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Opinion

Devin Young, a graduate student in mechanical engineering, prepares for his finals coming up next week, Tuesday, December 8th, 2015.

Pro Tips: How to Succeed During Finals Week

December 10, 2015

The time is now, friends. Finals: They are upon us. At times like these, we must stick together to ensure the greatest amount of success. While we may feel the urge to hibernate, to recede back into the...

Paris Conference is a Bunch of Pie-Crust Promises

Paris Conference is a Bunch of Pie-Crust Promises

December 10, 2015

What do climate summits and Republicans have in common? They are equally effective in mitigating a response to the negative impacts of climate change. It’s been the same song and dance at climate summits...

Republican Candidates Hype ISIS Threat to Gain Upper Hand Over Democratic Opponents

Republican Candidates Hype ISIS Threat to Gain Upper Hand Over Democratic Opponents

December 9, 2015

Last week we were plagued with another mass shooting. However, this particular tragedy stands out from the other 352 mass shootings that took place this year, in that shortly after Tashfeen Malik and Syed...

The Second Amendment Should Not Be Exempt from Alteration

The Second Amendment Should Not Be Exempt from Alteration

December 8, 2015

After every mass shooting in the United States, one thing is guaranteed — another shooting is lurking in the future. President Obama admonished the American people after the Planned Parenthood shooting...

Take the Stoic Approach to Mass Violence: Appreciate Life

Take the “Stoic” Approach to Mass Violence: Appreciate Life

December 8, 2015

During my daily commute to the U, I had time enough to think, consider and reflect. I had just gotten back from California, where in San Bernardino on Dec. 2, another mass shooting ended the lives of another...

Paid Sick Leave Should be a Standard Practice in the Business World

Paid Sick Leave Should be a Standard Practice in the Business World

December 7, 2015

As Americans we pride ourselves on being hardworking people. The standard work week is 40 hours, with Gallup clocking 46.7 hours as the national average for full time employees. This is standard for most...

The Benefits Afforded by Temporary Sensory Deprivation

The Benefits Afforded by Temporary Sensory Deprivation

December 7, 2015

I have a secret fear that we’re losing our ability to think. I’m afraid our memories are deteriorating at rapid speed. For instance, filming a scripted video the other day, I could barely keep two...

Students Against Sexual Assault raised money for the Rape Recovery Center at Mestizo Coffeehouse.

People Need To Take Coffee Addiction Seriously

December 7, 2015

With final exams quickly approaching and the semester winding (or crashing) down, many U students have probably swapped eight hours of sleep and a well-balanced diet for all-nighters and a more than slight...

Americans Should Fight Terrorism by Promoting Peace

Americans Should Fight Terrorism by Promoting Peace

December 7, 2015

“With guns you can kill terrorists, with education you can kill terrorism.” -Malala Yousafzai I had an idea of what would be found under my search for “terrorism in 2015” in Google, but hadn't...

Perpetrators of Mass Shootings Should Remain Unnamed

Perpetrators of Mass Shootings Should Remain Unnamed

December 6, 2015

Whenever a mass shooting happens, we look for someone to blame for the terrible tragedy. This is an understandable reaction, because there are perpetrators who are primarily responsible for the event....