Opinions

Toxic Meliora or generic brand capitalism?

I’m tired of the phrase “toxic Meliora.”  Yes, I agree, this school sucks the life out of us. But I take issue with the administration’s choice to explicitly tie course overloads with “toxic Meliora” culture in their most recent update to the overload policy, which implies chronic overloading is the source of student complaints about […]

It’s okay to only pass your classes

When you’re a procrastinator, you assume that putting in the effort will make things change, but it hasn’t. Read More

Protests, pressure cookers, and critical thinking

During the heat of the moment, when emotions and pressure are high, there is a high chance we will take actions we will regret. Read More

Being stuck in tradition sucks

Take advantage of your position to make your group environment a place where everyone feels that they can be heard. Read More

Meliora shouldn’t be toxic

Starting in fall of 2022, there is a hard 24-credit cap on overloading, and students must explain why an overload of any amount is necessary. Read More

Inside the Health Promotion Office

Bottom line — prioritizing specific, diverse programming is more important than a new yoga session in the library.  Read More

Waving the white flag with pride

I’ve been wondering if I’m straight a lot recently. It’s funny — usually, the trope is that people have to consider the reverse. Read More

I am exactly like other girls

Somehow I thought that almost all girls liked pink and skirts and makeup, and they were just making the wrong choice. Read More

The model minority myth: A double-edged sword

How do you embrace yourself entirely with respect to your racial identity and individuality when you do fit the stereotype?  Read More

Baseless motivation and the meliora mindset

Underlying those factors was a mentality of unhealthy perfectionism, taking the desire to be the best version of myself too far. Read More