Opinions
Ed Observers
Apathy is change this coming November
We all know that there are some huge and supposedly important elections coming in November. Turn on the television — there are already a myriad of back-and-forth attack ads slandering one politician, because he or she took this or that sleazy donation, or said something that could or could not be construed as marginally racist. […]
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Parking for the public
Have you ever wondered why UR seems to host fewer “big name” attractions as compared to other nearby colleges? Surely we’re as deserving of a Bob Dylan or Drake concert as the Rochester Institute of Technology or SUNY Binghamton. What often prevents UR from being a preferred venue for such events is that the campus […]
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Common exam pains
Many UR students know the pain that is waking up for exams during common exam time. Being up at 7 a.m. or maybe even pulling an all-nighter before, is an all too common occurrence — one that can seriously impinge upon a student’s ability to perform. Ask anyone how he or she feels that early […]
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Pakistan can no longer be counted as an ally
I no longer feel that we can honestly call Pakistan an ally. Recently Two truck drivers were burned alive in an attack on fuel tankers heading to Afghanistan. Additionaly NATO forces launched attacks into Pakistan in attempts to eliminate terrorist threats. Taking these two events into consideration, let’s examine Pakistan’s response. Pakistani Ambassador Jalil Abbas […]
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The importance of studying the humanities
Despite attending a modern research university, humanities students at the UR suffer relatively little for their choice of majors. Ribbing from their colleagues in the sciences, UR students interested in the humanities have a reasonable variety of programs from which to choose. The unfortunate truth, however, is that as research universities go, this is far […]
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The moral dilemmas of stem cell research
Stem cell research, particularly embryonic stem cell research, appears frequently in the news. Having followed this ongoing coverage and taken a general interest in the subject, we find that a number of pertinent issues often seem to go unaddressed. Our intent in writing this article is neither to attack nor defend the use of human […]
Ed Observers
The joys of a combined Meliora weekend
The anticipated Meliora Weekend contributes three days of University sponsored excitement and celebrations meant for parents, alumni and students alike. The weekend not only hosts eminent keynote speakers and comedians, but dozens of events also fill nearly every available hour and provide the school community with entertainment that boosts students’ morale for weeks to come. […]
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Extend fall break
UR students are tired. Midterm season is upon us, essays are piling up and stress is visible on students’ faces. And what is ironic about the lack of energy across campus is that we supposedly have just had a “Fall Break.” After having Monday off to rejuvenate, the general consensus is that one […]
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Got journalism?
Student newspapers are an ancient tradition for almost every university in this country, but many schools still do not offer the option to actually major in journalism, including this one. While a journalism minor is offered, UR students who want to major in journalism must instead follow an English concentration in Language, Media, and […]
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Suicide should never be glorified in society
Suicide is, unfortunately, not an uncommon occurrence in America. According to the CDC, 95 people take their own lives everyday. Most suicides go unreported, even by local media. By contrast, the recent suicide of 18-year-old Tyler Clementi has drawn international attention. This is due to media speculation that the cause of his death was […]