Professors should allow students to turn off Zoom cameras during class for mental health and equity reasons, says Sam Hernandez PO ’24.
Opinions
OPINION: We need to detach our self-worth from our grades
We are not our grades, and this format of online learning is a reminder of that, says Aarushi Phalke PO ’24.
OPINION: Let’s update California’s affirmative action policy: Vote yes on Prop 16
California voters can promote equality by voting yes on Proposition 16 to reinstate affirmative action, says Callie Radecki PZ ’22.
OPINION: Pitzer should rethink its fall grading system
Pitzer’s return to traditional letter grades fails marginalized students during the coronavirus pandemic, says Luciénne Reyes PZ ’24.
OPINION: The 5Cs should all include a physical education requirement
Our education isn’t complete without physical exercise, and we should include workout routines in our schedules, argues Leah Voudouri PO ’24.
OPINION: Twitter should not be your sole source of information
It’s imperative that we diversify the way we get our information on social media, says Emma Mansour SC ’24.
OPINION: American politics is a brute and drooling slop
Political parties are the clashes of pointless policy, argues Patrick Hutecker HM ’24. He’d rather move to Yosemite than join Congress.
OPINION: Strive for education before condemnation
Shunning people rarely ever produces meaningful change; we should strive to educate before condemning, says Jadyn Lee SC ’24.
OPINION: Stereotypes of music genres are harmful
The stereotypes that exist within music are harmful towards artists and the potential of music as a source of influence in society, argues Phillip Kong PO ’24.
OPINION: Zoom education should never be the new normal
Online learning is extremely lacking and should never be a long-term form of education, says Lee Enochs CGU ’22.