Italian-American communities must reject Columbus Day
It’s that time of year again. On Oct. 10, 2016, across the Americas, we celebrate Día de la Raza in Latin America, Día de las Américas in Belize and Uruguay,…
Day: October 12, 2016
When faced with extinction, wildlife creatively adapts
Here’s some grim news: thousands of animal species are disappearing every year and the rate of extinction will only increase in the coming future. As tragic as that sounds, is…
Israeli LGBTQ rights must not overshadow state violence
Mr. Brenner’s recent letter in response to my opinion piece two weeks ago touches on a number of issues dealing with campus activism, the hazards of what he calls “post-colonial…
Letter to the Editor
I am a professor of Chinese philosophy who has fought for thirty years to overcome ethnocentrism and bring Chinese and Western philosophy into productive dialogue. Consequently, I can only applaud…
Peace prizes prove inherently political
The granting of the Nobel Peace Prize has always been a calculated political act. This might come as a surprise to some. After all, our stereotypes of Scandinavians would demand…
Letter to the Editor
I write in reference to Joshua Schreier’s Sept 28th article on Bret Stephens’ recent interview and Q&A at Vassar College on Sept 20th. Professor Schreier’s assertion that Mr. Stephens has…
First HEL show of semester inspired by new members
On the night of Oct. 8, the members of sketch comedy group Happily Ever Laughter (also known as HEL) performed their first show of the year: “Tomatoes are a Girl’s…
Film screening prompts emotional yet vital conversation
Last Friday, Oct. 7, a film screening of “Mary and Max,” a stop-motion animated comedy-drama that addresses topics of disability, mental illness, loneliness and childhood neglect, took place in Rocky…
Women designers shine in Paris couture
Paris Fashion Week is widely considered the mother of all fashion weeks. It is the place where the world looks for fashion that breaks all molds and trajectories. It is…
Fans rush artists for new work
The music industry is constantly changing, and in an era where fan-artist relationships are closer than ever, you have to ask whether they are healthy for either party. Artists now…