Opinions

Analyzing the Democratic candidate overload for the 2020 presidential election

by Anya MarquardtFeatured OpinionsNovember 3, 2019November 5, 2019

In a mere year, the next presidential election will be upon us. While this may seem like a long time for some Americans, candidates have already kicked into campaigning mode; for registered Democrats, primaries start in Feb. 2020.

Teachers should not voice their politics during class discussions

by Samantha LauriaOpinionsNovember 3, 2019November 3, 2019

With Election Day approaching, political debates are becoming more frequent in schools. These debates, however, should only voice the sociopolitical opinions of students and not teachers.

The Electoral College undermines the popular vote

by Xenia GonikbergOpinionsNovember 3, 2019November 3, 2019

As we all know, it’s that time of year again: the time to vote in your local elections. Although the Electoral College will not be playing a role in elections this year, the 538 members will be representing America’s votes next year in the 2020 presidential election.

Another letter from Santiago: A cataclysmic week in Chile

by Eric ZolovOpinionsOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

“Ta-ta, ta, ta, ta.” That’s the beat of protest, heard at random on the streets. It grows louder as one approaches the center, and reverberates off apartment buildings in the evenings following the start of a curfew. A simple banging of a spoon on a pot: the symbol of a peaceful protest.

Breaking down SBU’s student health plan

by Matina DouzenisOpinionsOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

An analysis of Stony Brook University’s health insurance coverage.

Violent video games aren’t connected to shootings

by Matthew YanOpinionsOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

Whenever the topic of gun control gets brought up on television or in Congress, there are always two scapegoats the National Rifle Association (NRA) tend to present: mental health and video games.

Working while attending college improves time management

by Fanni FranklFeatured OpinionsOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

In U.S. colleges, where 41.6% of students experience anxiety and 36.4% experience depression, the question of whether working while attending college full time is a choice that takes careful consideration.

We need affirmative action to distribute equal opportunities to students

by Sarah TantawyOpinionsOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

Affirmative action is a policy in which an individual’s color, race, sex, religion or national origin are taken into account to provide opportunities for underrepresented groups in society. We see this policy at play in many different facets of people’s lives

The census omits Middle Eastern and North African identities

by shakeb ZiaOpinionsOctober 23, 2019October 23, 2019

With the 2020 Census approaching, many Americans will find themselves disappointed to see a new ethnic/racial category missing from the nation’s largest survey.

Why feminist education is important

by Xenia GonikbergOpinionsOctober 21, 2019October 21, 2019

The idea of feminism has been rooted in American history since the 1840s, with the Seneca Falls Convention paving the way for the concept of gender equality. Beginning in 2012, fourth-wave feminism has evolved due to more liberal beliefs.

Don’t let the USG vote for you — the vote is yours

Polls are snapshots — don’t let them mislead your judgement

Rising ignorance for Hispanic culture will divide us

Shows like “The Politician” educate viewers on pressing issues through satire

Less library funding hurts students and impoverished neighborhoods