Conservatism—commitment to traditional values and ideas with opposition to change—is a term that is not unfamiliar with social stigma, especially in our present political climate. And, in the United States, …
Opinion
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Hidden Stories of International Students
Have you ever wondered what it means to be an international student? Studying in an international setting taught me that school is not the only educational tool. I knew no …
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We Need to Stop Victim-blaming, Right Now
Far too often when somebody comes forward with a sexual harassment or assault accusation, we do not take it seriously. At the very least, we do not take it seriously …
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We Need Informed Views of Life’s Meaning
What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? We can sit and pine for non-arbitrary answers to these questions, but that would not be pragmatic. Likewise, we can …
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Editorial: Internships Affirm Our Callings
Before my internship, my idea of what exactly I wanted to do with my degree was vague. I knew that I was interested in politics but had yet to determine …
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We Must Strive to Be Decent Human Beings
All right, I am going to be honest. This column started out as a political one, but it has become more about self help with a political concentration. Today I …
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Assessing Your Side With an Open Mindset
To be properly political, one has to honestly assess the intentions and beliefs of one’s political affiliation. I am sure there are many who would like to say that they …
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We Do Have a Say in Our Political Climate
“I’m so tired of politics.” “I do my best to stay out of politics.” “I hate how everything is so political nowadays.” You may have heard a friend, family member, …
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Editorial: Camp Is Wild, Fun, and Valuable
This past summer, I found that working as a camp counselor allows you to develop parts of yourself that have previously never had an environment in which flourish. Camp creates …
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Open Your Eyes to Each Second and Look
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” These are the words Gandalf said to Frodo as he lamented the ring and …