Opinions
Opinions
Opinion: The Cornell Daily Sun demonstrates the power of student voices
This article includes discussion of sexual assault. Sept. 21 the Cornell Daily Sun, Cornell University’s independent daily student newspaper, published an editorial revealing the names that became...
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned: All roads of personal growth lead to Rome
Since coming back from my study abroad semester in Rome, Italy, I have spent the last few months dwelling on the experience I had...
Opinions
Opinion: Capoeira is a ‘jeito’ of life
The other night, I dreamt of berimbaus (single string gourd instruments) singing in the distance and gravelly voices whispering along to “Deixa eu passar.”...
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Opinion: Even if the bubble bursts, AI will survive
It seems like it’s become impossible to navigate contemporary daily life without encountering some form of AI. From Google automatically incorporating Gemini into its search results...
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Opinion: Only the Trump administration is to blame for ineffective vaccine distribution
It's no surprise the federal government under former President Trump lacked any sort of vaccination distribution plan to effectively vaccinate American citizens. The Centers...
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Opinion: Let’s talk about religion
I am an Armenian Orthodox Christian woman. When I share my identities on campus, I feel like I have to restrict talking about my...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: From an Occidental staff member to the community, thank you for your support
This letter was written by Magdalena Cortes on behalf of Occidental's Academic and Residential Cleaning Services staff to those who donated to the relief...
Opinions
Opinion: Without a spring break, spring will break us
I was still hunched over my desk when I looked at the clock. It was late and I was trying to finish a problem...
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Opinion: Maintaining friendships during COVID-19 is harder than ever. Here’s why I keep trying.
When it comes to friendships, I’ve always preferred quality over quantity: the kind of friends with whom you can talk about anything and who...
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Opinion: I stopped worrying about the Quarantine 15, and I’m feeling lighter already
In a society that constantly sets unrealistic beauty standards for women, loving and accepting my body the way it is feels impossible. Throw in...
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Opinion: Practices for sustaining movements and yourself to avoid activist burnout
To end the injustices that permeate our local, national and international communities, we need movements — not martyrs. A culture of selflessness to the...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Occidental student-athletes demand accountability
Last week, Oxy announced its decision to permanently end the football program. This decision, and the school’s treatment of its current and former student...
