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American democracy is messy, but not broken

With the government shutdown in progress and the deadline to raise the debt ceiling approaching, many have turned to Congress…

A flawed system in Washington

I’m sick of my Canadian and Australian friends asking me what the hell is wrong with my government. I’m worried…

Eliminate cultural bias through online peer review

Undertaking research projects and writing essays about foreign places and different cultures is made easier every time technology improves. Airplanes,…

Stop berating Congress and fix the real problem

The current federal shutdown is but the latest antic of a dysfunctional Congress. Enough House Republicans are in favor of…

Gun control won’t stop the violence, but guns might

Throughout the past year, our elected representatives have pushed for stricter gun control laws. Usually, you will hear about background…

Public Safety’s $15,000 name change expensive, unnecessary

To coincide with the official deployment of sworn peace officers next month, UR has decided to officially change and re-brand…

Pope Francis’ call to change deserves a listen

Twelve years ago, the Chaplains at the Interfaith Chapel participated in a discussion on faith and spirituality with members of…

A sensible solution to gun violence

My heart goes out to those whose lives were shattered and families who were torn apart by the recent shooting…

UHS should provide a non-judgmental environment

For many students, college is a time to explore one’s sexuality and develop a positive, healthy familiarity with sex. In…

Hypocrisy, sexism flourish in the world of Buzzfeed

A quick search of the keyword “sexist” in the Buzzfeed toolbar pulls up a plethora of articles about advertisements, runway…