Op-Eds

Low political literacy means need for more education in civics, economics

Civics and Economics need to be required in high school so that voters will be more informed. Read More

Undecided voters can choose whether to cast a ballot on Election Day

Undecided voters have the option of not voting if they are unable to decide which candidate they prefer. Read More

No butts about it: Smokers should clean up their act on campus

Smokers should throw out their cigarette butts and make sure to follow the guidelines established by UR regarding smoking on campus. Read More

Affirmative Action still necessary in American higher education

Affirmative Action may be flawed, but it is important that it is still utilized to ensure that American students have an equal opportunity to succeed. Read More

Romney’s proposed reliance on fossil fuels fails to consider future

Romney's energy policy is short-sighted and does not account for limited amounts of fossil fuels. Read More

Obama/Biden worthy of four more years

The Obama/Biden ticket is the right choice this fall. Read More

Romney/Ryan represent the future

The Romney/Ryan ticket is the better choice for America, especially after two presidential debates. Read More

Members of Congress should put country’s budget before themselves

Congress needs to make passing the budget a priority. Read More

Students should support a fair contract for UR service workers

Students should support UR service workers in their negotiations for a fair contract. Read More

Don’t let productivity control your life: Set aside time for creativity

We spend so much time trying to be productive that we have no time to let loose and be creative. Read More