Op-Eds
clothing
‘Gender-neutral’ doesn’t mean ‘gay’
Some people have questioned my gender identity and sexual orientation because of the way I dress. I wear quite a bunch of men’s clothing — shirts, sweaters, and a coat. The first time that I bought men’s clothing was with my dad, browsing around the men’s section at a GAP store. I picked up the […]
Body shaming
Stop body shaming
My body is my most profound confidant and ally. I’ve hurt my body psychologically and emotionally, although not physically, blaming it for not being perfect, as if perfect exists. The resulting pain has destroyed my sense of self and the love, comfort, and safety my body affords me. This pain is not entirely my doing. […]
Op-Eds
The pros and cons of living with a bestie
As the posts searching for roommates and suitemates flood social media, housing season descends upon us. For many students, our first instinct is to room together with people we know. After all, since we already have a close relationship, living with them should be a breeze. Rooming with friends often comes with the added benefit […]
Op-Eds
March For Our Lives: Have we forgotten?
On March 24, 2018, the March For Our Lives, an international demonstration advocating for better gun control in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting, took place. The day of the shooting — February 14, 2018 — was one of the scariest days of my life. It will remain seared into my […]
Op-Eds
Jussie Smollet and false victimhood
We are in an era of retribution and justice. This is the time for victims of injustice to reap rewards for their undeserved trauma. Many victims are taking this opportunity to come out and share their stories. Speaking is seen as act of bravery. It is also seen as redundant. The public is growing frustrated […]
Admissions
How to prevent wealth from predetermining admissions
It’s been hard to avoid the recent college admissions scandals, in which many rich and famous parents tried to buy their children spots at elite universities. This involved mail fraud and bribing athletic coaches and standardized test proctors, sometimes to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Notably, the universities were themselves unaware of […]
College Republicans
College Republicans: A time and place for everything
My parents fear for my life. The recent terrorist attack in New Zealand where at least 50 Muslims were killed while praying has shaken them and the global community at large. The Muslim community is in shock and overcome with waves of grief, as I’ve seen with my own eyes. This is a time for […]
Bernie Sanders
Why I’m voting for Bernie Sanders
Recently, Bernie Sanders announced his run for president. He quickly became the frontrunner, raising over $10 million in the first week of his campaign, with an average donation of $26. Of this, $1 million is recurring monthly donations; in perspective, the Trump 2020 campaign only has about $20 million on hand, after fundraising continuously since […]
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 could be classified as a social science — economics is the study of human behavioral responses to incentives. But if we take a closer look into economics, we can see that it’s actually much more […]
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 all testaments to this. The only people to benefit from America’s interventions are the defense contractors and dictators who lobby for them. I once thought Venezuela would be no different: another oil-rich country where the […]
