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Hurricane Florence Got the Support Maria Deserved

Hurricane Florence Got the Support Maria Deserved

Paola Nagovitch, Abroad Editor September 17, 2018
A reflection on why the coverage of Hurricane Florence should serve as a reminder of those that were left behind in the neglect of Hurricane Maria.
Giving Up My Voting Rights in My Home State

Giving Up My Voting Rights in My Home State

Yasmin Patel, Contributing Writer September 16, 2018
Read one writer's argument for why fear of giving up voter registration in their home-state should not dissuade college students from voter registration and from heading to the polls this November.
Mobilization Is Just As Important As Voting

Mobilization Is Just As Important As Voting

Aliyah Austin, Columnist September 13, 2018
Although voting is important and essential, activist groups should focus on what initiates real change, which is mass mobilization.
How the Anonymous Op-Ed Should Move Us to Action

How the Anonymous Op-Ed Should Move Us to Action

Hanna Khosravi, Deputy Opinion Editor September 10, 2018
An opinion writer shares her perspective on why last week's inflammatory New York Times Op-Ed from a "senior official" in the Trump White House, and former President Barack Obama's subsequent speech at the University of Illinois, should serve as energy and encouragement for young people to get out and vote this November.
Trump Administration Needs To Pay Reparations For Separating Families

Trump Administration Needs To Pay Reparations For Separating Families

Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor September 4, 2018
Family separations at the U.S. border have resulted in not only an emotional toll on migrants, but a financial one as well.
Challenging the Liberal Bubble as a Liberal

Challenging the Liberal Bubble as a Liberal

Janice Lee, Opinion Editor September 4, 2018
A liberal student's perspective and response to what she perceives to be a problematic liberal monoculture.
Your Hometown Needs Your Vote

Your Hometown Needs Your Vote

Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor April 23, 2018
Make your vote count and register to vote in your home state before the upcoming midterm elections in November.
Don’t Let ‘Sex and the City’ Take Over Our City

Don’t Let ‘Sex and the City’ Take Over Our City

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinion Editor April 23, 2018
Cynthia Nixon is not qualified to be governor of New York.
Cynthia Nixon Embodies Worrying Trend

Cynthia Nixon Embodies Worrying Trend

Victor Porcelli, Deputy Opinions Editor April 19, 2018
With more and more celebrities considering running for political office, it is time to reexamine our standards for elected officials.
Why I Marched for Science

Why I Marched for Science

Tyler Crews, Opinion Editor April 16, 2018
As a humanities student, I tend to shy away from science. However, I marched with others on Saturday because I recognize the need for science in policymaking.
Combating Climate Change Begins With Citizens

Combating Climate Change Begins With Citizens

Ignangeli Salinas-Muñiz, Staff Writer April 10, 2018
Citizens must not only demand that politicians institute green policies but also recognize how they themselves benefit from an unstable environment. Protecting the environment begins with citizens.
The Inevitable Activism of the Supreme Court

The Inevitable Activism of the Supreme Court

Janice Lee, Contributing Writer April 3, 2018
Activism inevitably occurs at the Supreme Court, but we must hold the judicial system accountable.