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Opinion: Wellness was never meant to be an achievement
I’ve started to wonder how much I actually know about my body. When I exercise, I can see my heart rate, calories burned and how...
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Opinion: Amidst recent backlash, MSI is more important than ever
I came to Occidental, thousands of miles away from my home in Virginia, completely unfamiliar with my surroundings but eager to learn. Participating in...
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Opinion: The Sparkletts plant sits vacant. Here’s what to do.
During my second week at Occidental, I had to get my medication from the CVS on York Boulevard. As I was heading home, I...
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Opinion: Write for your inner child
There is a scene in the 2010 animated Walt Disney movie “Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue” where Lizzy, a young human girl, works on...
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Opinion: What happened in ‘Minamar’ (sic) is — sort of — happening here
Reflecting on the actions of the second Trump administration and the fears that we are descending into a complete authoritarian dictatorship, I am reminded...
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Opinion: How I learned the value of incremental change through Minecraft
Does the state of the world upset you? It is a crazy time to be alive right now. From global warming and mass starvation...
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Opinion: All the way with Stephen A? The case for a Smith candidacy in 2028
In the post-inauguration months, the Democratic Party has floundered and failed to settle upon a concrete directive. You would think that opposing Trump would...
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Opinion: The Core Program stifles exploration — here’s a better alternative
Among the most important notions of the ‘college experience’ is the idea that students should have the freedom to explore their interests. Students have...
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Opinion: The letter of the law is betraying its spirit
America prides itself on the rule of law. But what happens when those in power cling to the letter of the law at the...
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Opinion: 24 hours of movie magic (or madness)
The weekend of Feb. 28 to March 2 was quite eventful, to say the least. Having freshly jumped off the stage from an incredibly...
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Opinion: The ‘Anora’ Oscars sweep should give us hope
"Anora" won Best Picture at the Oscars. And Best Actress. And Best Directing. And Best Screenplay. And Best Editing. Believe me, I've read enough think...
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Opinion: DOGE is wrecking the United States government. But what is the endgame?
It might not be an exaggeration to say that the past 50 or so days have been one of the most eventful stretches in...
