Eddie Hock
Class of 2021
Eddie Hock is a senior majoring in History and Archaeology, Technology and Historical Structures. His first journalism experience was writing for the CT Arts and Entertainment section (now called Culture) during his first year at UR. Eddie has been writing for all CT sections ever since (mostly Culture and Opinions — he has many opinions). Outside CT, Eddie spends his time on his sneaker, comic, and record collections, his thesis for the Meliora Scholars program, and the UR Ultimate team.
Journalism
The value of journalism
Unlike most writing, good journalism doesn’t justify itself; instead, it’s justified by its subject. Read More
2020 Election
What’s in a euphemism?
Since Reagan, the American right wing has used euphemisms to disguise cruelty under nonsense phrases, shift public discourse, and couch unacceptable actions in a kind of abstract political mystique. Read More
2020 Election
Care about what politicians do, not just who they are
Don’t let Harris’s image, however you have experienced it, cloud your judgment about her nomination. Read More
black lives matter
Vandal with care: the right reasons for destruction
Random looting, especially by white so-called allies, especially of independent, often minority-owned businesses, is not direct action. Read More
Books
Boccaccio’s Decameron: Lessons from the Black Death
Keep your chin up and your friends close, and keep Boccaccio in mind. Read More
coronavirus
Wrestling in the time of coronavirus
The first thing you wonder after learning that pro wrestling is fake is why so many people seem to care so much about it anyway. Read More
conservative
The truth has a liberal bias
The role of journalism is not to act as a megaphone for public figures. Read More
CT Feet
CT Feet: I kidnap other students and steal their shoes, and you should too
Kidnapping (or as we say in the industry, “assisted vacation”) can be an exciting way to make quick cash, as well as some new friends! Read More
Research
Cornell researcher presents on prehispanic Andean tombs
The students and faculty who filled the room were there to learn about chullpas, above-ground Andean tombs that housed mummies. Read More
Obscure Sports
The future of classic Tetris
On Oct. 20, 17-year-old Joseph Saelee was crowned Classic Tetris World Champion for the second year running, blazing past a field made up largely of much older, more experienced competition. He proved his miracle win last year over seven-time champion and Tetris legend, Jonas Neubauer, was not a fluke. The kid is just that good, […]
