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The lessons learned

Our vested interests should not be prioritized over respect for others’ personal autonomy. The same reasoning gives us cause not to presume someone is in a condition to consent to sex.


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FOGEL: Let there be options

By switching to a test-optional policy, the University could put a larger emphasis on high school GPAs and, more importantly, open the door for a more diverse applicant pool.


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ALJASSAR: Lend a helping hand

Although SAI will not be able to recompense students for all the changes made by the Board, the initiative has the potential to contribute a significant amount of money to the program.


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Training spaces

Safe Space training for IFC executives is a positive start to making the fraternity system more open to and accepting of gay members. But in order to be effective, each individual fraternity should give the same amount of attention to the issue.


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HUMOR: 8 Movies I’d Like to See

Lately, I’ve noticed there are a lot of movies out there but not many I can sit through all the way. I decided to write down a few of my own ideas for movies so I can make them, once I finally get rich.


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A pledge by any other name

Pledging has become so deeply ingrained in the culture of fraternities that it would be foolish to assume one fraternity’s decision to eliminate the term “pledging” will remedy the problems.

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Since the Contemplative Commons opening April 4, the building has hosted events for the University community. Sam Cole, Commons’ Assistant Director of Student Engagement, discusses how the Contemplative Sciences Center is molding itself to meet students’ needs and provide a wide range of opportunities for students to discover contemplative practices that can help them thrive at the University.