Columns

The burden of American responsibility

On Election Day, let’s consider our role not just as voting citizens, but as individuals with a responsibility to each other.

By Esther Drown | November 5, 2012

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Repurposing political parties

Rethinking the nature of the American party system in a time of heightened bipartisanship.

By Savannah Thomas | November 4, 2012

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Resist identity politics this election

Our demographic should not define us politically.

By Colton Gavin | November 4, 2012

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Moving forward with President Obama

The choice for president is clear.

By Jonathan Fortner | November 4, 2012

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A forgotten American privilege

In thoughtful action we uphold the pillars of the American republic.

By Matthew Rich | November 1, 2012

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Societal constructions of sexuality

We have societally created and constructed virginity, which is problematic.

By Alexandria Tippings | November 1, 2012

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Jeff Flake is no friend to animals

The HSLF ad against Flake and endorsement of Carmona shows that neither candidate truly cares about animal welfare.

By Daniel Mills | November 1, 2012

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Put dollar signs aside, let’s help out one another

Instead of focusing on making money this way or that, let’s try to advance our society and those that have been hit by disasters without trying to advance our own wallets.

By Maggie Spear | October 31, 2012

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No matter what happens, the Republicans win

No matter what the result of the 2012 presidential election, the Republicans will have the last laugh.

By Sean McCauley | October 31, 2012

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One giant leap for reality TV

A Dutch company hopes to send a group of men and women on a one-way mission to Mars for a reality TV show.

By Shane Chergosky | October 31, 2012

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Minority unprotected by political system

Our system of democracy suppresses minorities and the motivation to vote.

By Carlos Alfaro | October 30, 2012

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Conversation essential for change

Rediscovering humanity in a time of critical political discourse.

By Kharli Mandeville | October 30, 2012

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An education beyond college major

College majors restrict students from setting foot in other intellectual territories.

By Savannah Thomas | October 30, 2012

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Superstorm Sandy: a point for political contention

Before we know it, Superstorm Sandy will become a political talking point.

By Arjun Chopra | October 29, 2012

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Technology reaches a critical point

The “singularity” has scientific implications, but it has some for the future of humanity, too.

By Caleb Varoga | October 29, 2012

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The art and heart of science

Scientists and artists are more alike than different.

By Jacob Evans | October 29, 2012

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A return to sincerity

Our cultural ethos is a weird hybrid of "YOLO" and a heightened sensation of inadequacy.

By Christine Truong | October 28, 2012

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Media sells voter ID sensationalism

The controversy behind voter ID laws can be resolved with a dose of common sense.

By Colton Gavin | October 28, 2012

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Quantifying intelligence misses the point

Our cultural obsession with quantifying intelligence.

By Esther Drown | October 28, 2012

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Point: Horror movies scare, distort reality

Are horror movies chipping away at our daily sense of security?

By Morgan Chan | October 25, 2012

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