Opinions

Muskaan’s Musings: A hug on a plate

What’s the quickest, fastest, and most effective way to cure homesickness? Read More

The University’s tone deaf response to burnout

These efforts aren’t just unhelpful, but actively mocking the issues students are facing. Read More

The problem with American news

News stations’ tendency to focus on the stories that get the most viewers makes a story more likely to be inaccurately reported and sensationalized. Read More

My plea to you: Get vaccinated

People who are eligible to get the vaccine have a moral obligation to do so.  Read More

Muskaan’s Musings: UR’s housing Hunger Games need an update

The housing lottery is an arduous, emotionally taxing, and needlessly stressful system. Read More

The University’s nonsensical approach to COVID-19 public health policy

Clearly, the school felt that giving people friendship bracelets would satiate their craving for frat parties. But what did it actually accomplish? Read More

Your River Campus bathroom handbook

As a frequent user of bathrooms, it is my sole duty and honor to make you aware of all the best places to do all the best things. Read More

The privilege of white lies for a biracial Asian-American

Although some people can immediately tell that I’m Asian, there’s an undeniable privilege in knowing that passing as white is even an option for me. While I have had moments like last March where I’ve felt fear because of my race, I’ve never been racially discriminated against, and that’s something I don’t take for granted. Read More

Being an ally to Asians in America should continue indefinitely

You have a moral obligation to look for the way institutional issues touch your life, because they do. Read More

In defense of liberty

Only when both liberty and democracy are impossible should an established authority be granted any power over their peers. Read More