Anjali Suva PO ’26 makes the case for why professors should encourage celebrating Halloween.
Opinions
OPINION: A case against ‘overcoming’: shifting mental illness rhetoric toward recovery and care
Sara Cawley SC ’26 asks that we work to change the narrative that overcoming is necessary when living with mental illness.
OPINION: Don’t let imposter syndrome scare you away from STEM
From refugee and humanitarian crises to cyber security issues, our society faces more challenges than ever before. To tackle these modern challenges, we need modern solutions — and oftentimes, science has the answer. The number of women in STEM has been steadily increasing, with a 31 percent increase between 2011
OPINION: Stop censoring Palestinian voices on campus
Dania Anabtawi PO ’26 and University of Vermont sophomore Ayelet Kaminski push their peers and institutions to acknowledge Palestinian voices.
OPINION: 5C administration and student leaders should cut back on the sweets
TW: This article contains mentions of eating disorders and food restrictions. Today, I’m going to talk about the second most dangerous white powder on campus. Unlike the first most dangerous, which is a bit tricky to get unless you have the right friends, this one is everywhere: added sugar. And
OPINION: My name is not your choice
What’s in a name? Vaidehi Srinivasan PO ’27 says it’s up to you to decide.
OPINION: Too hot to handle: How 5C students can tackle climate change
Climate change can feel inevitable. Joanne Oh PZ ’25 is here to say we can still fight back, especially with our resources as students at the 5Cs.
OPINION: It’s okay to like Instapoetry
From BookTok to The New York Times, commentary over InstaPoetry (mostly negative, at that) has surprised Corina Yi PO ’27.
OPINION: Don’t be afraid to study what makes you passionate
“What are you majoring in?” Lizette Gonzalez PO ’27 has advice about finding pride in one’s passion-driven major, despite people’s reactions to it.
OPINION: A Love Letter to Qwalala — and to CMC
The snaking glass sculpture in Mid-Quad is a controversial new addition to CMC’s campus. Kahani Malhotra CM ’27 proclaims her ardent love for the art piece, and asks critics to hear her out on why they should appreciate it too.