Op-Eds

Music: in the ears of the beholder

People judge music too hard. Take it for what it is — something to enjoy.

United we stand against bullying

Uniting as one force — one unwavering force — can ward off harassment and abuse at the hands of base individuals.

Education: to each his own

[caption id="attachment_54292" align="alignleft" width="300"] Courtesy of meditationmount.org[/caption] Do you remember when you were a kid and teachers explained that while…

The politics of Facebook debate: restoring reasoning

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="323"] Courtesy of vimeocdn.com[/caption] Many of us have lost friends because we have been subjected to countless…

Re-imagining the Western stereotype of the Arab

We must not let terrorists and extremists dictate our views of Arab culture.

Environmentalists need to focus more on statistics than images

Environmentalists should stop to check statistics before supporting a cause based on its "sustainable" image.

School spirit vital to the University’s prestige

Increased school spirit at UR would help both with filling Fauver and with encouraging more high school students to fill out UR applications.

Election reflection: outcome a result of social change

Obama's reelection demonstrates that a lot of social change has occurred in the last four years.

Stolen banner hurt liberals more than republicans

The stolen College Republicans' banner sheds light on the fact that liberals and conservatives should engage each other in respectful debate rather than attempt to tear the other side down.

Fracking feasible if practiced safely, responsibly

Fracking is a legitimate means of drilling for natural gas — if it is done properly.