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Opinions
OPINION: Thinking about moving to Claremont? Here’s why you should think twice
As students make plans for the fall, Becca Zimmerman PZ ’21 explains why living with friends amid the coronavirus pandemic may be unwise.
OPINION: Online school: you can run, but you can’t hide
Given the current coronavirus outlook, Andy Han PO ’23 argues that students will be unable to avoid online school, even if taking a gap year.
OPINION: In light of ICE’s ruling, 5Cs should go beyond the bare minimum to support international students
New rules issued by ICE would put many international students at risk. The 5Cs must create strong plans to protect all of their international students.
OPINION: We need to consider marginalized communities in the decision to return to campus
As the 5Cs discuss options for returning to campus, Aleja Hertzler-McCain PO ’21 urges them to consider marginalized communities nearby.
OPINION: Student organizing gave us the power and platform to oust Sodexo
In light of Scripps College’s decision to drop Sodexo as its dining services provider, Drop Sodexo student organizers reflect on their power.
OPINION: Hong Kong’s perpetual agony
As China’s national security law for Hong Kong comes in effect, Christopher Tan PZ ’21 reflects on what it means for the city.
OPINION: Returning to campus this fall would be so much worse than you think
Harvey Mudd College’s potential plans for fall reopening shocked many. But of all the colleges’ plans, Mudd’s are the best bet to avoid disaster.
OPINION: The battle for the soul of Hogwarts: Re-thinking ‘Harry Potter’ in the wake of J.K. Rowling’s transphobic comments
Isabel Evans SC ’23 writes about ‘Harry Potter’ author J.K. Rowling’s transphobic comments, which illuminate flaws with the popular series.
EDITORIAL BOARD: Black lives matter, and saying so is objective journalism
Our duty as a newspaper is to write with objectivity, so we must be unequivocal in declaring that Black lives matter is not a subjective stance, nor should it be. It is undeniably, irrefutably right.