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WHISNANT: Millennials and the GOP don’t mix

Republicans like Cruz can moderate on gay marriage and abortion and then quickly reclaim the hearts and minds of millennial voters. That diagnosis misses the reasons why millennials are so disenchanted with the Republican Party and what it will to take to bring them into the GOP camp.


Opinion

RUDGLEY: Diversity is invisible

Diversity is more than one’s racial identity or background; what makes an individual unique comes less from his or her belonging to a collective and more from his or her own experiences, beliefs and endeavors.


Opinion

RUSSO: The Greeks and gender

A system in which girls are used to achieve a certain “ratio” is objectifying, by definition. In fact, it speaks to how slanted the system is and emphasizes the power that fraternities yield because of regulations placed on sororities.


Opinion

SWARTZ: Beat the odds

For belief to truly be all it takes, conversations about body image, weight loss and weight gain cannot be stigmatized, quieted or resisted given the temptations and challenges of the college environment.


Puzzles
Hoos Spelling

Latest Podcast

Loaves and Fishes has grown to be the City’s second largest distribution partner of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, supported by more than 100 volunteers. Executive Director Jane Colony Mills discusses the behind-the-scenes operations — from sourcing food to the work of their dietitian and volunteers — and reflects on why it’s important for students to learn about the city they live in.