Opinions
Op-Eds
Music: in the ears of the beholder
People judge music too hard. Take it for what it is — something to enjoy. Read More
Op-Eds
United we stand against bullying
Uniting as one force — one unwavering force — can ward off harassment and abuse at the hands of base individuals. Read More
Editorial Boards
Bike lanes pave safer roads
UR prides itself as an ostensibly bicycle-friendly campus, but its lack of bicycle lanes is frustrating to say the least. Adding bicycle lanes will make UR safer for both cyclists and drivers. Cyclists are part of a still burgeoning community, and their street presence alone may not be enough to prevent accidents. Student drivers who […]
Ed Observers
The super(saturated) bowl
This was not just a regular game. This game was so important that it had its own media week. Sportswriters, cameramen, and our nation’s spotlights all converged in Louisiana for the forty-seventh Super Bowl this past Sunday. In response, America made sure that no stone was left unturned for this magnificent occasion. The Super Bowl […]
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Education: to each his own
Do you remember when you were a kid and teachers explained that while some people learn best visually, others learn best aurally? As it turns out, the differences don’t stop there. Some people like working in small groups while others prefer being lectured. Some like to work in laboratories while others prefer classrooms. There are […]
Sex and the CT
Begging the bad sex question: Is it his or her fault?
Who is really to blame for bad sex, men or women? Read More
Editorial Boards
Constructive criticism
Campus construction could do a better job communicating with students. Read More
Editorial Boards
Dining services applauded
No other department on campus works harder than Dining Services to communicate with students. It constantly welcomes feedback and, more importantly, responds to it. For example, the monthly Dining Committee meetings aren’t just free food. All of the Dining Services administrators attend, not only to share updates, but to solicit student thoughts. What other department […]
Ed Observers
Let’s be blunt: the issue of pot
In case you’ve been living under a rock for a while now, I’m going to fill you in on some of the more recent advances in the movement to legalize marijuana. Sixteen states now have medical marijuana systems in place. This means that those states have voted and decided that marijuana can be […]
Opinions
The real history of the Civil Rights Movement: a rebuttal
I was in the audience when Melissa Harris-Perry, a professor and television personality, delivered the commemorative address about the late Martin Luther King, Jr. Hers was a polished and thought-provoking address, at which time she offered her analysis of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. In essence, she concluded the following: the Civil Rights […]