You shouldn’t need a post-graduation plan to get your high school diploma
Chicago’s top priority should be improving the quality of education rather than punishing students for not knowing what they want to do after graduation.
Ignoring preferred gender pronouns is disrespectful to identity
Our society has long expected us to fit into socially acceptable boxes, but it’s simply the truth that most people don’t.
Don’t judge how families cope with mortality in the Syrian civil war
One who is far from the conflict can hardly judge the behavior of those closest to it.
Trump’s attacks on the media undermine our democracy
The rights of free speech and press are central American tenets. Openly discrediting medial outlets as fake news threatens our democracy.
Katherine Swanson: The SGA only works if the student body’s voices are heard
“The mark of a true public servant and what your SGA and student body president should be doing for you: listening actively and working toward solutions genuinely.”
After Unity Party campaign violations, apathy is unacceptable
Unity Party campaign rule violations undermined the democratic process.
Faced with a no-win scenario in Afghanistan, U.S. leaders must learn from Star Trek
With few promising options left, U.S. leaders must redefine what constitutes a victory in Afghanistan.
Mandatory voting will make America into a truer democracy
Compulsory voting will ensure that our elected officials are representative of the populace’s desires.
Wondering how to respond to Casey Affleck’s Oscar victory? Follow Brie Larson’s example.
It’s difficult to appreciate art while acknowledging the artist’s moral corruption.
We should criticize our leaders for their policies, not their personal flaws
Leaders’ moral transgressions do not prohibit them from effectively performing their duties to their constituents.