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Better the United Nations; veto the veto

Better the United Nations; veto the veto

Emma Power, Opinion Columnist October 13, 2022

The United Nations (U.N.) is an international organization whose function, as stated in its Charter, is to “unite [member countries’] strength to maintain international peace and security.” However,...

Elderly dominating politics

Elderly dominating politics

Passing down political power for the sake of progress
Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Editor October 13, 2022

When it was first announced that Joe Biden was the Democratic Party’s nominee for the 2020 presidential election, I remember feeling unsure. This wasn’t because of his political stances or past experience...

A period of transition: the COVID blues

A period of transition: the COVID blues

Sarah Fridakis, Opinion Columnist October 6, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, something that helped me look toward the future was remembering it would all be over soon. When school was delayed for the first two weeks, many people said, “Don’t worry,...

Dodging taxes or saving the planet?

Dodging taxes or saving the planet?

Profits and politics in the fight against climate change
Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Columnist September 29, 2022

Since its creation in 1973, the outdoor retail company Patagonia has stood for the sustainability of its production processes and encouraged its customers and employees to appreciate the natural world....

Greg Abbott: The least pro-life governor

Greg Abbott: The least pro-life governor

Colin Houston, Opinion Columnist September 29, 2022

When millions of Texans cast their ballots on Nov. 8, Greg Abbott should pray voters don’t look too closely at his “pro-life” label. He touts it endlessly, with empty platitudes such as declaring...

Veteran actors get their dues at the Emmys

Veteran actors get their dues at the Emmys

Keaton, Ralph and Coolidge prove the longevity and vitality of their storied careers
Abby Power, News Reporter September 22, 2022

Flashing lights illuminate the night as, in place of a red carpet, gold lies at the feet of stars like Zendaya, Sandra Oh and Andrew Garfield. It’s television’s biggest night of the year: the Emmys....

Has the sun finally set on the British Empire?

Has the sun finally set on the British Empire?

The complex politics of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and death
Ashwini Vivek, Opinions Columnist September 22, 2022

The Queen is dead. Crowds gather in mourning, paying their respects to the loss of a figure so prominent not only in Britain but across the world. However, amid the grieving, groups across the globe see...

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