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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 […]
Editorial Boards
SA budget needs deliberation
On Monday, April 8, the Students’ Association (SA) Senate approved the $1,154,250 SA budget for the 2013-14 school year — less than an hour after first laying eyes on it. Senators typically have a week to review the budget before voting, but this year they were given just a 10-minute summary by SA Treasurer and […]
Ed Observers
“Siamese Dream”: a classic record revisited
Like many vinyl enthusiasts, I spent this past Saturday celebrating Record Store Day. Record Store Day is a legitimate holiday celebrated internationally on the third Saturday in April, and I lined up outside my local record shop, eager to expand my humble record collection. Though I was unable to find Cliff Martinez’s “Drive” soundtrack, it […]
Op-Eds
Boston bombings: keep mourning and politics separate
It’s about time we, as a global community, start valuing human life and quit squandering resources on making killing more efficient Read More
Op-Eds
Three tips for dodging procrastination during finals
As you prepare for your week of hitting the books, begin your anti-procrastination campaign now. Read More
Op-Eds
Go green for good reason, seek science in sustainability
Relegating serious environmental issues to “feel-good” activism is a slap in the face for those interested in finding real solutions to our environmental problems. Read More
Op-Eds
City Year: great cause, experience, post-grad plan
Some people assume that serving with an organization like City Year means that you want to become a teacher or go into education. This is not always true. Read More
Op-Eds
Uniting different faiths
Sometimes, when religious conflict is discussed, people suggest that the best solution is to do away with religion entirely. But is religion really the issue? Read More
Ed Observers
True charity demands grit, perseverance
Within the last week, the UR community had the opportunity to participate in three events in support of three fantastic causes: the YellowJackets’ Concert for a Cure benefitting the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance, Colleges Against Cancer’s Relay for Life, and the Rochester walk for the American Heart Association (AHA) at Blue Cross Arena. Each charity […]
Editorial Boards
Reconsider drinking age, join Amethyst Initiative
The bottom line is that when it comes to alcohol, everyone needs to be personally responsible — whether 18, 21, or 50. Read More
