Column: Individuals are not institutions
"To flippantly suggest cutting contact with those who do not politically align with oneself is a gaudy display of disregard for diversity of thought."
"To flippantly suggest cutting contact with those who do not politically align with oneself is a gaudy display of disregard for diversity of thought."
"If you still want to win over third-party voters, show that your cause is worth joining."
"From border policy to economics to education, the ultraconservatism espoused by Trump is eerily similar to the fascist practices of historically authoritarian governments — including our own."
"Often, the responsibility of sustainability is placed on individuals, rendering it a commendable personal virtue rather than a necessity for the preservation of public health"
"As much as I'm scared, I'm also angry. I'm angry that Democrats took the last four years for granted and that they continue to fail their constituents."
"For years now, instead of fighting back against conservatism, they have ceded ground to the right, moving further toward the center in an attempt to capture a vote that is demonstrably not there."
"Contrary to the contrived orthodox narrative, SCiLL is as worthy an example of shared University governance as you’ll find, unlike the faculty hegemony some seem to expect and demand."
"These prolonged periods make it difficult to focus on anything else, leading to mental fatigue and impacting physical health. UNC's never-ending midterm cycle isn't just about academics; it’s about well-being."
"We are all suffering similar consequences of historical oppression, yet we continually try to be higher up on a ladder of Asian value."
"And while the disconnect between UNC administration and the students they serve extends far beyond vending machine prices, it is starkly exemplified by the costs of snacks and drinks in those machines."
"As we continue to expand our grace toward anxiety and depression, we must also embrace those who we do not understand as well and remember that these are medical conditions and not choices. People with mental illnesses deserve to be viewed multidimensionally."
"Private capitalist and journalistic interests cannot coexist ethically at such a national organization as The Washington Post."
"For years, Robinson has mocked school shooting survivors, calling victims of gun violence, 'sassy,' 'spoiled little bastards' and 'angry, know it all CHILDREN.'"
"The stories of those who take on student loans are not told and not heard because simply living with debt is enough to silence one. It’s a disengaging experience where one is allowed in the race but can perform only with a weight attached to their foot."
"I don’t really care much about what my article says, as long as it’s in the paper."
"The insulation of the judiciary is a valuable guardrail in this country, but that is not to say that voters have no way of affecting what kind of people are handed immense, lifelong power."
"This year we experienced what awaits us if we don't move fast on climate action."
"Many of our families gave us the advice that leaving your dorm door open was a guaranteed method of forming friendships, but something has shifted greatly between our generations. The ease of short-term communication and the commodification of our time have made us forget the simplicity of connection."
"As you may know, this past weekend was Halloweekend. As a senior in college, this felt like a really monumental experience for me."
"'In the nicest way possible, if you keep on wearing those cargos, people are going to assume you’re a lesbian.'"