Opinion: Temporary turning
The United States’ performance in the World Cup Qualifiers was nothing short of disastrous, and now 330 million Americans have little reason to tune in to one of the world’s […]
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Intolerable inequality — Meritocracy cannot counter inequality
Every Supreme Court justice went to Harvard or Yale. One in 10 CEO’s of major companies are named John or David. Eighty percent of job offers come from personal relationships. In recent […]
Bobby’s words — The words of Robert Kennedy are as relevant as ever
The evening of April 4, 1968 will live in infamy. On that day, the renowned civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, by James Earl […]
I miss George Bush — George W. Bush’s presidency was marked by moral clarity
George W. Bush distinguished between good and evil in no uncertain terms, and urged Americans to do good. On the evening of the 9/11 attacks, Bush said, “America was targeted for […]
Start the conversation — Eating Disorder Awareness Week works to recognize issues around campus and supply resources
Providing a space where a conversation is comfortable around topics such as eating disorders and body image is the purpose of this year’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW). During […]
My ballot, my business — Where did the boundary go when it comes to political discussion?
The day Donald Trump announced his official campaign for president, I remember my reaction of laughter and thinking, “no way.” I was not raised in a family that was democrat […]
It’s the little things
Election years are always rough. Especially after such a divine and nasty cycle, all Americans deserve a better year — regardless of who they voted for. It was a tough […]
With renewed vigor
A popular Twitter hashtag surfaced last month claiming 2016 was the worst year on record, with many social media users agreeing it should be omitted from the history books entirely. […]
Presidential persistence
I intend to do some justice. The question is whether that justice is properly deserved or earned, and I believe it is. To paint a portrait of someone who was […]
Bigger than the ballot – Voting isn’t the only mode of political expression
As election day draws closer, voter drives, yard signs and (ugh) debates urge Americans to fulfill their civic duty by submitting a ballot. It holds leaders accountable. It’s the foundation […]