Opinions
emotions
Trauma dumping in the Campus Times Opinions section
The CT Opinions section provided a safe space, a written outlet where I could delve into my sadness and anger without feeling like a burden.
art
Modern art often lacks effort and creativity
The dilemma with modern art arises when the criteria (creativity, effort, ingenuity, etc.) the viewer looks for are hard to identify.
entertainent
Notes by Nadia: TV is ruined
I miss the days when I could turn the TV on and watch reruns of my favorite childhood shows. Now, they’re all blocked behind a paywall.
adulthood
Growing up into nostalgia
Recently, I’ve been grappling with a feeling of impending adulthood — what it entails, what it takes away, and what it creates.
books
BookTok is turning the publishing industry into fast fashion
Are publishers and authors publishing books too quickly to capitalize on hype, and does this hurt the quality of their writing?
american dream
The American Dream: a legacy of meritocracy
A deeper look into the meritocratic ideology of the American Dream reveals tragic, deeply-rooted consequences on national attitudes.
femininity
A Note for Elena: I love having my words twisted
Nowhere in my article did I say men couldn’t be feminine, wear pastel colors, or dresses. But the article wasn’t about men. It was about why I loved being a woman.
chinese
Defending orange chicken
American Chinese food isn’t trying to be like authentic Chinese food — it’s its own thing.
Environment
No more pink soap: Why the University’s decision to implement fragrance-free soap is a move in the right direction
The ubiquitous pink soap in University bathrooms are gone, replaced with Purell “Fragrance-Free” dispensers. Why the change?
Cease-fire now
Cease-fire now
Israel's war in Gaza is fraught with crimes, has unclear end conditions, and isn't supported by the U.S. public. We demand a cease-fire now.
