Op-Eds
campus
A response to Dr. Chatbot and student complacency
If we can present it as a fun opportunity rather than one more duty in an already exhausting time, then by all means we should. Read More
rcsd
Apocalyptic eating in the Rochester City School District
School breakfasts and lunches have always looked like they were dug out of somebody’s bomb shelter, but this is a new low. Read More
dating
Dear men on dating apps
I’m simply pointing out that if you are ashamed, you’re ashamed for good reason. Read More
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Body shaming
I opt out of romance to protect myself from fat-shaming and bigotry
Truthfully, whether fat people are insecure or not, whether we love or hate our bodies, makes little difference to how others treat us. Read More
COVID-19
The Dr. Chatbot challenge rewards students for their complacency
We’re lucky the University chose positive reinforcement, because, frankly, we don’t deserve it. Read More
COVID-19
Kroger’s vaccine reward scheme is an exercise in futility
I doubt that $100 will be sufficient persuasion for those afraid of the government putting tracking chips inside each vial. Read More
ableism
An open letter to openers, closers, and people with keys
Rerouting around these locked doors over the past few weeks has me thinking about the way physically disabled students go about their days. Read More
consent
Consent is simple, actually
The laws have changed and the social norms are changing, but the reality of what constitutes a consensual sexual encounter has not changed. Read More
accents
Everyone you know has an accent
The right question to ask is, “What particular accent does the person have?” Read More
academics
Winter and summer sessions can’t just go on, business as usual
UR has chosen to allow expensive tuition to be a barrier, making winter session practically irrelevant for students on any sort of financial aid. Read More
