Opinions
dating
Dear men on dating apps
I’m simply pointing out that if you are ashamed, you’re ashamed for good reason. Read More
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Body shaming
I opt out of romance to protect myself from fat-shaming and bigotry
Truthfully, whether fat people are insecure or not, whether we love or hate our bodies, makes little difference to how others treat us. Read More
COVID-19
The Dr. Chatbot challenge rewards students for their complacency
We’re lucky the University chose positive reinforcement, because, frankly, we don’t deserve it. Read More
COVID-19
Kroger’s vaccine reward scheme is an exercise in futility
I doubt that $100 will be sufficient persuasion for those afraid of the government putting tracking chips inside each vial. Read More
COVID-19
Prioritizing donors jeopardizes the vaccine rollout
Where else are administrators pulling strings to serve the business side of UR while talking a big game about fairness? Read More
campus
Muskaan’s Musings: Will coming back to Rochester be worth it?
I don’t know If I’ll get to enjoy even a fraction of the aspects of college life I took for granted before COVID-19. Read More
campus
Take a closer look at Wilson Commons’ war memorials
If we’re callous, careless, or ignorant in our memorialization of those who gave their lives for this country, can we really say that we’ve honored them? Read More
ableism
An open letter to openers, closers, and people with keys
Rerouting around these locked doors over the past few weeks has me thinking about the way physically disabled students go about their days. Read More
consent
Consent is simple, actually
The laws have changed and the social norms are changing, but the reality of what constitutes a consensual sexual encounter has not changed. Read More
