Smith: Feminist title has become more mainstream, still has a long way to go
The F-word is having a major comeback. No, not that F-word. During the MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 24, Beyoncé strutted across the stage… Read more »
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Smith: Standing up against catcalling can help end the problem
Shouting out a window, whistling and honking finally received the response it has been trying to get from women for years. On Aug. 18, the… Read more »
Knighton: Facebook focuses on app expansion, not complaints
It’s time for us all to stop thinking of Facebook as the college dorm-room idea that made it, but instead as an empire determined to… Read more »
Lynch: Obamacare’s strengths shine in mental health care
The glamour of the Emmy’s on Monday night was interrupted with a somber moment when Billy Crystal made a tribute to America’s beloved comedian, wisecracker… Read more »
Cole: Congress must formally acknowledge climate change as real issue
By Congress formally acknowledging climate change, the debate can be shifted from whether it actually exists, to how it can be best controlled. Climate change… Read more »
Pulliam: Obama’s low approval rating benefits GOP in midterm election
President Obama’s approval rating has averaged 42 percent in his second term, according to the most recent Gallup Daily tracking from Aug. 25. Just a… Read more »
Potter: Cameras can help end police brutality
On Aug. 9, Michael Brown was fatally shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. Since the story broke, media… Read more »
Shields: Mills College’s trans* acceptance policy shows progress
On Aug. 19, “The San Francisco Gate” published an article about Mills College, a women’s college which has recently decided to allow trans* applicants into… Read more »
Rodgers: College students have power to be leaders in social movements
The death of unarmed Missouri teenager Michael Brown has raised a host of critical questions and thought-provoking discussions across the country and around the world.… Read more »
Kelly: Success of 'The Simpsons' marathon won't last
This past Thursday FXX, the newest branch of FX, began its #EverySimpsonsEver marathon. As the title implies, FXX is airing every single one of “The… Read more »
Jackson: Paul’s Ferguson statement stands out
On Aug. 9, a black teenager named Mike Brown was shot by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Many Republican presidential hopefuls have offered… Read more »
Kramer: Fracking needs regulation, not outright ban
In a previous Daily Orange environmental column, the columnist advised Gov. Andrew Cuomo to put citizensí health before business and ban fracking statewide. It’s a… Read more »
Rodgers: Incoming students should utilize Counseling Center
Starting college can be an exciting time in a young person’s life. But with worries of excelling academically, building new relationships and figuring out how… Read more »
Kelly: Mainstream college movies ignore realities of university life
College has been coined as “the best four years of your life.” The opportunities for self discovery, newfound freedom and constant socializing with peers help… Read more »
Shields: Anti-rape campaign shames victims instead of helping them
Last week, England’s National Health Service (NHS) came under fire because of a former sexual assault awareness campaign. With posters saying things like, “One in… Read more »
Jackson: Rick Perry's new image could make him a strong contender in presidential race
As of Summer 2014, Rick Perry, the Governor of Texas, seems to have taken on a new persona. He is playing the role of the… Read more »
Kelly: Beyoncé reveals personal information on her own terms
Tabloids make a killing from speculation on the future of celebrity couples’ relationships. And their newest victim? Beyoncé and Jay Z. And while the drama… Read more »
Kramer: Amazon must improve questionable business practices to move forward
Amazon has done just about everything right. Chief Executive Officer and founder Jeff Bezos had a dream of revolutionizing the way we buy, and kicked… Read more »
Lynch: Government must reform current tax code to keep corporations in the U.S.
On Wednesday, Aug. 6, Walgreens — the drugstore where most of us go to get our condoms, razors, and Halloween candy — rejected their option… Read more »
Potter: Solution to immigration crisis requires bipartisan cooperation
Over the past several years child immigrants have travelled from Central America to the United States seeking safety, shelter and greater opportunities. This has been… Read more »
Pulliam: Paul Ryan's new bill could increase his popularity as a presidential candidate
In a recent lecture, Arthur C. Brooks, President of the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, pointed out that conservatives need to stop being… Read more »
Rasamny: Online activism creates subtle but important change
In the past month, you may have noticed trending Facebook statuses, Twitter hashtags,and Instagram posts concerning the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Gaza Strip. Supporters… Read more »
Knighton: New vision-correcting technology could reduce need for glasses and contacts
I love cool social apps and addicting games, but it’s refreshing to see advanced technology used to improve our health and not just increase someone’s… Read more »
Cole: New York should prioritize citizens' well-being and ban fracking statewide
It’s been about six years since the state of New York first issued a temporary ban on fracking. But now, it’s time for Governor Andrew… Read more »
