“It is inaccurate to say that access to voting hasn’t improved drastically since the implementation of Jim Crow laws and the total disenfranchisement of women. That being said, it is also dangerous to assume that disenfranchisement is a non-issue in the 21st century.”
Have you been manipulated by skinfluencers?
“The beauty industry now has a dystopian level of reach, especially with younger demographics.”
5 mascot ideas that would be better than Blue
“What if, instead of copying Yale’s branding exactly, we came up with something a little more creative?”
Get off the banned books bandwagon
Book banning is a dreadful chapter in our society; it is led by politics rather than something that is actually concerning.
Environmental activism deserves a makeover
“While people are willing to adopt sustainability practices for economic reasons, deep feelings of ambivalence, irritation and distrust towards “elitist” environmental activists do not diminish as new practices are implemented.”
The art of the dad joke
“Much of the beauty of dad jokes, funny or otherwise, lies in how wholesome they are. With a simple pun, a person can create joy within themselves and others.”
Do you make your own choices?
“We have lived out our lives being told that we control the narrative, why should college be any different?”
Dumb TV is stupid good
“I will always be a fan of dumb television, and people who claim that it is not “good TV” just want to believe they are superior for having shows like ‘Breaking Bad’ in their rotation. I will stick with my ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and ‘Big Brother’ until my last breath — and I will feel nothing but satisfaction doing it.”
Microtrends: Killing the planet one purchase at a time
“The next time you scroll social media and see a new trending item, take a second to consider if being trendy for two weeks is worth the permanent effects that microtrends can have on the environment.”
From the closet to the clique
“Cliques aren’t exclusive to queer people, but sometimes we become so desperate for a community that we shut ourselves off from other people — even from each other.”