

We Can’t Hide From Our History

By Jarod Ramirez

Jarod Ramirez discusses the racist aspects of American history and what we need to do better throughout our systems in the future.

February 3, 2021

With Eating Disorders, You Will Never Feel “Sick Enough”

By Andrea Chavez Trejo

Andrea Chavez Trejo discusses the destructiveness of eating disorders.

February 2, 2021

A Case for Nuclear Power

By Nathan Lee

Nathan Lee makes the case for using nuclear power as a solution to the growing climate crisis.

February 1, 2021

The Sexual Tension Between Me and Your Brain

By Rayanne Asuncion

Rayanne Asuncion discusses the merits of nerdiness.

January 31, 2021

Wear Your Fucking Mask. (Please. <3)

By Toni Shindler-Ruberg

Toni Shindler-Ruberg encourages everyone to stay safe and wear their masks.

January 30, 2021

Ditch Netflix and TikTok: An Argument in Favor of Reading

By Julia Pekala

Julia Pekala offers some stimulating alternatives to spending hours glued to your screen during quarantine.

January 28, 2021

Spinning Shadows: False Historical Narratives and Protest

By Nicholas Liu

Nicholas Liu unpacks the problems that arise from idealizing political figures, especially emphasizing the tendency to default to a dangerously one-sided portrayal.

January 27, 2021

Keep the Filibuster, Protect Political Minority

By Nathan Lee

Nathan Lee argues in favor of the filibuster, noting the danger in voting for its abolishment.

January 26, 2021

Palestinian Rights and the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

By Harrison Kerdman

Harrison Kerdman discusses the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

January 22, 2021

Response to “It’s Time To Talk to Strangers (and Fall in Love With Yourself)”

By Joshen Mantai

Joshen Mantai responds to a recent Daily Nexus opinion article and adds her thoughts on online dating during the pandemic.