Opinions

Lessons from the DPS gun decision: Listen to minority students

University President Joel Seligman’s decision to arm 42 Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers is a disappointing one.

Looking forward to fall break

And now, it’s time for us to embrace our fantastic and imminent fall break.

Fifty shades of grey: Liberation or continued oppression?

In response to those third-wave feminists who see any alternative discourse on sex as good discourse, I make the argument that sexual liberation would require women to imagine a new form of sexual interaction.

Professors’ politics not an issue, if students think critically

I am a firm believer in the right to challenge knowledge and the duty to be open to opposing ideology. Without challenge, without doubt, how can truth ever be revealed?

Lam Square’s all-gender restroom represents real progress

I am proud of our school for taking a step.

Your vote counts: don’t sit out the election

If you live in the U.S., chances are that for the past two years you’ve been bombarded by non-stop talk about the upcoming Presidential election.

Cheers and jeers: Mel Weekend edition

Jeers to whichever students (or alumni!) stole the “R” from the gigantic M-E-L-I-O-R-A on the Eastman Quad.

Kim Kardashian deserves sympathy, not sarcasm

When you’re a woman who watches the news, tragedies cease to be surprising.

Clinton ascends into relatability

My relationship with Hillary Clinton is kind of like my relationship with my aunt.

Image is key in first debate

The most exciting and disappointing moments of an election year are the presidential debates.