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economics
Economics is in STEM, where it belongs
Recently, UR moved Economics from a social science to a STEM major. At first glance, I can see how economics…
Venezuela
Why it could make sense to depose Maduro
I’m generally opposed to foreign intervention. American meddling often makes bad situations worse — Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and Cuba are…
Sneaker culture
The laces that bind us: The significance of sneaker culture
In my dorm room, safely tucked in a little corner of the floor, sits a pair of bright orange, special…
blackface
Pissed off at Gucci? Start supporting local brands
Over the years, a lot of companies and celebrities have seemingly profited from the historical mistreatment and misrepresentation of black…
Environment
The hidden dangers of microplastics
Many of the negative impacts humans have on the environment are visible to the naked eye. Trash washes up on…
american
Ariana Grande and society’s problem with details
It’s important to remember that Asian Americans are equally American.
Long distant relationships
It takes a lot of effort to be in a long distance relationship
Long-distance relationships are extremely hard to work through and in most cases don’t work. They take a lot of effort,…
name
What’s in a name? A lot, actually
A name is more than just a word. It carries the weight of a person’s whole identity. A name can…
eating
Is organic food really that great?
The organic food industry is on the rise and claims to have both environmental and animal benefits. However, new data…
Shutdown
The shutdown mystery
Last night, when I was looking at the graph of Trump’s approval rating on FiveThirtyEight, my friend Charles said it…