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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
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Services and us
Students need to be more concerned and involved with the people that serve them every day. Read More
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En-door-sing a change
A common courtesy that has been entrenched in gender role stereotyping is explored. Read More
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Helping the homeless?
For an event that claims to have the aim of raising awareness, Homeless 4 Homeless does the opposite. Read More
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UR’s political culture and its effects
It's time to stop the polarization that this country has been experiencing and come together as a campus. Read More
