Op-Ed Submission
Social justice is environmental justice
Let’s take a moment to be honest with ourselves. Life is fast, we’re all busy, and it can be really, really hard to care about the environment. Movements for social justice are much easier to connect with because they have a face, someone with whom we can empathize.
Say what?
Or, more precisely, who should say what? Should our representatives in Senate and Student Union voice opinions about political issues that may or may not reflect our own? Certainly this is the case in current American politics—US senators frequently take stances on divisive issues that alienate at least some part of their constituencies.
A multicultural message resonates beyond ‘walls’
With upcoming Palestinian elections in January, the settlement building in the West Bank, and ongoing interim peace deals with Palestinians, Israel is not often cast in a positive light.
Liberalism should not be confused with communism
Communist forces are infiltrating the U.S. government. The American government will soon be engaging in totalitarianism abuses on par with those perpetrated by the Soviet Union. As ludicrous as the preceding statements may seem in a contemporary context, they should not be confused with the rantings of a Cold War-era witch hunter.
Confession of a green man
I have to admit it—I am an environmentalist. Any day now, I expect my blood to turn green. I’m not insane, but I am crazy. I’m crazy about organic foods and solar panels. I’m crazy about farmers’ markets and reusable canvas bags.
Why our campus needs a revolving loan fund
What is a revolving loan fund? A revolving loan fund (RLF) is managed by a committee of students, faculty and administrators and is used to finance student-led sustainability projects on campus.
Mothers settlement should be a model for rectifying racism
In America today, it is easy to forget that there are some things that lawsuits cannot settle, things that legislation cannot change.
It makes sense to sue those who embezzle money for financial damages; similarly, it makes sense to put dangerous criminals behind bars. The former ensures that wealth is redistributed appropriately; the latter makes certain that the accused do not commit similar acts of violence again. In these cases, the punishment is appropriate and contributes to a just, secure society.
A Chris Brown/Rihanna costume is not funny
Halloween is fun. Battering your girlfriend until her face is swollen and her lips are bloody is not.
The truth about political groups
Last week, Student Life printed an article, “Political activism on campus: The Gore-y truth,” criticizing political groups.
Why students should care about healthcare
16.2, 42, 46…The numbers are everywhere and the debate is now ubiquitous. The debate on the U.S. health care system, that is. Ever since President Obama ranked health care reform as a top priority, the contentious dialogue flooded in from left, right and center with a pessimistic outlook for agreement or compromise.
The U.S. [...]
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