Op-Eds

Weighing a cure against a disease

The Zika virus is the most recent international health emergency, and has been the centerpiece of debate over the growing threat of epidemics. Read More

On the death of Justice Scalia

No one, no matter how politically disengaged, could have possibly missed the last several days of talk regarding the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Read More

Don’t close Douglass and hold classes

Don’t give yourself such a terrible class schedule, don’t get the unlimited swipes plan, and never trust the Rochester weather. Read More

The case for Hillary

It’s obvious that Clinton is the most experienced and prepared candidate for the presidency in decades. Read More

The case for Bernie

As we draw closer to the 2016 Presidential election, political discourse is heating up throughout the nation. But something is different this time...the millennial generation is far more involved in the political process than previous generations were. Read More

Town hall meetings fall short, we need rapid change

After protesting and listing demands it seems that the University has responded with their usual passing of responsibility. Read More

At SOTU, Obama delivers hopeful message of conciliation

President Obama, in his last major address to the nation, reminded us of the importance of working together. It’s time we listen. Read More

With address, Obama fails to mend division

President Obama’s speech reflected his need to defend his legacy as president, at a time when a large majority of Americans believe that the country is headed in the wrong direction. Read More

It has to stop: pro-gun rhetoric is costing lives

It's a matter of national security. Read More

UR Parking: Charge us more, please

Last week, Campus Times Photo Editor Parsa Lotfi repeated a common complaint among students  (“Park It, UR,” Nov. 12, Opinions). Parking permits cost a lot, and parking tickets are annoying. Wouldn’t it be great if we paid less and got away with more? It does seem, intuitively, that $450 or $500 a semester is a […]