Opinions

Weighing in the war in Gaza for this year’s presidential election

What are each candidate’s views on the conflicts in the Middle East, and how will they be dealing with the issue when becoming president? Read More

Why I’m voting yes to Prop. 1 (and you should too)

Many opponents to Prop. 1 claim it will allow for “illegal” immigrants to vote, for men to compete against little girls in sports, and even the legalization of pedophilia. These concerns are rooted in fear. Read More

Notes by Nadia: My thoughts on the election

This is a man who wants to destroy our democracy, and I won’t listen to anyone who says otherwise. Read More

On demanding transparency in a time of censorship

Unfortunately, some at the University seem to believe they can restrict the scale of our coverage, the opinions of our editorials, and the access of our reporters. Read More

Creating a climate of engagement and empowerment

Creating an engaged campus climate counters feelings of apathy with intellectual curiosity. Read More

Letter to the Editor: Your vote. Your voice. Your role in shaping the future.

Vote for the big races, and vote for the small races — every election will impact the communities we live in. Read More

The children will not save us

The debate was no more well attended than last year, and no more inspiring. Read More

The DeLorme Report: As a Rochesterian — I’m pissed, and I’m voting for a Republican

For this year's race in New York’s 25th Congressional District, Joe Morelle (D) has got to go. Gregg Sadwick (R) needs to be our next representative. Read More

Putting through the patriarchy: The golf club bias exposed

And while some may argue that there’s no harm in women taking up the sport in an attempt to “keep up with the guys,” the very fact that such expectations even exist speaks volumes about the barriers we’re still expected to navigate. Read More

The impact of campus activism that falls into misinformation: A Syrian’s perspective

When campus activists speak of Israel’s “senseless violence” or “systematic erasure,” they fail to recognize that Hezbollah itself has been a major contributor to this cycle of destruction. Read More