We must work to end the stigma around all mental illnesses
As someone who suffers from a mental illness that is not depression or anxiety, I have not felt that I can speak out because it has not really been destigmatized.
Hannah Thacker
Essay: How COVID-19 tested my relationship and made it stronger
Wanting to be with someone can only get you so far, especially during a pandemic. You have to put in the legwork and learn to talk out the good and bad.
Performative support for survivors is ineffective
To be an actual ally to those who experienced sexual misconduct, students need to be quiet, listen and share useful information.
Social media is no place to complain about professors, students
Students and educators should not take to social media to air their grievances about professors or situations in class.
U.S. Capitol violence shows racial bias
The disgraceful and disgusting behavior unraveling in the nation’s capitol demonstrates policing discrepancies in this country.
We must acknowledge the ongoing threat of the virus despite a new year
2021 might feel like a fresh start, but we must remember that the pandemic is still alive and well.
Best and worst of this week's headlines
As coronavirus-related deaths reach record highs, Trump demanded that senators increase the stimulus checks.
It's time for the D.C. Council to decriminalize sex work
The Council must vote to decriminalize sex work and set a precedent for other major cities around the country.
Asian Americans must defend affirmative action
Asian Americans like myself need to stand with affirmative action and “race-conscious” admissions and put the needs of the many over our needs of the few.
Clearing homeless encampments during pandemic threatens public health
Encampments are a safe space, especially during a pandemic. City officials must protect that now more than ever.