Posts from "Opinion"
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Opinion | Oct.25, 2018
What is Love? (Baby, Don’t Hurt Me)
by Elizabeth McGinn ’21 Opinion Staff Love: a four-letter word meaning intense affection for someone or something; often romantic and sexual; a religion, a lifestyle, a purpose. The grandiose and romantic ideals passed down through art and literature provide a…
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Opinion | Oct.25, 2018
Stand With Survivors: PC Needs More Resources For Victims of Sexual Assault
by Alyssa Cohen ’21 Opinion Staff Due to the recent political controversy involving Brett Kavanaugh, as well as the rise of the #MeToo Movement, the nationwide plight of sexual assault has finally come into the limelight. As the topic of…
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Campus | Oct.18, 2018
Marching for Justice: PC Students Stand with Victims of Sexual Assault
by Angela Bueso ’22 Opinion Staff It can be the person who sits next to you in biology lab, your seminar classmate, the guy who held the elevator for you, your professor, or the delightful lady who serves your lunch…
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Opinion | Oct.18, 2018
Cultivating Community Despite Language Discrepancies: New York and New England Slang are “Wicked” Different
by Katherine Belbusti ’22 Opinion Staff When going off to college, one fully expects to have to adapt to his or her new environment. Adjustments that come to mind are making friends, adjusting to an academic schedule and living…
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Opinion | Oct.18, 2018
What is Moore for? The Center at Moore Hall Must Facilitate Social Change
by Laura Arango ’20 Opinion Staff What should the Center for Inclusive Excellence at Moore Hall be used for? This question has been the subject of contentious debate since Dr. Shan Mukhtar, director of the center, expressed her belief that…
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Opinion | Oct.18, 2018
One Syllabus at a Time
by Emily Ball ’22 Opinion Staff Syllabus week: the first week of classes, the week where college professors throw their semester-long, jam-packed class syllabi at you, the bane of any college student’s existence. A typical college syllabus contains a…
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Opinion | Oct.18, 2018
Say “Nay” to BPAs: Limit Plastic Usage Due to Health Risks
by Alyssa Cohen ’21 Opinion Staff We live in a world consumed by plastic. It is a cheap and readily accessible material that we use in virtually every aspect of our lives. Water bottles, children’s toys, food packaging—plastic, plastic,…
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Tangents | Oct.18, 2018
Tangents and Tirades
Treat Yourself to a Good Cry Midterm season is upon us. With so many assignments, deadlines, and responsibilities quickly approaching, stress is inevitable. There are lots of great ways to reduce some of the tension that you may be…
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Campus | Oct.04, 2018
Student Laptops in Lectures: Professors Should Allow Technology in Class
by Kelly Wheeler ’21 Opinion Staff Technology dominates today’s modern era. Whether you are a student or a member of the working world, chances are you predominantly rely on technology to access information and communicate with others. However, despite our…
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Opinion | Oct.04, 2018
RISE Up Against Sexual Assault
by Elizabeth McGinn ’21 Opinion Staff Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s horrifying account of sexual assault allegedly perpetrated by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has reverberated throughout the nation. Now joined by two more accusers, Dr. Ford’s testimony brings to light…
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