CONNOLLY: The activist measuring stick
By John Connolly | September 18, 2014This relative dearth of activism can be partially explained by this university’s general resistance to change and the power of traditional institutions.
This relative dearth of activism can be partially explained by this university’s general resistance to change and the power of traditional institutions.
The very thing that people claim is killing journalism is actually giving it new life.
Regardless of our political views, students are eager for opportunities to learn about our candidates’ respective policy positions.
We sometimes forget that meaningful policy change should be the fundamental goal.
When the Court hears arguments on issues affecting many Americans, however, many people are interested and deserve to see how the argument transpires.
If the prevalence of students residing on the Corner can be attributed to the lack of satisfactory on-Grounds housing, then the use of the train tracks can be attributed to the poor layout of this area.
It is of the utmost importance that we all recognize the danger of sending personal messages and pictures through our phones or computers.
At their best, comments sections in news publications offer a forum for interaction and conversation informed by a shared knowledge of the topic of the article or op-ed being commented upon.
If someone’s heartbeat stops in dorms, having an AED at hand could significantly improve his chances of survival.
So the best solution is a nationwide day off. This day off can take the form of a restored Labor Day.
A six-year term would promote continuity and harmony in executive leadership while retaining democratic accountability and legitimacy.
The statistics alone cannot tell us whether Obama’s immigration policy has been a success or a failure
The movement tends to label certain events or trends as products of man-made global warming, when in fact there is no evidence to suggest this is so.
You’ve probably been afraid at some point. I don’t claim to know you, but going on statistics, you probably have the part of the human brain that experiences fear, and it’s probably been active before.
My dad is 6’9’’. Do you understand how tall that is? Let me give you a hint: I don’t fear death. My dad has a black and grey beard.
From Chicago to Charlottesville, American liberalism is slowly getting back in touch with its soul away from the glare of DC cameras.
Transgender students — who often face discrimination and harassment over their personal appearance, behaviors, or other forms of self-expression — might have a more difficult time expressing their identity in same-sex housing.
Given the gravity of the state’s obligation to produce an educated citizenry, it should seek to preserve its vision for higher education in times of hardship.
Student input is both necessary and important, but it should be confined to an advisory role, as opposed to an adjudicative one.
How can a paper hold the line on the fact of their integrity and honesty if there is reason to believe they might be selling access to articles?