Opinions

The overlooked issue on animal testing

Once you’ve gotten used to one way of doing things, finding a practical yet different solution is a challenge. Read More

Response to ‘Inside the Health Promotion Office’

This letter has been written in response to an anonymous op-ed published last week, titled "Inside the Health Promotion Office." Read More

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

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

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