Millions of women state that they feel some type of dissatisfaction with their body and much of this is caused by trends that they have seen, making them feel the need to change themselves, and this number is growing every day. Read more »
Student Association is a group of students who are dedicated to making positive change on campus, and we’re honored to lead it. Addressing student needs has always been our top priority. Now, we will make them the top priority of this university, as well. Read more »
Students complain about their car being parked far from campus, long waits for permits, excessive ticketing and a lack of assistance. But the main complaint is usually about the cost of parking. Read more »
In an attempt to define women, some people will always be excluded. Not all women have long hair. Not all women wear heels. Not all women have uteruses. If any of these are required in your definition of a woman, it isn’t complete. Read more »
Beyond making everyday tasks unreachable, unmedicated ADHD can exacerbate or cause conditions with serious health consequences that may prove fatal. Read more »
My disorder is not something to be laughed at, yet our society’s view of Tourette’s makes everyone think otherwise. Read more »
It’s far — really far — from just washing hands or straightening things. Even writing this, I have extreme anxiety and guilt that I won’t capture the full picture of what OCD is. On a typical day, about 80% of my waking hours are consumed in obsessions and compulsions. Read more »
Our leaders' actions do not match their words. In the past, Republicans have claimed that mass shootings are a result of a mental health crisis, yet they have offered no solutions. This time they claim it’s because Hale was transgender, while at the same time banning access to life-saving gender-affirming care for transgender youth across the country. Read more »
I quickly realized that coming to college isn’t about leaving your passions behind. It’s about finding the balance in your work, hobbies and education to make your path work. Read more »
It would be one thing if consumer data protection was prioritized across the board and this was one of many efforts. But targeting one platform, or really, one country, is counterproductive and a waste of our officials’ time. Read more »
A drive to include religious diversity within DEIA training can limit cases of Islamophobia on campus and religious bias. Including an emphasis on a diverse religious education within training can provide the opportunity for faculty to broaden their understanding. Read more »
A previous column from The Daily Orange viewed pessimism as “dissatisfaction-fueled motivation” as a call to action. We do need to acknowledge negatives to functionally correct them, but that’s contrary to pessimism. Read more »
I would like to dispel some of the concerns international students could have as SGEU reaches super-majority support. I have considered many of these concerns myself, as an international student with an F-1 visa. Read more »
Prioritizing things you enjoy is important and there should not be any shame or guilt around it. A steamy romance novel doesn’t have to be something you hide in your bag. Reading is supposed to be enjoyable. Read more »
Friend groups create an illusion of being an official group that you must be let into. If you are on the outside of one, it can be really daunting to approach a group of friends and try to hang out with them. Read more »
Students are a part of this community. You ride unreliable Centro buses, you rent from absentee landlords. The problems you face also confront tens of thousands of other families living alongside you in this city. Read more »
The spread of misogyny has only increased since the internet provided a vehicle to communicate such messages. However, falling into despair does not remedy the issue. Read more »
Local politicians are those with power to impact people’s lives immediately. They are in reach to be contacted and held accountable. Read more »
I either entirely don’t have the ability to participate or I am forced to give up on fighting for my human rights to serve my community because I am stuck between choosing to help a charity and remaining unaccepting towards hatred. This is a decision that no one should be in a place to make. Read more »
We cannot tell young people not to follow their passions simply because some assume that a degree may be useless, or they won’t make any money, or because you believe they are “above” a certain major. Read more »
The student experience does not include ignoring and condoning hate crimes or bias of any sort. Public safety includes investigating hate crimes as hate crimes and telling the wider community when there is a need for concern. Read more »
Being able to be a beacon of hope for kids who have had it so tough is a really wonderful thing, and I implore all of you to find your Kesem. Read more »
Abandoning all belief in America gets us absolutely nowhere, but on the other end of the spectrum, seeing bad news and wishing for betterment is equally futile. Read more »
There needs to be further education regarding the impact of privilege in our society — on both systemic and cultural levels — that is specifically targeted toward individuals who are most ignorant to its benefit. Read more »
