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Opinion | College is the best time to go feral — take it

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist • April 16, 2024

The things you can do in college will generally be socially unacceptable once you graduate, so make the most of it. Whether that’s pulling trig in the Mario’s bathroom because you had one too many Malibu bay breezes or falling face-first into the Frick fountain because you tried to climb it, college is all about making mistakes and having fun.

Opinion | Die on every hill you can

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Senior Staff Columnist • April 15, 2024

Join every movement that you believe in, and help them in “un-glamorous” ways. Make phone calls and send emails and picket, even if it's just you and five other people in their sixties. Help raise money for people who need it, and try to find ways to participate in building better systems for them

Opinion | Why I write

By Abigail Dobry, Senior Staff Columnist • April 15, 2024

I enjoy writing because I love sharing and reflecting on stories about my life, or other people’s lives. My writing has guided me to be the person I want to be in the world.

Opinion | We should all try new types of entertainment

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist • April 12, 2024

Entertainment comes in many forms, languages and genres. We often stick to a certain genre or language of whatever we’re comfortable with, but this limitation blocks people from discovering many other wonderful forms of entertainment.

Opinion | CPCs, get off our campus

By India Krug, Senior Staff Columnist • April 12, 2024

Students are likely to step into a CPC expecting a different experience. When someone finds out they are pregnant or suspect they might be pregnant, they deserve to be treated in an honest and earnest way, without a hidden agenda.

Opinion | I’m just a gloomy girl who likes gloomy weather

By Delaney Rauscher Adams, Staff Columnist • April 11, 2024

Waking up to rain on my roof is one of the simple pleasures of life. I often crave that morning feeling.

Opinion | JoJo Siwa’s rebrand sucks

By Danae Poteat, Staff Columnist • April 10, 2024

When it comes to being an influencer, people like you when you’re relatable, funny or just have an overall good vibe about you. These are things that Siwa does not have.

Opinion | Your first-year roommate is one of the most important people you will ever know, both good and bad

By Grace Harris, Staff Columnist • April 10, 2024

First-year roommates, both good and bad, are some of the most important people we will meet in our lifetimes. I am lucky to say that my roommate has become one of my best friends, and I probably would not be in the place I am today if it weren't for her.

Opinion | Honesty is better than lying

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist • April 9, 2024

I know that I have told white lies a few times over the course of my life, though I genuinely cannot remember the last time that I really did lie — especially about something serious.

Opinion | Once upon a time, we grew up and left our passions behind

By Nada Abdulaziz, Staff Writer • April 8, 2024

Transitioning into adulthood and securing employment is a universal journey that all individuals embark on — it's an anticipated phase of life. However, recently, I've found myself reflecting on the activities I once cherished but now struggle to find time for.

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Opinion | College is the best time to go feral — take it

Opinion | Die on every hill you can

Opinion | Why I write

Opinion | We should all try new types of entertainment

Opinion | CPCs, get off our campus

Opinion | I’m just a gloomy girl who likes gloomy weather

Opinion | JoJo Siwa’s rebrand sucks

Opinion | Your first-year roommate is one of the most important people you will ever know, both good and bad

Opinion | Honesty is better than lying

Opinion | Once upon a time, we grew up and left our passions behind

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