Opinions
Op-Eds
Tainted water and lives in flint
It is truly sad to see that the residents of Flint, Michigan, are reduced to such a sorry state, with their main source of water so heavily tainted. Read More
Editorial Boards
Don’t marginalize art at UR
Before college, one of my favorite things about school was art class. Unlike the social studies lectures, writing exercises, and math quizzes that filled the majority of my schedule, art class was a chance to relax and revel in a completely different kind of learning. It was creative, it was hands-on, and at the end of class […]
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
Editorial Boards
No life preservers after flood
When the University claims non-liability after half of Gale House floods, destroying multiple floors worth of residents’ possessions—including laptops, textbooks, and schoolwork—students should be outraged. Read More
Op-Eds
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
Dining
Keep dining pricing consistent
Dining prices aren’t ideal.With the “unlimited” Declining plan, many students don’t run out, even though it is still very possible to spend all 2,100 dollars worth of Declining throughout the semester. This is kind-of absurd. Read More
Douglass
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
Sex and the CT
Public opinion on pubic hair
The proliferation of porn culture, and the lasting impacts of feminist and free love movements have confused many as to what is “normal” for pubic hair — just what is the standard at UR? Read More
Race
A call for Sociology
An Open Letter to the University of Rochester Community Regarding the Current Campus Racial Climate. Read More
2016 Election
The case for Hillary
It’s obvious that Clinton is the most experienced and prepared candidate for the presidency in decades. Read More