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Ban the bottle, stop rights abuse

We should ban the bottle. Here's why. Read More

Law school still worth it — if all things considered

Is law school worth it in today's market? Is it worth the financial investment? Read More

Sticking to the deadline: NYC school funding

Menedez needs to respect the oft-forgotten deadline, a lesson we should all take to heart. Read More

The plague known as media bias

Bias is inherent to today's media — learn to prevent getting brainwashed and think for yourself. Read More

Windows 8 evaluation

Was the upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8 good or bad? Many complain that Windows 8 is a horrible upgrade. The user interface is awful. You can’t navigate through anything. There’s many bugs within the operating system, key issues with connecting to Wi-Fi. I agree; when I first looked at Windows 8, I thought […]

Looking back: Maybe Bush wasn’t so bad

The legacy of former President George W. Bush’s administration will forever be defined, and in many ways marred, by the war on terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. Unbeknownst to most of the American public however, Bush leaves behind another significant legacy. I’m by no means a huge fan of his entire presidency, but if Bush […]

UR alumnus leaves impressive legacy

Steven Chu ‘70 resigned from his position as President Obama’s Secretary of energy on Feb 1. In four years, Chu has accomplished several significant feats and has contributed to Obama’s  Cabinet in a way which the University should be proud of. Throughout his years as secretary, Chu has wisely invested in  clean-energy solutions and expertly […]

Music: in the ears of the beholder

People judge music too hard. Take it for what it is — something to enjoy. Read More

United we stand against bullying

Uniting as one force — one unwavering force — can ward off harassment and abuse at the hands of base individuals. Read More

Education: to each his own

Do you remember when you were a kid and teachers explained that while some people learn best visually, others learn best aurally? As it turns out, the differences don’t stop there. Some people like working in small groups while others prefer being lectured. Some like to work in laboratories while others prefer  classrooms. There are […]