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Eliminate cultural bias through online peer review
Undertaking research projects and writing essays about foreign places and different cultures is made easier every time technology improves. Airplanes, telephones, and fax machines, to name just a few important inventions, have made conducting research in places formerly inaccessible to many undergraduate students much more feasible. For instance, I can download a PDF of a […]
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Stop berating Congress and fix the real problem
The current federal shutdown is but the latest antic of a dysfunctional Congress. Enough House Republicans are in favor of the Senate’s proposed compromise to pass it, but as of Tuesday night, Speaker John Boehner won’t let the House vote on it, fearing retaliation from extremists within the GOP. Over the last several years, extremists […]
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Gun control won’t stop the violence, but guns might
Throughout the past year, our elected representatives have pushed for stricter gun control laws. Usually, you will hear about background checks or banning assault weapons. President Barack Obama, Governor Chris Christie, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Senator Charles Schumer, and Governor Andrew Cuomo are among the leading elected officials who have signed into law actions they say […]
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Public Safety’s $15,000 name change expensive, unnecessary
To coincide with the official deployment of sworn peace officers next month, UR has decided to officially change and re-brand UR Security as UR Public Safety. While the addition of a new dimension of safety for students is a momentous occasion, we do not believe it warranted the frivolous spending that occurred to simply change […]
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Pope Francis’ call to change deserves a listen
Twelve years ago, the Chaplains at the Interfaith Chapel participated in a discussion on faith and spirituality with members of the Pride Network. To be candid, I was apprehensive because I was the new Catholic priest on campus. The divide between members of the LGBT community and Catholic Church was palpable, sometimes bordering on disdain. […]
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A sensible solution to gun violence
My heart goes out to those whose lives were shattered and families who were torn apart by the recent shooting in the Washington Navy Yard. It was a tragedy that this country has faced too often, and unless there is some drastic change, it’s a tragedy we will face again. There have been at least […]
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UHS should provide a non-judgmental environment
For many students, college is a time to explore one’s sexuality and develop a positive, healthy familiarity with sex. In many cases, this can contribute to a significant increase in both self-esteem and overall well-being. Here on campus, the University Health Service (UHS) is the primary location for students to stop in for flu shots, […]
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Hypocrisy, sexism flourish in the world of Buzzfeed
A quick search of the keyword “sexist” in the Buzzfeed toolbar pulls up a plethora of articles about advertisements, runway models, and public behavior. Notably, none of the articles are about men. The articles shame specific advertisements and people that objectify women or demean a woman’s role in society. To its credit, Buzzfeed does this […]
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Fresh meat are people too
I was in the line at Danforth, our wonderful local dining facility here at Rochester, when I heard a rather interesting conversation. Two girls were standing behind me talking and one of them said, “Oh my god, this girl totally cut me in line the other day. Obviously a freshman, I mean she had no […]
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Military strike not the answer in Syria
The storms clouds of a major Middle Eastern war have been gathering for years. A U.S. attack on Syria would bring that war closer, further destabilizing a region already reeling from violence. It would also have global consequences. Central to the world order that emerged with the evolution of the modern nation state is the […]
