Op-Eds
all lives matter
All Lives Matter excludes those who need it most
In the United States, uplifting “all” too often means prioritizing white uplift.
american politics
A country of compromise
Debating and compromising over the value and autonomy of black bodies on the Senate floor is a well-established tradition of the U.S. government — a tradition which fearlessly and unabashedly screams to black America, “We do not believe in your humanity.”
black lives matter
Blue lives don’t exist
If you want to monopolize violence, then you should be willing to be its first victim. But most cops aren’t.
black lives matter
Vandal with care: the right reasons for destruction
Random looting, especially by white so-called allies, especially of independent, often minority-owned businesses, is not direct action.
Op-Eds
Reflecting on a college career cut short
Now, knowing everything I do, I’d go back in a heartbeat to that cramped Sue B. dorm, even with the occasional cockroach in the shower.
Op-Eds
A reconsidered criticism of UR Student
UR Student appears to be a capable site that needs to be made more userfriendly for a whole list of reasons.
COVID-19
Talk to me about anything but COVID-19
While there’s undeniably a lot of material there, COVID-19 jokes are low-hanging fruit.
COVID-19
Today, we stay indoors
If the Lebanese people — who, mind you, have deep trust issues with their government — can do this, then so can the American people.
COVID-19
Maryland’s governor is doing it right
Larry Hogan has been an exemplary leader, and other governors should be looking to his track record for the past months.
Op-Eds
UR Student: An unpredictable registration process
Registration day finally comes. I’m sitting on my couch, fingers ready to pounce on the keyboard, waiting for 9:30 a.m. to flash across my phone screen.