Op-Eds

UR students should side with service workers

UR service workers are vital to the campus community. We, as students, should support them.

Active responsibility can lead to a better student culture

Students should take an active approach to becoming more responsible.

Your vote matters in Monroe County: make sure you get to the polls

Monroe County has some tight political races. Make sure your voice is heard!

Low political literacy means need for more education in civics, economics

Civics and Economics need to be required in high school so that voters will be more informed.

Undecided voters can choose whether to cast a ballot on Election Day

Undecided voters have the option of not voting if they are unable to decide which candidate they prefer.

No butts about it: Smokers should clean up their act on campus

Smokers should throw out their cigarette butts and make sure to follow the guidelines established by UR regarding smoking on campus.

Affirmative Action still necessary in American higher education

Affirmative Action may be flawed, but it is important that it is still utilized to ensure that American students have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Romney’s proposed reliance on fossil fuels fails to consider future

Romney's energy policy is short-sighted and does not account for limited amounts of fossil fuels.

Obama/Biden worthy of four more years

The Obama/Biden ticket is the right choice this fall.

Romney/Ryan represent the future

The Romney/Ryan ticket is the better choice for America, especially after two presidential debates.