Opinions
college
Recovering from a mental cold
My demons grew a lot louder when the sun went away. Since I wasn’t partying as frequently anymore, I had the time to feel everything I’d ignored before. Read More
smoking
UR takes a toll on my lungs
I wish I could say that the new smoking policy helps me breathe more easily. But it doesn’t. I’ll be holding my breath till changes are made. Read More
college
A diet cherry Mountain Dew experience
The international mixture at my school made its community embrace our differences. There was neither isolation nor judgment. Read More
President
What we want from our new president
Attend a town hall this week. Fill out a feedback and suggestion form. We have an official format to address structural problems. Let’s make sure the school doesn’t miss any. Read More
ct
Closing the gap
In an ideal world, we would have no turnaround delivering the news to you. The question is, how close can we get? Read More
college
Letter to a first-year
It is imperative that you focus on what is important, and refuse to allow less important activities to distract you. Ensure there is a hierarchy for what you do, and work from top to bottom. Read More
malema
Enough with the collective blame
The left in America is less identitarian than the EFF, but still operates on many of the same principles. Read More
space force
Trump and the space force
If the idea of a space force was indeed harmless, it would just be another stupid, inconsequential Trump meme like rocket man or inventing the word “fake” (my favorite one). Read More
music
Recognizing my musical privilege
Sure, music schools give out nice scholarship packages occasionally. But what goes into earning that scholarship? Money is a huge factor in getting the training and opportunity to be even considered. Read More
bangladesh
Bangladesh, do the right thing
Bangladeshi government, you’re scared of the press’s check on you. But here’s the thing: You should be. You’ve got that part right. Read More