Opinions
cultural disconnect
Cultural identities are a balancing act
I remember feeling overwhelmed by trying to balance my South Asian culture and the white-dominant Western culture of my hometown. Read More
communication
Making long-distance friendships work: A formula
To make long-distance relationships work, we need both types of communication consistently, not just when it is convenient. Read More
Israel
Blindspots: Listen to Israelis
Palestinians say Israeli officials want to violently expel them from their homes and take their land. Israeli officials agree. Read More
beliefs
Political neutrality: Is it a choice we can make?
For many of us, staying neutral simply meant allowing the flow of politics to subsume our beliefs and hopes for the future. Read More
emotions
Trauma dumping in the Campus Times Opinions section
The CT Opinions section provided a safe space, a written outlet where I could delve into my sadness and anger without feeling like a burden. Read More
art
Modern art often lacks effort and creativity
The dilemma with modern art arises when the criteria (creativity, effort, ingenuity, etc.) the viewer looks for are hard to identify. Read More
entertainent
Notes by Nadia: TV is ruined
I miss the days when I could turn the TV on and watch reruns of my favorite childhood shows. Now, they’re all blocked behind a paywall. Read More
adulthood
Growing up into nostalgia
Recently, I’ve been grappling with a feeling of impending adulthood — what it entails, what it takes away, and what it creates. Read More
books
BookTok is turning the publishing industry into fast fashion
Are publishers and authors publishing books too quickly to capitalize on hype, and does this hurt the quality of their writing? Read More
american dream
The American Dream: a legacy of meritocracy
A deeper look into the meritocratic ideology of the American Dream reveals tragic, deeply-rooted consequences on national attitudes. Read More
