Aliya Gibbons, Opinions Editor
Choosing love in Trump’s America
Days after the election, this campus is already seeing the results of what his victory means
Fall memories and traditions
College comes with the new stresses of adulthood, but we should hold on to some of our childhood joys
No one talks about American culture shock
Many students who study abroad know about culture shock, but there’s a shocking cultural difference right here on campus
W&L’s lack of student protests for Gaza demonstrates our culture of apathy
As tensions skyrocket on college campuses around the country, W&L remains quiet
English, lists and the Oxford comma
The Oxford comma is the most satisfying way to write a list, but news outlets often operate under style guides that are against it
Having baby fever as a college student
As we get older, spending time with kids can teach us more about exploration
Former defense secretary says military could operate with half its budget
Chris Miller praises and criticizes the military during his interview at W&L’s Mock Convention
Pre-dying wishes and human nature
What do you want to do before you die?
The rebirth of a Percy Jackson kid
In the new Percy Jackson show, an awkward 12-year-old boy on a TV screen can awaken your inner middle-school spirit
The things we forget in times of war
What does war teach us about ourselves?
Two-week turnaround: Is it two weeks from hell?
Our own personal purgatory is this two-week turnaround, but maybe there are upsides
The great Thanksgiving debate
As summer turns into fall, it is time to return to the great debate: what is the best Thanksgiving dish?
An incomplete list of good queer media
Good queer media can be hard to find. Here are some suggestions
What would Justice Powell do?
As the Supreme Court moves to strike down affirmative action, how will we foster a diverse student body?
Banning books won’t erase modern realities
Intellectual freedom is at the bottom of the story of banned books - but bigotry and ignorance are at the center
We have the Greens to thank for an online education
A meditation on Crash Course, an educational Youtube channel by John and Hank Green
Human robots, robotic humans: Who’s mimicking whom?
ChatGPT is the newest AI with the ability to replicate human writing. But how human is it?
A final examination of the Honor System
There are many problems with the Honor System, but there are also many conversations on how to address them
The glory and the dream
The single sanction is a fundamental part of our Honor System, but is it effective?
Should we trust the Honor System?
Studies show racial bias in honor systems nationwide. Can ours be any different?