Opinions

A Year and a Half Later: Hate Speech and the Future of Our Country

November 22, 2016• Opinions

Conn’s Ineffective Policy to Reduce Food Waste

November 22, 2016• Opinions

Many people wonder where Conn’s food waste goes. Even as Harris is closing, I often see pans that are still half full. The logical...

Feminism in my Home

November 21, 2016• Opinions

The result of the 2016 election has forced me, and I’m sure many others, to think about what it means to be a woman and feminist in the...

Trump Redefines Role of Election Observers

November 10, 2016• Opinions

Donald Trump has made many terrifying and outrageous claims throughout his candidacy, yet none have struck a nerve with me more than his accusation that the election is rigged.

Public Intellectuals Spotted at Privatized Institution

October 25, 2016• Opinions • One Comment

As someone who cringes at the thought of writing an event review, I must admit that extenuating circumstances have led me to write...

The Civic Imperative of Voting

October 25, 2016• Opinions

Much has been made on our liberal arts campus of the civic duty to vote in the presidential election. Popular phrases alluding to the...

New Directions for the LGBTQIA Center

October 25, 2016• Opinions

Contextualizing the Rise of Donald Trump

October 25, 2016• Opinions • One Comment

Despite every news cycle that broadcasts Trump’s latest controversial comments, a particular bloc of white working class voters stays...

The Strategic Plan: Building on Strength

October 11, 2016• Opinions

The Strategic Plan: Everyone at Connecticut College has heard this term. It is the accumulation of new ideas for the College for the coming...

The Misconceptions of Voter ID Laws

October 11, 2016• Opinions

As the 2016 presidential election draws closer, it is essential to evaluate current restrictions placed on American voters. Of the several state and federal laws that restrict eligibility to cast a ballot, voter ID laws are the most concerning.