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(08/29/18 4:43am)
The moment I stepped on Grounds for the first time as a student, I discovered the deep intellectual diversity which blossoms at the University. Embodied in the numerous Contracted Independent Organizations on Grounds, the combination of dialogue and the numerous students from backgrounds spanning the globe was true cognitive diversity. Ironically, this diversity gave the University a sense of unity as a community bound together in learning new ideas. Bridges spanning political or ideological differences could be built here.
(07/18/18 3:06am)
Inspirational, a personal hero, and a “real conservative” — those were words used by the current Republican nominee for Senate, Corey Stewart, to describe Paul Nehlen, an openly anti-Semitic candidate running for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district. Banned from Twitter for a racist tweet pointed at American actress Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, Paul Nehlen boasts a bigoted history. Not only has Nehlen appeared on former KKK Grand Wizard David Duke's podcast and a white power podcast known as “Fash the Nation,” Nehlen has also professed “Jews control the media,” told a Jewish magazine editor to “eat a bullet” and retweeted racist images uploaded by neo-Nazis such as Mark Collet and Jason Kessler — including an image praising last summer’s “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville. Such actions are not inspirational, nor are they the actions of a hero or the actions of a real conservative, except to Corey Stewart, who takes a step further by likening himself to Nehlen. Stewart’s association with Paul Nehlen, among several others, is more than abhorred.
(05/09/18 8:41pm)
While significant challenges bar the use of sustainable energy systems, there are several new opportunities that provide avenues to overcome such challenges. Recently, one such opportunity has spread rapidly amongst young Republicans. The policy proposal known as “carbon dividends” finally establishes a feasible conservative response to climate change. The plan harbors a foundation rooted in conservative economic principles, while simultaneously creating a path for bipartisan action to address climate change. As a climate change solution from a Republican perspective, carbon dividends have a bright future amongst the party.
(05/01/18 4:21am)
What we refer to as “space” is actually plenty more than just empty space. This expanse contains peculiar discoveries waiting to be found. Sometimes, these discoveries even prove larger than initially expected. While space exploration has recently slowed, we know man will eventually turn his eyes back to space. The past 50,000 years of recorded history attests to this. If this history of technological creation and innovation were to be compressed into 50 years, we would have only developed penicillin, television and nuclear power in the last week. In the words of President John F. Kennedy, “This is a breathtaking pace.” As our history shows, mankind will not stop until every question has a feasible answer. Thus, resuming exploration into space is a question of when, rather than if — and the answer must be now.
(04/17/18 5:10am)
Dogs are mankind’s loyal companion and trusty partner. For centuries, our canine companions have hunted, explored the Earth and even served in the line of duty alongside us. Faithful to the end, dogs unfortunately do not always receive this same loyal treatment from their owners. Instead, families will eagerly purchase adorable puppies on special holidays such as Christmas, then surrender them when they realize the amount of work which goes into taking care of a growing animal. Abandonments typically occur because of simple behavioral issues, such as loud barking or the need for attention. As a result, the amount of dogs admitted to animal shelters each year adds up to a whopping 3.3 million. Of these, about 670,000 are euthanized. A key reason to adopt rather than buy a dog is to curb the amount of annual euthanizations, giving these dogs a chance.
(04/10/18 4:12am)
Speaking from the perspective of an outsider to both the Minority Rights Coalition and the Jewish Leadership Council, I have noticed extreme discrepancies in the decision to exclude the JLC from full membership. To preface: the JLC was denied full membership by the MRC, as the organization under the JLC umbrella ‘Hoos for Israel’ made several MRC voting members “feel concerned and unsettled” in the way they operated. While several articles regarding the decision were previously published, none take a look at the true history of Hoos for Israel. An objective investigation into the actions and events promoted by Hoos for Israel shows an organization currently succeeding at representing multiple views. Furthermore, a brief look into the organization’s history also shows a group committed to honest representation of both Israel and Palestine.
(04/02/18 5:26am)
With noble intentions, the student-led demonstrations known as “March for Our Lives” on March 24 carried a message of preventing gun violence. Following the recent shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the 800 demonstrations across the country challenged the status quo regarding gun control in the U.S. Unfortunately, these demonstrations, along with subsequent counter-protests, challenged something else as well — any hope of compromise. Senseless attempts at scoring points with political bases, angered claims lacking logical foundations and fierce emotional responses created more division than change.
(03/16/18 2:12am)
A mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida on Feb. 14 rocked the country yet again. Claiming the lives of 17 students, the shooting will forever remain in infamy. This tragic incident provides an opportunity for schools across the country to learn from the mistakes which allowed the shooting to occur. The University has an obligation to learn crucial lessons from the deadly incident. Specifically, investing further in resources such as threat assessments and counseling services — solutions other educational institutions can apply as well.
(03/12/18 3:40am)
In 1979, Howard the Duck won the Student Council presidential election over John S. Serpe. Ironic and embarrassing, the victory of a fictional Marvel Comics character over a living, breathing student at a university of “student self-governance” illustrates the apathy of the late 1970s. While it is hopeful to imagine such apathy was left behind, election results since 2014 show that it is thriving.
(02/23/18 3:04am)
In the early 19th century, a journey from North America to Europe took six weeks. By 1900, travel time was reduced to seven days. By the 2000s, the trip only took a mere eight hours. As transportation improved over time, communication swiftly followed. Rather than waiting in the 1800s for a message to cross the Atlantic aboard a ship, then exchange several hands and find itself delivered by horse, a simple text message can be sent over the same distance today and read in under three seconds. These technological advancements create the sense that the Earth grows smaller each passing day. While the Earth may not physically shrink in size, a global sense of identity and community is undoubtedly developing. Programs offered by the University such as “London First” and “Shanghai First” are essential to educating the next generation about this shared, global identity of our time.