Ellie Riser
You really don’t, and none of us do. Here’s why that’s a good thing.
Category Archive: Opinion
Mia Fitzloff
Before I go on, I feel like I should address the elephant in the room… I am so sorry Trader Joe’s. I have completely neglected you this past year. I was overwhelmed by Target.
Ellie Riser
Today, it’s hard to know who and what to believe when it comes to information about politics, but through this article I hope to help you begin your political awakening.
Vy Nguyen
“You [will] be put to death in the electric chair by having electrical current passed through your body in such amount and frequency until you are rendered death”. There were the words of Judge Clifford B. Shepard to Clifford Williams Jr. on October 27, 1976, when Williams was accused of a break-in murder despite contrasting forensics evidence and a strong alibi. In many ways, he was sentenced because he was Black.
Patrick Barnette
There has been a decent amount of drama floating around the left recently. The debate involves comedian and radio show host Jimmy Dore and US representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparring over the upcoming vote for Speaker of the House.
Ellie Riser
Who dictates our pull to certain genres and sounds? What happens when we find a song, artist, or genre we like that maybe falls in a category we’ve slandered or that important people in our lives have shown disapproval towards? Should we really feel guilty or ashamed to listen to different music?
Patrick Barnette
Whether you like it or not, Biden is looking like he has the ticket nearly secured, with an over 10% lead in most major polls. It wouldn’t be bold to assume that for many on the left, that is a relief. However, if you are tired of the hysteria, and just ready to take a break from politics, it would be a good idea to take a step back and look at what a Biden presidency would really mean for the country.
Viraj Shankar
It’s a painful, yet critically important time to live in America right now. These last few days have shown us that systemic racism and inequality are problems that are far from being over. As the nation continues to reflect, protest, and demand action, I urge everyone at OES, especially the OES administration, to look inward, and see if they really are using their power for good.
Noah Wali
Quarantine has given us all unlimited time to think. Time to think about our past, our future, what we’re missing out on, and who we are in this unpredictable world. I know I have been thinking. A lot.