Opinions
Ed Observers
New overload policy signals a promising future for UR students
As a soon-to-be alumna, the overload policy makes me hopeful for how campus culture will blossom over the coming years. Read More
Op-Eds
A more engaging way to teach science
We should teach students how wrong famous historical scientists were. It would encourage students to be wrong, to experiment. Read More
Ed Observers
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 […]
Ed Observers
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
Op-Eds
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
Ed Observers
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
Administration
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
Health
Inside the Health Promotion Office
Bottom line — prioritizing specific, diverse programming is more important than a new yoga session in the library. Read More
Ed Observers
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
Op-Eds
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
