Local journalism has faced extraordinary challenges over the last two decades, leading to the closure or consolidation of nearly 20% of local papers since
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Author: christopher-murdy
OPINION: Congestion taxes might just solve our problems
With the 2028 Olympics set to be hosted in the city, Los Angeles needs a way to raise money for city improvements and cut traffic. Congestion taxes might do the trick.
OPINION: Pomona should install more security cameras, hotel-style key cards
In the wake of a rash of thefts on campus, Pomona needs to reinforce the amount of security features it has on campus in order to protect its students.
OPINION: Pomona College’s orientation has so much potential
Through basic restructuring and more student input in the planning process, Pomona’s Orientation Adventure could be significantly more welcoming and helpful to new students.
OPINION: Nuclear energy could make climate change action attainable
Nuclear energy has gotten a bad rap for too long. It’s time to utilize it if we’re serious about combatting climate change.
OPINION: Americans need to stop brushing off foreign languages
Some Americans today look to European-style government as the solution to our domestic challenges. But adopting aspects of their education system, specifically their focus
OPINION: Let’s focus on governing instead of campaigning
On New Year’s Eve, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, announced her intention to run for president — a whopping 673 days before Election Day. In
OPINION: Intellectual uniformity fails Pomona College
The student bodies of many colleges today look more like America as a whole than ever before, and Pomona College has every reason to
OPINION: Focus on the facts, not the fear
The U.S. military has 2,000 troops stationed in Syria and 5,200 stationed in Iraq, according to recent estimates. In Afghanistan, the United States has
OPINION: How today’s unpaid internships perpetuate inequality
An important barrier came down on Capitol Hill last month without much fanfare: unpaid congressional internships. Long seen as the door into Washington and