Opinions
Op-Eds
A sensible solution to gun violence
My heart goes out to those whose lives were shattered and families who were torn apart by the recent shooting in the Washington Navy Yard. It was a tragedy that this country has faced too often, and unless there is some drastic change, it’s a tragedy we will face again. There have been at least […]
Op-Eds
UHS should provide a non-judgmental environment
For many students, college is a time to explore one’s sexuality and develop a positive, healthy familiarity with sex. In many cases, this can contribute to a significant increase in both self-esteem and overall well-being. Here on campus, the University Health Service (UHS) is the primary location for students to stop in for flu shots, […]
Op-Eds
Hypocrisy, sexism flourish in the world of Buzzfeed
A quick search of the keyword “sexist” in the Buzzfeed toolbar pulls up a plethora of articles about advertisements, runway models, and public behavior. Notably, none of the articles are about men. The articles shame specific advertisements and people that objectify women or demean a woman’s role in society. To its credit, Buzzfeed does this […]
Op-Eds
Fresh meat are people too
I was in the line at Danforth, our wonderful local dining facility here at Rochester, when I heard a rather interesting conversation. Two girls were standing behind me talking and one of them said, “Oh my god, this girl totally cut me in line the other day. Obviously a freshman, I mean she had no […]
Editorial Boards
Bomb threat demands greater transparency
Despite last Friday’s bomb threat in Wallis Hall, the University chose to withhold all information both during and after the incident. Despite the option of sending an AlertUR, the University kept students in the dark, a fact that disturbs us on several levels. “There is a step-by-step analysis that occurs very quickly to determine a […]
Editorial Boards
Dining changes: a mixed bag
Dining Services has unveiled a slew of changes to its offerings this year, both welcome and dubious. The inclusion of microwaves at Pura Vida, the added option of “Grab-and-Go” meals at the Meliora, and extended hours at Starbucks are all improvements that will provide students with more options and greater convenience. Some of these changes, […]
Ed Observers
Let entrepreneurship guide your college years
Dear class of 2017, Welcome to the college years, a period when you’ll rediscover yourself, meet new influencers, and ask powerful questions. During this time, arguably the most vibrant years of your life, you’ll almost certainly be swept into the tumult of a student’s life. You’ll also face some amazing experiences that you will cherish […]
Op-Eds
Military strike not the answer in Syria
The storms clouds of a major Middle Eastern war have been gathering for years. A U.S. attack on Syria would bring that war closer, further destabilizing a region already reeling from violence. It would also have global consequences. Central to the world order that emerged with the evolution of the modern nation state is the […]
Op-Eds
The case for bombing Syria
If there’s one thing everyone agrees on, it’s this: Syria is a mess. Yet most of Syria’s possible futures are even scarier than the present, and the highest chance of avoiding them comes from encouraging the swiftest rebel victory possible. The costs of inaction far outweigh the costs of action. Critics of an intervention often […]
Editorial Boards
Make education resemble real life
In an age when there are consistently high expectations for the United States’ fiscal and social role in the world, it is paramount that the superpower meticulously reevaluate its education system. Compared to ones in China, Korea, and Finland, American schools demonstrate an alarming inferiority in math, reading, and science, scoring several places below its […]