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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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