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Opinion | In the corners of Asian culture where silence is the loudest

Opinion | In the corners of Asian culture where silence is the loudest

Swastee Regmi, Staff Columnist March 5, 2025

Ever since I started interacting with my American friends, I learned that our cultures have significant differences. As an international student from Nepal, I’ve always admired the strong sense of unity,...

Opinion | Not all weight loss is created equal

Opinion | Not all weight loss is created equal

Ben Parrack, Contributing Columnist March 2, 2025

Since 1960, the number of U.S. adults who are obese has tripled, and severe obesity has increased by 10 times. Obesity is one of America’s most pressing health issues and has now become a part of our...

Opinion | Professional attire is patriarchal

Opinion | Professional attire is patriarchal

Gabrielle Gunter, Contributing Columnist March 2, 2025

Professional attire exists within the framework of the patriarchy. These dress codes and expectations, such as covering one’s arms or cleavage, operate as a mode of male power over women. What women...

Opinion | Tales of our dorm refrigerator

Opinion | Tales of our dorm refrigerator

Swastee Regmi, Staff Columnist February 26, 2025

Tucked away in the corner of our dorm’s common area stands what should be a simple sight — our shared fridge. A modern appliance designed to preserve food and keep drinks refreshingly cold, it was...

Opinion | ‘Unalive’: The death of important language

Opinion | ‘Unalive’: The death of important language

Adyson Keough, Contributing Columnist February 26, 2025

Like many other students, I have written countless essays throughout my college career. Some were completely uninspired, with content that depended upon the word count required from professors. Some were...

Our View: It’s time for the University to end the Machine’s election intimidation for good

Our View: It’s time for the University to end the Machine’s election intimidation for good

The 2024-25 Editorial Board February 26, 2025

The existence of the Machine might be the University’s worst-kept secret. For years, this select group of historically white fraternities and sororities has controlled campus elections — particularly...

Opinion | The psychology behind the re-binge

Opinion | The psychology behind the re-binge

Kaitlyn Brown, Contributing Columnist February 23, 2025

Student stress levels are consistently high.  According to U.S. News, 66% of surveyed college students reported experiencing stress. With the weight of independent living, scheduling extracurriculars,...

Opinion | My nemesis turned friend: The treadmill

Opinion | My nemesis turned friend: The treadmill

Swastee Regmi, Staff Columnist February 19, 2025

They say the treadmill is the cornerstone of any good workout. For me, however, it was more like a medieval torture device disguised as exercise equipment. Every beep, belt whir and cheerful LED display...

Opinion | Reading and its importance

Opinion | Reading and its importance

Matthew Merino, Contributing Columnist February 19, 2025

For many, reading is a hobby, something they do for fun. For others, it is seen as a chore. If you’re a liberal arts or social science student, it might be more common to read for class assignments rather...

Opinion | Not ‘goodbye,’ but ‘see you later’: Navigating graduation

Opinion | Not ‘goodbye,’ but ‘see you later’: Navigating graduation

Ella Seaton, Staff Columnist February 19, 2025

The end of the academic year is quickly approaching. With graduation in early May, the ending of leases in July and the inevitable separation from those not returning, the next semester brings new beginnings...

Opinion | Raising children with iPads has ruined their futures

Opinion | Raising children with iPads has ruined their futures

Elizabeth Blackwood, Contributing Columnist February 19, 2025

Social media usage has risen drastically over the past few decades, where it now plays a pivotal role in the lives of millions across the globe. While these apps claim to target teenagers and adults, children’s...

Opinion | From convenience to crisis: The real cost of credit cards for college students

Opinion | From convenience to crisis: The real cost of credit cards for college students

Reid Nagle, Contributing Columnist February 16, 2025

Credit cards — love them or hate them, they are undeniably essential to the everyday lives of American college students. Or are they? I believe that credit cards have stifled the American Dream for...