Category: Viewpoints

Matthew Akins The United States stands at the edge of a precipice. We can continue with a president who will see us leap over that cliff headfirst. We could choose a centrist or a technocrat from the Democratic Party who will have this country walk off the cliff; a slower but perhaps more tasteful end.…

Saeed Husain  Of all the things I have learned from my uncle, he taught me one critically important lesson: always finish the food on your plate, and do not take more than you need. This was never taught in mild terms, and more often than not was a strict reprimand from a man who has…

Will McMichael Imagine the best version of our planet. What does it look like? Can it get any better? Back to reality. Our planet is being destroyed. The people in power are turning their backs on future generations. We are all placed in a system where it is nearly impossible to live ethically. Our trash…

Sam Casey My dad recently visited campus to pick me up for an annual golf tournament we play in. As we walked to my room in the basement of Holden to pick up my bag, we entered on the Lowry side and passed through the double doors by the elevator that lead you to the…

David Pfeffer Here’s a decision-making problem that even you non-philosophy majors can solve: say there’s a student on a scooter barreling at you on the sidewalk, do you A) stay in your lane and get hit, B) move out of the way or C) move out of the way and roll your eyes? Chances are,…

Claire Montgomery This year’s first-years and sophomores have never experienced Kittredge Dining Hall (Kitt) operating as one of the main dining halls on campus. Perhaps they have gone there for Soup & Bread, or maybe they moved in early and have dined there when Lowry was closed for a couple days before class started. But…