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Opinion

America’s soul died the day “circus” became a dirty word.

Satire: Bring back the circus

by Jasmine Shackleford
Published October 30, 2024

The circus is the epitome of American culture.When I was a child, nothing brought me more joy than packing a rickety circus grandstand and emptying my wallet for overpriced glow sticks and popcorn.Or...

Students weigh in on their use of AI.

Opinion: The ethics of artificial intelligence in education

by Riley Stern
Published October 28, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article uses generative AI at some points. All uses have been clearly identified as such.OpenAI launched the artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT in November 2022, during...

The right to abortion and reproductive care is one of the many important issues on the 2024 ballot.

Opinion: Vote for abortion rights

by Wren Warne-Jacobsen
Published October 27, 2024

There are a lot of issues at stake in the 2024 presidential election, but to simplify it, let’s focus on abortion.Abortion is a very personal issue and most voters have strong opinions on the matter,...

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...

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