Opinion

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.

January 20, 2021

This is America: A Brief Spotlight on the Political Theatrics of American Democracy

By Toni Shindler-Ruberg

Toni Shindler-Ruberg discusses what we should take away from the recent attack on the U.S. Capitol.

January 19, 2021

We Must Impeach and Remove Trump in Order to Reunite this Country

By Nathan Lee

Nathan Lee calls on the senate to remove Trump from office.

January 18, 2021

Hold Big Tech Responsible for Capitol Hill

By Kristen Wu

Kristen Wu calls for accountability from big tech for the recent storming of the Capitol.

January 14, 2021

A Different Kind of Age Gap: The Problem With Adult Actors Playing Teenage Characters

By Mikayla Buhbe

Mikayla Buhbe discusses why it might not be so great to cast adults to play teenagers in shows and movies.

January 12, 2021

The Language of Man

By Maya Salem

Maya Salem unpacks hidden sexist undertones interwoven into the very structure of language.

January 10, 2021

Finding A Silver Lining in Quarantine

By Kenneth Moody

Kenneth Moody reflects on the light at the end of the tunnel for our collective pandemic problems.

January 9, 2021

Progressive Christianity’s Refreshing Relationship with Abortion

By Kiana Perez-Granados

Kiana Perez Granados unpacks the intersectionality between pro-choice arguments and Christianity, arguing that the two are more similar than opposed.

January 8, 2021

Argument in the Office: Is Turning 21 a Bright Side or Another Burden?

By Maya Salem, Carrieanne Mamba

Maya Salem and Carrieanna Mamba evaluate whether turning 21 is really worth the hype anymore.

December 31, 2020

Opinion Staff’s 2020 Reflections and Resolutions for 2021

By Opinion Editor

Opinion staff shares their thoughts on the year 2020 and resolutions for the new year.

December 28, 2020

Warped Views on Congressional Leadership

By Nicholas Liu

Nicholas Liu explores criticisms of Democratic leaders Pelosi and Schumer.

December 25, 2020

The Supreme Court Considers Reviving State-Sponsored Discrimination

By Faiz Surani

Faiz Surani unpacks the potential for an unprecedented ruling in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia.