Ed Observers
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Print prevails: In defense of the campus newspaper
It’s clear that print media of all forms is struggling and I would hate to see any of it go defunct. But if there’s one type of publication that can, should and will survive, it’s the campus newspaper. When you work on your campus newspaper it consumes you. It becomes all you can think about, […]
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‘Gravity,’ ‘Aningaaq’ a testament to Cuarón’s genius
If “Gravity” were a symphony — and believe me, Alfonso Cuarón’s space thriller deserves a comparison of that scope — then “Aningaaq” would be the seven-measure rest leading up to the third movement. The short companion piece, directed by Cuarón’s son and “Gravity” scribe Jonas Cuarón, centers around the man at the other end of […]
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Break the silence around sexual assault
I will likely never feel the same emotional pain of those who have been sexually abused or placed in unwanted sexual encounters. Either way, when it comes to the issue of sexual abuse, what scares me the most is the silence following an attack. I had a friend who was abused in high school by […]
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Apathy grips UR
As a newspaper, the Campus Times strives to report, as factually and completely as possible, on issues relevant to our campus as a whole. For years, the University has been living with a problem that transcends, as clichéd as it may sound, time and administration. The problem I am alluding to, of course, is apathy […]
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UR Dining still needs improvement
UR dining ----— what is there to say? The dining program at UR definitely had many ups and downs over the past years. In 2010, Danforth Dining Center went through major renovations, completely re-imaging and redesigning its outdated interior. The past year, students have also seen major changes to the Meliora Restaurant. In the past, […]
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Address the gender inequality within STEM fields
Often, I try to ignore the obvious. I try to dismiss the trend I’m seeing: the trend that women are shying away from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related fields. The paucity of females in these areas has, quite frankly, become a red flag. Yet this issue is not solely within my line of sight. […]
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Radical right destroying GOP
As the far-right continues to grow in power and influence, the GOP itself is crumbling. A party that once catered to professionals, businessmen, and hardworking families striving for a more prosperous America has been co-opted by the ignorant, misinformed, and bigots of the country. If the Republican Party hopes to regain its standing in America, […]
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NCAA: Focus on the players
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is constantly criticized throughout the sports world for its handling of football and basketball, the organization’s two most popular and profitable sports. While much of this attention is deserved, the criticism of the NCAA should not be confined to just its decisions regarding these particular sports. Other sports may […]
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Manziel criticism unwarranted
The sportswriting community is intent on destroying Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel’s draft stock. I am here to defend a man who has seemingly been advised to not defend himself. Sportswriters and pundits have scolded Manziel for his antics and failure to prepare for the NFL. Yet he is doing the exact opposite. In 2012, […]
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Ode to the disposable camera
If you are a frequenter of bar parties, you may know me as the miserable looking girl clutching a large, bulky camera and standing off to the side of the room. Occasionally, I walk around snapping pictures, but for the majority of the time, I am looking awkward and quite nervous. My apprehensiveness is not […]
