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New two-tiered voting rules will limit rights

Keeping voters from exercising their franchise in contests where their votes matter most is playing politics with civil rights.

By Savannah Thomas | October 9, 2013

Pop culture trivializes dangers of party drugs

Although I hate to admit it, party drugs and alcohol are accepted as part of the festival landscape.

| October 9, 2013

Back out from 'black out'

Let’s back out for a while and just bring out a better-designed jersey with our school’s actual colors for everyone to enjoy on the field — ditch the black.

By Vincent Nguyen | October 9, 2013

Don't stifle linguistic creativity

Mastery of the rules is important when studying any discipline, but we should never be afraid to break them.

| October 9, 2013

Bringing meaning to human experiences

In his most recent interview with the secular press, Pope Francis discusses the importance of belief for the welfare of the individual.

By Matthew Rich | October 8, 2013

GOP won't win Obamacare battle

Instead of slowly killing the federal government, let’s legally shrink it.

By Sean McCauley | October 8, 2013

'American Horror Story' satisfies need for better TV

We want TV shows that are raw and risky.

| October 8, 2013

Don’t hate, punctuate!

A precisely placed comma or a ticklishly turned apostrophe will communicate a meaning far greater than any words can.

| October 8, 2013

No. 1 lesson from shutdown: Follow facts, not just politics

Scientific research funding is stalled, scholarly resources are not being kept up to date and student veteran services are limited.

| October 7, 2013

Indie filmmakers will avert industry apocalypse

The current state of the film industry is a disaster, but there is a silver lining to be found somewhere in the muck.

| October 7, 2013

A pox on both houses (of Congress)

Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle never agree on anything, and what’s more, never want to agree.

By Leslie Rich | October 6, 2013

Shutdown pick-me-ups trend on Twitter

Just like a trend on Twitter, the shutdown will pass in due time.

| October 6, 2013

Ignoring race in admissions policies solves few problems

I can’t discount the importance of diversity in my life, not just in school and not just regarding race.

| October 3, 2013

Trivializing social anxiety marginalizes sufferers

Just because you prefer your cat to your fellow humans doesn’t mean you're an anti-social special snowflake.

| October 3, 2013

Evolving views on masculinity can be rewarding

Many people consider emotional, psychological and moral strength to be as important, if not more important, than mere physical size.

By Sean McCauley | October 2, 2013

Decline in religious affiliation will continue

We find our religious experience without the inflexible guidelines and hypocrisy the church promotes.

By Jordan Meyer | October 2, 2013

Affirmative action bake sales: Right message, wrong execution

Affirmative action is blatant discrimination, and race has no place in college admissions.

By Annica Benning | October 1, 2013

'Breaking Bad' provides lesson for showrunners on when to end

You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a lumberjack.

By Vincent Nguyen | October 1, 2013

You know I love you, now make me a sandwich

Let them eat sandwiches.

| October 1, 2013

Spotify leads the way for online radio

It's encouraging to see Spotify look out for the greater good of the music world and not just itself.

| September 30, 2013

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