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Opinion

Absurd times call for absurd humor.

Opinion: All of our brains are rotted

by Vivian Wilson
Published October 25, 2024

I’m a frequent consumer of the internet, and it’s gotten to the point where I encounter something referential to Skibidi Toilet, Sigmas or, most recently, influencer-turned-boxer KSI’s new song “Thick...

Bust a nut, flick your bean — no matter how you do it, masturbation is a valuable tool for self-exploration and self-love.

Opinion: In defense of masturbation

by Leo Huppke
Published October 23, 2024

With the semester in full swing and the elections just around the corner, we’ve got a lot to stress about right now.But the scores on our midterms and the fate of our nation in the 2024 presidential...

Airlines, airports and airplane manufacturers receive massive sums from the government but are still full of problems.

Opinion: How to fix the aviation industry

by Jasmine Shackleford
Published October 23, 2024

The aviation industry dominates our country like nowhere else on the planet, yet it is riddled with problems.Commercial aviation makes up 5% of the U.S. GDP, according to Airlines for America. Our...

Halloween is as American as the Fourth of July.

Opinion: Why America loves Halloween

by Riley Stern
Published October 21, 2024

Although initially rooted in ancient Celtic tradition, modern-day Halloween is about as American as it gets. While commonly celebrated in countries such as Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, none...

The VP candidates found common ground, but their running mates would make very different presidents.

Opinion: The VP debate was civil — Trump is not

by Wren Warne-Jacobsen
Published October 20, 2024

Remember the vice presidential debate? Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faced off in a debate that was, at times, borderline civil — a welcome contrast to the hostility of the presidential...

As Annie Dillard famously said, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.”

Opinion: A new lens on procrastination

by Vivian Wilson
Published October 17, 2024

Our world has made procrastination normal. It’s led many of us into a seemingly endless spiral. We wait until the last minute to do everything all at once right before it’s due and then need so...

Op-Ed: Equal Work, Unequal Rights — the University must extend union protections to all graduate workers

Op-Ed: Equal Work, Unequal Rights — the University must extend union protections to all graduate workers

by Jonathan Smith and Anshu Patel
Published October 17, 2024

It’s 9 a.m. and Amelia, a counseling PhD candidate, walks into Elliot Hall. It’s almost time for her Monday morning debrief with her cohort mate, Alicia. For the past three months, they have been working...

Op-Ed: The 2024 U.S. elections — a critical juncture for reproductive rights

Op-Ed: The 2024 U.S. elections — a critical juncture for reproductive rights

by Aashraya Seth
Published October 17, 2024

As the U.S. approaches the 2024 elections, the stakes for women's reproductive rights have never been higher. The overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 sent shockwaves through the nation, dismantling...

The Opinions Desk gives unqualified advice.

Relationship advice in 10 words or less

by Opinions Desk
Published October 16, 2024

You asked, we answered. After in-depth deliberation, our opinions desk is here to present you with life-altering dating advice. Please take our advice with zero grains of salt.Emily asked, “I am...

Investing time in social life is crucial for personal development.

Opinion: Social life is equally as valuable as academics

by Jasmine Shackleford
Published October 15, 2024

For the first 18 years of my life, my self-worth depended solely on academics.I aimed for straight A’s and let nothing get in my way. Anything less than 90% on assignments sent me into an existential...

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