Opinion: There is no place for identity politics in the American system

On Nov. 7, journalist Jemele Hill posted a tweet noting the number of women who voted for Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in this year’s midterm elections. Confused by the number of white women who voted for Cruz, she asked, “Who is the real face of feminism?” Similar sentiments were posted across social media sites by feminists […]

Opinion: American society is not what used to be

American society is not what it used to be, and that is a bad thing. Once unified on community and patriotism, society has devolved significantly from its founding. The breakdown of these two elements has stifled any progress to be made in the right direction for American society. The cause of this lies within the […]

Opinion: Response: Reparations have no place in American society

Re: “A letter calling for reparative justice” (Oct. 9) The Daily Mississippian recently published a letter to the editor calling for “reparative justice” in response to the social media statements released by Ed Meek a few weeks ago. The writers proposed a three-step plan: remove Meek’s name from the school of journalism and rename it […]

Opinion: What makes a fair trial in the Kavanaugh allegations

On Sunday another wrench was thrown into Circuit Judge Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court hearing. New allegations of sexual misconduct by the nominee have surfaced. In a story published by The New Yorker, Deborah Ramirez, a fellow Yale classmate of Kavanaugh, accuses Kavanaugh of indecently exposing himself to her at a party. Though the accusations are serious, […]

Opinion: Will construction on campus ever end?

Every high school senior visiting a campus undergoing construction hears those fateful words: “If you see construction on a campus, that’s a good thing! You know it’s growing and making room for new students like you.” This statement is not as close to the truth as one may think. Since 2012, enrollment at the University […]

Opinion: American healthcare fails mentally ill patients

The healthcare system has failed mentally ill patients. A comparison between French and American statistics of ADHD in children found that 9 percent of American children are diagnosed with the disease, while a mere 0.5 percent of French children are diagnosed. To treat these children, American doctors give kids psycho-stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall. What […]

Opinion: College students must reject ‘political hobbyism’

Political engagement in America is not what it used to be, especially when it comes to local and state governments. In the 2016 general election, only 60.2 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots. If so many voices were unheard in a major national election, think of how many are left silent on the local […]

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