Opinions
Op-Eds
In defense of being mestizo
If there is something that is certain for most of us who are mestizos, it is that when we think deeply about ourselves, we find it hard to define ourselves. Still, I think it’s worth trying. We sometimes try to make up for this by calling ourselves Hispanic or Latinos. But, these terms don’t really […]
Op-Eds
You were wrong about Ted Pawlicki
“It takes a special kind of student to thrive at Rochester,” read my acceptance letter. Thus, I expected a special kind of student body when I arrived here this August — one that included problem-solvers that excelled in an open curriculum, entrepreneurs who were made for the streets, free-thinkers making their own decisions. And for […]
Letter to the Editor
Necessary steps taken for students in need
UR’s welcoming of hurricane-affected students from universities in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as the SA Government’s recent support for undocumented students on campus, are both admirable moves to support students who need it. The Office of Admissions’ plans to offer a semester of cost-free attendance to up to 12 students […]
Letter to the Editor
In defense of evolutionary psychology
Humans experience pain when they’re injured. Humans care for their kin more than for individuals who are distantly related. Humans get hungry when they haven’t eaten for a while. From an evolutionary perspective, this all makes sense. However, according to Laura Cowie-Haskell’s op-ed in the last week’s Campus Times, trying to explain these phenomena through […]
Ed Observers
Some advice for CS majors
Computer science is a difficult subject. It involves the breakdown of abstract problems into formal, model-based solutions that can be worked through step-by-step. For many, this is a long process — one that requires years of study at an institution. In fact, this study takes so long to accomplish, that one might mistake the time […]
Letter to the Editor
Donations are for current and prospective students alike
My letter is in your response to your editorial regarding alumni contributions to the University on Oct. 27. I have been an active donor to University libraries for 20 years, and when I started giving, the intent was to benefit both current and imaginary — your word — students. In retrospect, the decision was wise, and […]
Op-Eds
Reclaiming gender from the grip of flimsy science
The other day, I was reading the Google manifesto that former employee James Something-or-Other (his name is not worth repeating) wrote arguing that Google is creating a discriminatory environment against men by practicing gender inclusivity. Essentially, his main argument is that the reason there are disparities in leadership is because men are strong and women […]
Editorial Boards
Cheers and jeers
CHEERS to SA’s creation of a minority student cabinet position, which could magnify historically silenced voices. JEERS to the administration’s lack of response to student needs regarding the construction of new spaces on campus. CHEERS to the Douglass dessert section for adding much needed sweetness, both dietary and from the dining staff, to our busy […]
Ed Observers
We must be feminists
“God, not another one,” I thought. “What a shame.” That’s how I reacted when I learned about the allegations (since confirmed) against Louis C.K. “Not another one.” About half an hour later, I saw a headline on my phone to the effect of, “McConnell, GOP leaders call on Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore to step […]
Op-Eds
The 5th anniversary of the 5k challenge
Imagine if you had the power to change one thing about the University, without going through the legislative process of the Students’ Association Government. Would you enhance dining options? Would you add something fun and creative to campus life? Would you address a persistent social issue on campus? What if you could accomplish one of […]
