OPINIONS

Jen Joseph jejoseph@ursinus.edu Last week marked the end of one of my favorite shows, Michael Schur’s “The Good Place.” I’ll try not to spoil the series, as it’s one I believe everyone should watch. But the show, despite its sitcom format, asks very deep questions of its audience. What are...

Ian Abrahams iaabrahams@ursinus.edu This year’s Oscars had a diverse offering of films from a variety of studios. Amongst these, one Netflix movie stood out amongst all the nominees, despite its only major win being Laura Dern (deservingly) for Best Supporting Actress. “Marriage Story” brought subtle humor and attention to realism...

Daniel Walker dawalker@ursinus.edu Pandemonium. Chaos. Shoving matches, petty violence, conflict, sex, money, and other things I can’t mention here. No, it’s not a typical Friday night on campus - it’s “Uncut Gems,” the newest thriller from New York-based directors Josh and Benny Safdie. Since its release at the tail end...

Jen Joseph jejoseph@ursinus.edu Dear readership, I come before you today with the most genuine realness imaginable when I ask: is it time for NBC’s “The Bachelor” to end? Most regular viewers of “The Bachelor” seem to be in agreement that the show has gone a bit off the rails in...

Kevin Leon keleon@ursinus.edu Brands have increasingly used social media to come off as more personal and in tune with today’s zeitgeist. Accounts like Wendy’s, or in a recent case Planters, have used Twitter to tweet jokes using many of the memetic formats that gain popularity seemingly every few days. In...

Jen Joseph jejoseph@ursinus.edu A few weeks ago, on MLK day, I sat down with a group of invested teachers, deans, and other staff to discuss the importance of Martin Luther King in the modern era. In particular, we discussed whether Martin Luther King Jr’s principle of nonviolent social activism is...

Garrett Bullock gabullock@ursinus.edu We need an appeal process to determine which resolution options and decision-maker a student may pursue when participating in the judicial process. This appeal process would ensure we receive due process as defined by the handbook. Per the Student Handbook, the due process clause “assures written notice...

Jen Joseph jejoseph1@ursinus.edu  Sometimes when I’m about to watch a biopic, my opinion tends to lean towards the cynical. What ways is this movie going to sashay away from the more upsetting elements of the past this time, or else exploit those elements to the point where they feel almost...

Kim Corona kicorona@ursinus.edu Recently, viral videos surfaced on social media displaying police arresting New York subway riders for fare evasion. These brought attention to police tactics and created an open discussion about how low-income riders and people of color are more often subject to punishment. In response, protests in New...