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WHISNANT: Duplicitous politics

In recent years, neoliberal ideology has increasingly revealed its limits while illustrating the necessity of grounding any kind of progressive vision in the lived experiences of the disadvantaged and marginalized.


Opinion

HORNE: Just a gift

In modern society, men do not pay for dates because the woman cannot. Men pay for dates as an act of kindness or a practice of tradition.


Opinion

KELLY: Safeguarding neutrality

Without strong enforcement of the principles of net neutrality, students and faculty alike will inevitably have to pay fees to receive prioritized transmission of the University’s content and services.


Opinion

WILLIAMS: Free from blame

Some might demand that students stay in their rooms at night; that they refrain from substances; that they wear more “appropriate” attire; that they keep to their circle of friends; that their skirts are longer or their heels are shorter; etc.


Opinion

BERNSTEIN: Logical expectations

It is natural to wonder how, in the aftermath of a tragedy, we may have prevented the event — but we must approach such a question rationally, and it appears to me that many have allowed their emotional reaction to overwhelm their ability to reason.


Opinion

HARRINGTON: Illegal contact

Hopefully, a first-year aware of the policy would realize the upperclassmen girls who have not talked to her much are still fellow students concerned about her, and likely willing to offer advice on how late busses operate, calling SafeRide, getting a cab or dealing with more dire situations


Opinion

KHAN: An end to “slacktivism”

Not only does Buddies on Call fill in the very dangerous gap of safe transportation availability during weekends, but it is also a group formed entirely by student initiative.


Opinion

BOYNTON: Together we rally

I believe the University must be transparent and honest with regards to the problems we all face here, and directly address an endemic problem of gender-based violence.


Opinion

WHISNANT: The people’s Board

Allowing students the option of coming to talk directly to the Rector and the Board as whole would bring the University meaningfully closer to the Jeffersonian ideal of civic engagement.


Opinion

HORNE: Defy the statistics

Celebrities have even participated in the outcry for fair treatment of women across the United States. It has taken some time, but colleges all across the nation are beginning to follow suit.

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On this episode of On Record, we sit down with local SPCA Executive Director Libby Jones, who discusses the organization’s role in promoting animal welfare and how CASPCA’s mission and philosophies guide their services.