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Exchanging six days for the justice of thousands
In the light of all the events that have occurred regarding the Jaeger sexual harassment case, and the response of the student community through protest, you might wonder the extent to which our student body has to scream in order to be heard. Someone who demonstrates the lengths to which an individual on campus will […]
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Clinton’s wrong: The electoral college should stay
Last week, Hillary Clinton’s new book, “What Happened,” was released. In the book, she blames several different factors for her loss in the presidential election, including James Comey’s letter, Russian interference in the election, Bernie Sanders, and sexism, among others. In an interview with Anderson Cooper, she added the Electoral College to the list. In […]
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Seligman comforts the comfortable
Neutrality in the face of catastrophe only serves to bolster the power of the perpetrator. Read More
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Seligman should resign
I won’t give another cent as long as Seligman remains president. Read More
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Breaking down Seligman’s bad arguments
I may not be as accomplished a legal scholar as Joel Seligman is, but I have been a competitive debater for 10 years and led the Debate Union as its president for two years — so trust me, I know how to call out a bad argument when I see one. Read More
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First year or freshman?
Many students are confused or annoyed by the University's new change in lingo when it comes to the term "first-year," formerly known as "freshman." This change has students asking many questions on the topic: Why has this change occurred, who it is aimed at, and does this change actually improve a first-year's experience here . […]
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Advising the advisors
It’s day (insert number here) of orientation, and I’m inspecting the other first-years as we sit in a group meeting with our pre-major advisor, who was apparently assigned to us semi-randomly. The kid at the other side of the table has a notebook, his freshman handbook, and a bright red collared shirt that says, “I’ve […]
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If money is all that you love
Somebody, or perhaps multiple people, weighed the prospect of hurting a customer against the prospect of losing money, and decided that the latter was worse. Read More
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Why college students should pay attention to national debt
While it may not be of the moment, the national debt is something that effects all of our futures - so we should talk about it. Read More
