Opinion / Political

The Problem, Plane and Simple

By RISHITA DASGUPTA, junior (Originally published March 2022) ”BECAUSE WE’RE DELTA AIRLINES, and life is a … nightmare,” joked iconic stand-up comedian John Mulaney in a skit about the unfortunately named airline company. But Delta Airlines itself claims to have found a bigger nightmare, even bigger than its customer service: unruly passengers. In February, Ed … Continue reading

A Policy of Peace
Opinion / Political

A Policy of Peace

By NISHANTH BHARGAVA, junior (Originally published March 2022)  ON FEBRUARY 24, Russia launched an  array of missile strikes at major Ukrainian  cities and sent troops beyond their borders.  Russian incursions on Ukrainian territory  have been occurring since 2014 and must  be condemned as illegal and unjustified.  From tried-and-true sanctions to direct  military action, it seems … Continue reading

Necessary Nationalism
Opinion / Political

Necessary Nationalism

By MRUNMAYI JOSHI, political columnist In recent years, there has been a resurgence in nationalistic politics, specifically the far-right populism that swept leaders like Donald Trump, Jair Bolsonaro, and Vladimir Putin into office. This sort of nationalism often manifests itself in policies that are anti-immigration and anti-trade—in short, modern nationalism tends to isolate countries. Most … Continue reading

An Ideal Come True
News / Opinion / Political

An Ideal Come True

By HARI AMOOR, junior Throughout this ongoing presidential campaign, Senator Bernie Sanders has gained the support of many people, especially minority groups and younger voters. The central foundations of his campaign include his idea to refinance higher education for young people in America. The plan, which aims to eliminate undergraduate tuition at public colleges and … Continue reading