Opinions
Environment
The hidden dangers of microplastics
Many of the negative impacts humans have on the environment are visible to the naked eye. Trash washes up on our beaches, the ice caps are visibly shrinking, and smog darkens our skies. But some environmental menaces, such as microplastics, are nearly invisible. The U.S. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration classifies microplastics as any piece […]
complaint
Some problems we need to address
As a junior, I think I’ve gone to school at UR long enough to have complaints that deserve an airing on a public forum. Read More
love
The perils of all-or-nothing romance
We should be honest with ourselves about what we need from our friends, so we don’t solely put the burden on our partners. Read More
american
Ariana Grande and society’s problem with details
It’s important to remember that Asian Americans are equally American. Read More
Long distant relationships
It takes a lot of effort to be in a long distance relationship
Long-distance relationships are extremely hard to work through and in most cases don’t work. They take a lot of effort, especially for college students. According to a study from Wayne State University, long-distance relationships make up around 25 to 50 percent of all college relationships. Long distances between partners can be debilitating to the relationship, […]
name
What’s in a name? A lot, actually
A name is more than just a word. It carries the weight of a person’s whole identity. A name can embody a person’s ethnicity and culture, or pay tribute to their ancestral roots. A self-given name may embody a person’s beliefs or chosen identity. Everyone has the right to have their name pronounced correctly. It […]
Ed Observers
Why UR should have a summer session
Say goodbye to winter blues, and spending months looking unsexy in your puffy winter coat. Read More
cancellations
UR needs to take the weather seriously
UR is known for its policy of not closing during severe winter storms. How does this affect the students, staff, and faculty? Read More
cancel culture
Why don’t we treat celebrities like everyone else?
In society, we treat celebrities like gods. They set our standards for beauty, fashion, and culture. Essentially, they are our modern-day idols. This is evident in how we buy their art, sing to their songs, and support them even when they are involved in immoral dealings and despicable scandals. We tend to shield celebrities and […]
Editorial Observer
Valentine’s Day has lost its meaning
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love — in theory. In actuality, the day has firmly established itself as a soulless money-grab by corporations, hell-bent on convincing you you’re an inadequate lover if you don’t drop an exorbitant amount of money on your valentine. Also, your breath probably stinks. Love between two people is […]
