Ultimately, the people of Catalonia have the human right of self-determination, which is key in protecting the freedoms of underrepresented, often minority groups.
As it stands, the current system allows fraternal organizations to exploit the good intentions of educational courses. These organizations can fulfill their requirements without ever engaging seriously with this important material.
Without black history and present, American history is incomplete.
The YSI faculty support the Demands of the “March to Reclaim Our Grounds.”
While Northam’s mailer may have played fast and loose with standards of political decency, Gillespie’s campaign is uniquely toxic, and saying that both are equally deserving of scorn is shortsighted and irresponsible.
In order to restore the personal sovereignty of students, I believe that gun-free zones on college campuses should be removed.
It is important that we examine conspiracy theories with rigor and an open mind. Such theories thrive on denial and dismissal, and can only be nullified by the truth.
Sustainability is key to a successful future for the University, so students should make it a priority.
The Grand Old Party’s years of zealous opposition have rendered it ineffectual in actually leading the American populace.
Regardless of Ferguson’s intent, he echoes destructive and patronizing argumentation that led Charlottesville to raze African-American communities in the 20th century.
Not only are there inherent flaws to the test that make it ineffective at describing bias, but addressing prejudice by focusing resources and discussion on a person’s alleged implicit bias does not even have a significant implications for explicit behaviors.
By mandating the completion of this module, the University administration requires students to undergo a self-examination where their perceptions of themselves and their biases are challenged.
Progress must be built from the ground up and cannot be achieved through only protest.
Rigorous scientific investigation of the effects of marijuana use is especially critical considering the lack of scientific research that went into creating current marijuana laws.
Overall, Trump has determined that the swamp’s benefits to his agenda outweigh the detrimental effects on the gridlock in Washington.
With the creation of female troops, the Boy Scouts of America have a pioneering opportunity to create gender inclusive activities.
It is true that the health costs from alcohol and tobacco use pose a burden to our society. Given that, why would we then legalize yet another substance that will pose even more drug-related costs?
The argument against removal is an argument for upholding the status quo, a vote for the slippery slope intellectual fallacy.
Charlottesville’s recent violence forces every student to feel the heft of their reactive inertia — we must change our behavior in some way so as to translate our horror into meaningful progress.
As the General Election approaches, students should do their best to keep an open mind.
