Filter: Opinion
By Matthew Nota
The DNC failed to fix a flawed debate system
After sharp criticism of their 2016 presidential primary cycle, the Democratic National Committee promised the 2020 primary debates would be more fair. At first it appeared it would be better with earlier debates, low entrance criteria, and candidates in the first round being split randomly instead of into "Varsity and JV". However, the efforts were in vain as the cable television debate format is fundamentally flawed.
Tagged: Politics, Democratic nominee, Debates, Democrats, Republicans
By Michael Katz
Debriefing the First Democratic Primary Debates: Who is (and who isn't) speaking the voters' language?
On June 26 and 27, 20 candidates took the stage for the first Democratic primary debates of the 2020 electoral season. Communication is key to any successful campaign, and each candidate took this lesson to heart.
Tagged: Politics, Democratic Party, primary debates, debates
Himaja Nagireddy
Op-Ed: Eviction is a root cause of racial discrimination
One in every eight low-income renting families cannot afford to pay their rent, and a similar proportion believe they will be evicted soon. Those who manage to avoid homelessness often cope with poor housing, disadvantaged neighborhoods, and unfair rental terms.
Tagged: op ed, Opinion Featured, race, eviction, homeless
Opinion, Editorial
Seniors: Make your voices heard!
Despite the forces working against engaged young people, UConn students made their voices heard this year.
Tagged: grad issue opinion 2019, grad issue 2019
By Emma Hungaski
Senior Column: The greatest gift I never asked for
So, since my goodbyes haven't seemed to stick I won't say goodbye, I'll just say see you later, Daily Campus.
Tagged: Senior Column, senior column 2019
by Ellie Catherine Hudd
Letter to the Editor, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Please Don't Defend the Indefensible
As a UConn alumna whose graduate research concerns mass trauma, I was stunned and disappointed to read a Daily Campus Opinion article defending Rep. Ihlan Omar's inexcusable rhetoric around 9/11. Cameron Cantelmo's recent article was extraordinarily dismissive of the collective pain of victims, survivors, and witnesses of 9/11.
Tagged: Opinion, Letter to the Editor, 9/11, Ihlan Omar
Anita Hill and others Should Abide(n) by their Sentiments on Average Joe
On April 25, former Vice President Joe Biden – to the surprise of virtually nobody who tracks American politics in the slightest - formally announced his 2020 presidential bid, becoming the frontrunner in an already – crowded Democratic field.
Tagged: Joe Biden, Opinion Featured
By Ryan DeRosa and Liam Alfred
A Farewell from the Business Department: Liam Alfred and Ryan Derosa
This column is making history. We should probably start by acknowledging that. The two of us aren't writers, but we've been keeping the business side of things going for the last two years.
Tagged: Senior Column
By Omar Taweh
Eight percent of 18-34 year old's identify as bisexual: Welcome to the Bitopia
In 2019, we are experiencing a shift in the way that we have conversations about our sexual orientations. As public conversations about sexual orientation, gender identity, and consent become more frequent in our day to day life, the societal expectations of younger generations are beginning to change.
Tagged: Bitopia, bisexual
Editorial: UConn researchers discover harmful effects of junk food on birds
According to research conducted by the University of Connecticut, finches in the Galapagos Islands are negatively effected by the consumption of junk food.
Tagged: Junk food, Opinion Featured
by Aven Kelley
Letter to the Editor: Addressing Sexual Violence with Compassion and Knowledge
Navigating being a victim of a crime, especially sexual assault, can be difficult and confusing. It's not always clear to people what their rights are as victims, how to access services, or if they have any guarantee that they'll be treated with respect during the criminal justice process. As a result, many survivors of crimes don't get access to the rights and supports they are entitled to, and may be unable to continue with criminal justice proceedings at all.
Tagged: Opinion, Letter to the Editor, Sexual Assault
By Anika Veeraraghav
Don't hesitate; vaccinate
If I were to tell you that there is something that could potentially save your life, as well as the lives of others around you, you would ask me what that something is, right?
Tagged: Vaccinations, Opinion Featured
Column: The moderacy of Joe Biden
Former vice president Joe Biden finds himself in a truly unique situation as he embarks on a third run for the presidency. Due to his record of moderacy over a lifetime of senatorial service, Biden will appeal to independent voters and unsatisfied Republicans alike.
Tagged: Politics, Democratic Party, Joe Biden
By Harry Zehner
In order to fight climate change, give power to cities
Cities are one of the most basic units of governance. Because of this, their democratic institutions are flexible and responsive to their residents' specific needs. Their city planners can paint with a small brush, designing policies that cater to specific problems endemic to certain communities. Obtaining community consent for projects is a real, achievable goal.
Tagged: Climate Change, Politics
by Tenzin Miglay
Letter to the Editor: Censorship at UConn (AsACC)
Our seven-minute performance included monologues about the three provinces of Tibet. Each monologue was followed by dance from that province. The final dance was a popular Tibetan gorshey (circle dance), meant to symbolize unity. You can watch the entire performance recorded by UCTV for free. Several students, primarily international Chinese students, were disturbed by our performance and began booing.
Tagged: censorship, AsACC, Letter to the Editor, Opinion, tibet, asian nite
By Cameron Cantelmo
Presidential and right-wing media attacks on Ilhan Omar are dangerous and unfounded
Earlier this month, the American right decided to attack one of their new go-to scapegoats, Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN).
Tagged: Ilhan Omar, Opinion Featured
Opinion Editorial: Paid positions give undergraduates more power
While undergraduates are vital to the University of Connecticut, it feels like we don't matter at times. It can be frustrating to see so much disrespect given to the largest population on campus. This is why the Undergraduate Student Government adding paid positions next year is so important.
Tagged: USG, Opinion Featured
Ethical concerns need to be addressed in reviving the 'brain-dead'
Over the past few weeks, in a story that sounds like something out of a Mary Shelley novel, scientists were able to restore signs of life in postmortem brains. These, of course, were pig brains and not human brains, and there was no sign of consciousness within them, but nonetheless this is a pretty wild story.
Tagged: Opinion Featured, Pig brains, Yale University
Hey UConn! Where are our electric buses?
These buses will have outlived their absolute maximum life span by 2020 and UConn will presumably be purchasing replacement buses — which should be electric buses, paid for by the grant. The grant also covers electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Accepting the $1.4 million is seemingly a no-brainer.
Tagged: Editorial, Electric Buses, Bus lines, Environmental, Trending
By Peter Fenteany
Say no to centrism
It can be frustrating to see people so stuck at this basic level of the conversation. I understand implementation is important, but planning is just as important. We cannot act based solely on whether things feel right or wrong because what "feels" right changes from person to person.
Tagged: Politics, Weekly Column, Opinion Featured