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Conquering Loneliness
While loneliness can be deeply unpleasant and scary, labeling it as something negative that needs to be avoided only encourages people to fear a natural human experience.
Helen Wajda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Mar 4, 2020


The Etiquette of Satire
Comedians need to be aware of the potential harm that ridiculing an event can have on their viewers.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Feb 19, 2020


The Uncomfortable Issue of Bathroom Accessibility
The lack of sanitary and accessible public bathrooms throughout NYC is inappropriate and dangerous for public health.
Emily Dai, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Feb 18, 2020


NYFW Highlights an Unhealthy Body Image
Skinny models can create an unrealistic body image for young viewers. This notion is reaffirmed by NYC’s very own fashion week.
Lucia Kassela , Staff Writer
• Feb 18, 2020


OK Bloomberg
Former New York City Mayor and presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg tried to use memes to engage with young voters last week. It didn’t work.
Abby Hofstetter, Managing Editor
• Feb 18, 2020


Let’s Desexualize Gym Culture
We go to the gym to feel good about ourselves, but more often than not, we feel harassed or intimidated. It is essential that gym culture changes to ensure that everyone feels comfortable working out.
Sam O'Donnell, Contributing Writer
• Feb 11, 2020


The Nuance of Blackness in Representation
An exploration of the nuances in the portrayals and representation of the black diaspora that the entertainment industry often overlooks.
Maureen Zeufack, Staff Writer
• Feb 10, 2020


Stop Looking Down on Young Adult Fiction
Judging people for reading contemporary fiction doesn’t do much but discourage them from reading what they really enjoy.
Helen Wajda , Deputy Opinion Editor
• Feb 10, 2020


Stop the Rushed Reporting
In light of the sensationalization surrounding Kobe Bryant's death, we need to recognize the importance of preserving the truth in sensitive issues and promote discussion.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Feb 5, 2020


Kanye West and the Commodification of Christianity
Kanye’s turn to Christianity is emblematic of the large influence of the prosperity gospel in the United States.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Dec 3, 2019


Sugarcoating White Supremacy in US History Needs to Stop
American primary and secondary education curriculums heavily focus on Western European and U.S. achievements in history, yet fail to recognize the harmful effects that colonial triumphs have on minority communities in contemporary society.
Gabby Lozano, Staff Writer
• Dec 1, 2019


Immigrants Don’t Need to Earn Human Decency
Immigrants should not have to prove themselves worthy of being in this country.
Asha Ramachandran, Contributing Writer
• Nov 25, 2019


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