Opinions

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Christianity Shouldn’t Be a Political Vehicle

Politicians must stop using Christianity merely for political opportunism and actually advocate to improve the lives of God's children.

Primary Preview: A Handy Starter to Your Mayoral Research

By CLARA GERLACH, AVA PEABODY, and JESSICA YU

The winner of the Democratic primary is most likely to be elected in November because of the city’s overwhelmingly Democratic population.

From the USG Candidates: Joe VanGostein

By JOE VANGOSTEIN

Why should students vote for you to be President of USG? The Observer's Opinions staff asked, and here is Joe VanGostein's answer.

Why the People of Texas Were Abandoned by Their State Government

By ANNA MONEYMAKER

Time and time again, Texans find themselves victims of severe weather events. So, why are the people of Texas routinely abandoned this way? The short answer: incompetent governance.

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Karens and Congee: Asian Foods Do Not Need White People’s Input

By JESSICA YU

Thinking congee needs to be “gourmet” and adapted to a modern, Western audience is incredibly insensitive, if not flat-out delusional.

Far From Mars, Musk Is Colonizing Vulnerable Communities

By STEVIE CORTEZ

Elon Musk has proposed a Starbase in Brownsville, Texas, that, rather than improving the local area, will harm residents and the environment.

Mocking the South Does Not Make You a Better Liberal

By JESSICA YU

Hating country music and Southern culture often goes beyond personal preference and reflects a denial of issues that the whole country faces.

A Tale of Two Health Care Systems

By STEVIE CORTEZ

Unless politicians and leaders in health care industries reform the health care imbalance this country experiences, the death toll will grow.

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Are We Too Cool To Be Monogamous?

By AASTHA AGGARWAL

Young adults have lost sight of love and prioritized noncommittal relationships that grant short-term gratification to fulfill our needs.

TV, the Modern Bonfire, Unites Families to Their Roots and to Each Other

By BRIAN PFAIL

The TV set has become the modern bonfire, solidifying the strength of the American family through a communal activity.

High School Characters: Gen Z or Geriatric?

By ISABELLA SCIPIONI

Casting older actors to play younger teenagers is far too common in the film industry and is harmful to high school students’ self-esteem.

Dating Apps Are Not as Bad As They Seem

By DIANA SILVA

It’s safe to say that we’ve all wrestled with the idea of entering the world of online dating. Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble or Hinge have been around for years but spiked in use during the pandemic.

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Welcome Back to School: A Guide to Our Bittersweet Reunion After COVID-19 and Isolation

By ANGELA LOCASCIO

As Fordham students return to in-person class and come back to school, they must treat each other with respect and care for their boundaries.

March Midterms Madness

By ISABELLA SCIPIONI

An extended midterms period during an already stressful semester has made this semester’s exam season more frustrating and exhausting than necessary.

March, In Emails

By OWEN ROCHE

Editor-in-Chief Emeritus Owen Roche looks back on the onset of the pandemic and virtual production through his inbox.

Zoom Fatigue Is the Other Viral Epidemic Hitting Colleges

By ISABELLA SCIPIONI

Zoom fatigue is affecting the health of many college students and remote workers, and we must change our approach to virtual calls.

What Do You See, Fordham?

By OLIVIA GHEE

Fordham must clarify its policies regarding content posted on students' personal social media to avoid future free speech controversies.

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