Ed Observers
Ed Observers
Don’t force people to fight for their mental health
The boundaries that do exist are there to stop healthy students from taking advantage of something they don’t need. Read More
Ed Observers
Kenosha’s Kyle Rittenhouse is one of many
In my opinion, the lack of response to this verdict indicates the absolute exhaustion that permeates the town. Read More
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Our labor is worth more
We deserve $15. Full stop. We deserve more, frankly. The whole country would benefit from higher wages at the lowest level jobs. Read More
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Adjusting to the new normal is harder than it looks
We are expected to carry on with our classes and everything else like we didn’t just experience a pandemic in the first place. Read More
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Astroworld’s tragedy is astronomically naive
We have already learned how dangerous unmonitored crowds of tens of thousands of people are. Why did Astroworld force us to learn this again? Read More
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A few things I look back on fondly from the asynchronous era
I admit that on some days I wish that I could just throw on a shirt, open my laptop, and instantly be in class again. Read More
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New overload policy signals a promising future for UR students
As a soon-to-be alumna, the overload policy makes me hopeful for how campus culture will blossom over the coming years. Read More
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Toxic Meliora or generic brand capitalism?
I’m tired of the phrase “toxic Meliora.” Yes, I agree, this school sucks the life out of us. But I take issue with the administration’s choice to explicitly tie course overloads with “toxic Meliora” culture in their most recent update to the overload policy, which implies chronic overloading is the source of student complaints about […]
Ed Observers
It’s okay to only pass your classes
When you’re a procrastinator, you assume that putting in the effort will make things change, but it hasn’t. Read More
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Being stuck in tradition sucks
Take advantage of your position to make your group environment a place where everyone feels that they can be heard. Read More
