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Dancers are not recognized as the elite athletes they are (Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/ Jeff Medaugh, June 10, 2006).

OPINION: Dancers are the most underappreciated athletes

By Lacey Okamura | Nov. 18

Just as dance fails to be recognized as a sport, dancers are not recognized as the elite athletes they are. Dancers need coordination and strength in order to execute routines. Muscular strength is what allows dancers to jump higher, turn faster and control their movements. Building this muscle requires spending time in the gym, just like other athletes, on top of hours of rehearsal in the studio. People don’t tend to see the effort that dancers put into their craft behind the scenes. For a short, two-minute routine, it may take days to learn and perfect.

There was a lot of tension following the election results (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Steve Rainwater, February 24, 2018).

OPINION: My experience voting in my first presidential election and the days following

By Briana Keenan | Nov. 18

Women can be leaders too (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Gage Skidmore October 30, 2016).

OPINION: America prefers an unqualified man for president over two women

By Tasnim Oyshi | Nov. 14

Be the light in a world full of darkness (Photo courtesy of Flickr / webhamster, June 1, 2008).

OPINION: The power of light and love in a world of darkness

By Lacey Okamura | Nov. 14

Teenage girls are overly criticized for their interests (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Mic JohnsonLP, January 21, 2020).

OPINION: The world hates teenage girls

By Tasnim Oyshi | Nov. 13

Celebrity worship culture is getting out of hand (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Shinya Suzuki, October 7, 2014).

OPINION: Why celebrity culture needs to roll credits

By Tasnim Oyshi | Nov. 13

Business programs should require a foreign language for global success (Photo by Brooke Zevon / Staff Photographer).

OPINION: There should be a language requirement for all business majors

By Parisa Burton | Nov. 12

I always found it surprising that I, a marketing major, would not need to take a foreign language during my time at the College. Yes, it’s less work for me, but I never considered it quite fair for my friends in other schools, where a foreign language seemed less applicable to their future career.

Every year, artists roll out Christmas songs and albums to celebrate the holiday, but do we really need more modernized renditions of the same tunes? (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).

OPINION: Modern Christmas music doesn’t hold up

By Ashley Ragone | Nov. 12

It seems like every artist today has a Christmas song in their repertoire, with an overwhelming assortment of covers and interpolated remixes across all genres. I believe this is unnecessary.

Graphic by Liam Simonelli / Editorial Cartoonist.

Letter to the editor

Nov. 1

By Suzanne McCotterInterim Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsTo the Editor:In a recent letter to the editor, World Languages Chair Marimar ...

(Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Tony Webster November 17, 2019).

OPINION: Water bottles are the Silly Bandz of college

By Parisa Burton | Oct. 31

As college students, most people have grown out of the herd mentality and now buy products that align with their personal tastes and preferences. However, trends will never fully disappear. Popular products will always emerge, whether we like them or not. While we may not face ridicule for resisting these trends, they can still feel desirable, as you frequently see others on campus flaunting certain items. This can make you question yourself on whether you genuinely like these products, or are simply drawn to them because they are popular.

Financial literacy is crucial to a well-rounded education (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Pictures of Money, April 29, 2015).

OPINION: Financial literacy is a necessary addition to the College Core

By Kate Zydor | Oct. 31

Based on the College Core program, it is evident that the College prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded education founded on diverse perspectives. However, we are sorely lacking in one critical area: financial literacy. In my experience, this topic is not nearly discussed as much as it should be, in high school or college.

The honors program highly exaggerates its advantages (Photo by Derek Meola / Staff Photographer).

OPINION: The honors program needs a revamp

By Lacey Okamura | Oct. 29

If the honors program wants to attract more students, there needs to be genuine benefits that students will receive by being part of the program. Priority registration, for example, should be the first few days of the registration periods.

Memorial for Liam Payne held outside of the hotel where he passed away (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Roberto Fiadone October 17, 2024).

OPINION: Recent allegations and childhood admiration make Liam Payne’s death complicated to process

By Briana Keenan | Oct. 28

I received the news in the College’s student center while with my friend after one of our Circle K meetings. Liam Payne, 31, found dead in Buenos Aires after falling out of his 3rd floor hotel window.

The benefits of studying abroad outweigh the risks (Photo by Parisa Burton).

OPINION: Reasons why you shouldn’t study abroad (there are none)

By Parisa Burton | Oct. 23

If you are considering whether to study abroad, my advice is to avoid dwelling on the what-ifs. Your friends and family will still be here when you get back, but the connections and experiences you create when studying abroad are unique and irreplaceable opportunities that you will hold in your heart forever.

It is beneficial to let of go of things that no longer serve us (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Alexis Nyal, June 9, 2010).

OPINION: You need to let go of things that do not serve you anymore

By Lacey Okamura | Oct. 21

We’re all at a point in our lives where we’re going through a lot of change. As we decide what paths our careers will take us, we should also reflect on what can improve in our lives right now. Ask yourself whether or not the things you prioritize in your life are benefitting you in any way. Are there other things or people you can be giving greater attention and love to that will serve you even more?

ResEd’s decision to implement a first-year residential requirement will not benefit all students (Photo by Andre Paras / Staff Photographer).

OPINION: First-year residential requirement is STILL the worst possible decision

By Tristan Weisenbach | Oct. 17

Nearly a year after Residential Education and Housing postponed its plan to implement a requirement that all first-year students live on-campus, with a handful of exemptions, the College announced earlier this month that it has reversed course and will once again implement this requirement beginning in fall 2025.

Casual listening has slowly died out with the advent of platforms like Spotify and Apple Music (Photo courtesy of Flickr,“Garret picks the licks” by Rudi Riet, July 9, 2007).

OPINION: Casual listening is dead

By Lake DiStefano | Oct. 16

This is all to say that, in recent years, I’ve noticed a cultural shift happening when it comes to how we listen to and engage with music. The act of casual listening, and by proxy, being a fan of said artist, is fundamentally dead — or at least severely reduced from what it used to be.

Podcasts often portray misleading or even harmful messages (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Solen Feyissa August 2, 2020).

OPINION: Podcasts are getting out of hand

By Lacey Okamura | Oct. 16

As podcasts gain more traction and attention, content creators are rushing to get their slice of the pie. Not everyone has the same credibility as “Call Her Daddy” to be able to secure famous interviewees, so many of them turn into conversational podcasts based on the lives and opinions of the hosts. Some creators focus on drama, while others try to give advice to their listeners. But are any of these people really qualified to lead these conversations?

The College’s dining hall served pancakes for National Pancake Day on Sept. 26 (Photo by Andre Paras / Staff Photographer).

OPINION: Eickhoff Hall should serve pancakes every day for breakfast

By Briana Keenan | Oct. 16

The Wok station is only open during lunch and dinner time, so my question is, why don’t they offer pancakes there every morning for breakfast? Even though the two waffle makers are there every day instead of only on the weekends, I think that the mini pancakes would make a great addition. The waffle makers are often dirty, either crusted in batter or leftover grease, or there is no batter left at all.

Halloween is a timeless holiday that enables us to experience child-like excitement (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Günter Hentschel October 31, 2019).

OPINION: Halloween conjures a nostalgic child-like spirit like no other holiday

By Parisa Burton | Oct. 13

I think most adults can agree that Halloween feels like a much-needed break from reality and a rare opportunity to let loose with friends. As a college student, the anticipation of Halloween at the end of October serves as motivation for me to push through every exam, paper and assignment, knowing there’s a fun reward waiting at the end of the month.

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