Opinion

December 24, 2020

Argument in the Office: TikTok — Brainless or Brilliant?

By Rayanne Asuncion, Maiyan Pearl

Rayanne Asuncion and Maiyan Pearl debate whether getting a good laugh overshadows potentially harmful content on TikTok.

December 20, 2020

A Generation of Constant Crisis

By Christine Tu

Christine Tu reflects on the trials and tribulations that Gen Z has already had to face in their short lives and shares her tentative hopes for the future.

December 19, 2020

Giving White Literary Canon the Boot

By Kiana Perez-Granados

Kiana Perez-Granados reflects on the importance of diversity in literature and urges students and teachers alike to expand their reading lists.

December 18, 2020

“Harry Potter” and the Heat Death of the Author

By Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo unpacks the recent condemnable actions of author J.K. Rowling and the dangers of the resulting attempted reclamation of her previously blindly beloved series.

December 17, 2020

The Problematic Politicization of the Black American Vote

By Tali Braun

Tali Braun discusses the history and continued politicization of the Black vote in American politics.

December 16, 2020

Argument in the Office: Culture and Race in the Media — Represented or Stereotyped?

By Reena Khanna, Carrieanne Mamba

Staff writers Reena Khanna and Carrieanne Mamba discuss the importance and possible pitfalls of representation in media.

December 15, 2020

California’s Fight Against the Trump Administration for Cleaner Air

By Nathaniel Ramierez

Nathaniel Ramierez details California's fight for cleaner air and how the Trump Administration is holding the state back.

December 10, 2020

Passions Can Be Priorities, Too

By Kiana Perez-Granados

Kianna Perez-Granados wants you to find your passion.

December 9, 2020

Social Media Is a Threat to America’s Growing Political Divide

By Melody Chen

Melody Chen unpacks the power social media wields over political discourse in an online era.

December 8, 2020

Why American Public Universities Should Hesitate To Give Terror a Platform

By Harrison Kerdman

Harrison Kerdman discusses the potential pitfalls of allowing controversial speakers a place to speak during university programs.

December 4, 2020

Argument in the Office: Relationships — Exclusive or Exploratory?

By Reena Khanna, Geneva Bethel

Reena Khanna and Geneva Bethel go into whether you should or shouldn't make your relationship open.

December 2, 2020

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

By Toni Shindler-Ruberg

Toni Shindler-Ruberg delves in the world of online dating, a pandemic reality for many lonely, touch-deprived and hopeful singles.

November 26, 2020

Bye, Bye, Bye, Pumpkin Pie

By Toni Shindler-Ruberg

Toni Shindler-Ruberg wants you to remove the pumpkin pie from your Thanksgiving table.

November 25, 2020

Just Fucking Call Your Grandparents Already

By Jonathan Kim

Jonathan Kim reflects on the valuable lessons he's learned from his grandparents as he urges everyone to drop what they're doing and give their own a call today.