The growing sense of complacency with the status quo have indicated that inaction at this point is far more likely than action itself.
In addition to the divisiveness that it generates, populism provides only bumper sticker solutions to the incredibly complex and challenging problems that the country faces today.
With the fight for fifteen achieved, we need to consider what steps should be taken next in order to cultivate a more equitable community.
While I am not downplaying the real-world impact many of the policies enacted by these groups have on the University, the whole system in which they operate is flawed.
If the ALC wishes to achieve a consensus among constituents and do the job it intends to do, it must engage in significant reform.
Without making attempts to change its future, the Jefferson Society does little but encourage through complicitness a continued problem springing from a troubled past.
We need to work towards ending the increases in youth usage of these products.
In the weeks following the release of a statement condemning Northam, Ryan accepted a nomination from the governor to the IEIA.
We must attempt to create a more inclusive environment and we must attempt to heal the past — a great place to start would be the removal of the Whispering Wall.
Students, faculty, staff and members of the community must stop letting the prestigious culture blind them from giving back and upholding the basic values the University aims to represent.
Universal programs like College for All and Medicare for All can undercut the incentives that joining the military currently entails.
While providing free menstrual hygiene products at a local, state or federal level is not necessarily feasible, removing state sales tax on tampons, pads and other menstrual hygiene products is.
The fact that our president has decided to believe a dictator rather than honor Warmbier's memory is deeply disrespectful and reasonably calls into question Trump's judgement.
Student Council is an advocacy organization that works alongside both student organizations and the administration to achieve policy changes.
Altogether, Biden’s personal struggles and tragedies have imbued him with a certain sense of compassion and empathy that is rare amongst today’s politicians.
With the University already requiring several educational modules, mental health education ranks in equal or not greater urgency for the student population.
Title X is integral in ensuring access to quality and affordable healthcare for millions of individuals nationwide.
When University-wide elections roll around in late February, it comes as no surprise less than 20 percent of students cast a ballot.
The tobacco prohibition is an example of the flawed way the United States grants the rights and privileges of adulthood.
Bluntly put, if our Student Council cannot give the populace a meaningful reason to cast a vote, then they should not expect us to do so.
