Opinions
Ed Observers
America needs you
Over a century and a half ago, this nation threatened to fall apart. It was only through the strength and bravery of our citizens that our country survived, resolving to ensure that our unique nation, governed of, by, and for the people, did not perish from the earth. Since that moment, the U.S. has faced […]
Ed Observers
Campus Times endorses Antoinette Esce and David Stark for SA President and Vice President
Politics aside, junior Antoinette Esce and sophomore David Stark come across as capable, confident, and personable. The passion and dedication that each candidate holds for their service to the student body can easily be heard in their voices when they speak about their plans. Their fervor and dedication is tempered by a friendly disposition and […]
Sex and the CT
Ask Chris: Making your love life a piece of cake
My boyfriend has taken to calling me muffin and cupcake, but I hate it. How do I tell him? I intend to, like bread, rise to the occasion and give you some great advice, as I have seen a very similar situation play out recently. After all, it’s the yeast I can do. Personally, I […]
Op-Eds
Come to oppose the Common Core
Bill Gates has called it a “big win for education”. Its website prominently displays the noble mission of “preparing America’s students for success”. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan claims that it will “set loose the creativity and innovation of educators at the local level”. What am I talking about? That would be “Common Core”, […]
Ed Observers
Everyone wins the lottery
As a freshman entering the housing lottery for the first time, I have only heard the most daunting of rumors. It’s been said that “it’s one of the most stressful times of the year,” and that “you’ll be lucky if you don’t lose a friend in the process”. All of this negative hype forces you […]
Editorial Boards
Explore a balanced life at UR
“What’s the value of a college education?” We’ve heard this question countless times, often linked to statistics about salary and quality of life when teachers, college reps, and parents have made the pitch about the benefits of higher learning. But when we consider the pros of college, perhaps we should instead ask ourselves, “What’s the […]
Editorial Boards
Everyone should utilize the Athletic Center
Goergen Athletic Center, the gym, GAC. It’s a place that can inspire as much loathing as it can drive. It’s a facility that one find on nearly every college campus in the U.S. It is as universal as it is important for the students of a university, even if many don’t take advantage of its […]
Op-Eds
Animal testing needs to go
The controversy surrounding animal testing has recently become a major international news story with the European Union, India, and Israel banning animal testing for cosmetics and the revelation that China has quietly been requiring cosmetic tests that poison, burn, and blind animals even though superior methods not requiring animal testing are now available. The debate […]
Sex and the CT
Ask Estrada: Hookups, relationships, and great expectations
My boyfriend’s penis is only 2.5 inches long. I’m used to longer penises than this, but I love him so much I don’t want him to know he’s so small. Is there any way I can fix this and make my sex life more pleasurable? I’m not sure whether the “2.5 inches long” refers to […]
Op-Eds
Don’t be a bystander on Ukraine
In times of great political upheaval, there is nothing more dangerous than the passive acceptance of crimes committed on an international scale. While to many Americans the internal turmoil taking place in Ukraine may seem distant and obscure, it is crucial to understand that Russia’s military involvement in the affairs of an independent country may […]
