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Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned: Everything changes and nothing remains still
When I was little, I had extremely strict rules and expectations for my future: be a computer engineer like my father, start a nonprofit...
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned: Ask yourself, why not?
Every morning before middle school, my mom would say to me: “Be kind, be courageous and don’t mumble.” Much of my college experience has...
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned: A love letter to shared spaces
I grew up an only child, and it is safe to say that I came to college with a fear of shared spaces — communal bathrooms,...
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned: An obvious metaphor between the moon mission and college
There’s a scene in Samantha Harvey’s 2023 book "Orbital" in which an astronaut on the International Space Station tells his daughter that progress is beautiful....
2013
Aloof Russia elucidates Cyprus crisis
Author: Malcolm MacLeod For decades, wealthy Russians have been avoiding their country's high taxes by depositing their earnings in Cyprus, a small island in the Eastern...
2013
Letters to the Editor – May 1
Author: Dear Editor,
TRIGGER WARNING: this letter addresses sexual assault and rape, which could be triggering to survivors and allies.I address this letter first to gentleman...
2013
New minimum wage is step in the right direction
Author: Lucy Feickert The minimum wage in California is now the highest in the nation at $10 an hour. While many argue this increase will hurt...
2013
United States, Iran must pursue peace talks
Author: Manna Selassie A 15-minute phone call between President Hassan Rouhani of Iran and President Barack Obama is already being noted as one of the most...
2013
Bank of America busted
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2014
Greek Life’s exclusivity plagues Occidental
Author: Juliet Suess Bids from Greek Life came out Thursday night, and despite the claims by members of Greek Life to be "inclusive," many students were...
2014
Shift to Latino plurality calls for progressive policy changes
Author: Christian Morales
This month, Latinos will become the largest ethnic group in California. Making up 39 percent of the population, they will overtake...
2014
SpringFest transports prove dance-ban policy ineffective
Author: Juliet Suess Hats off to Programming Board (PB) for a very successful SpringFest. Apart from a few minor glitches, common at most events, the day...
