Editorial Board

Frenk must focus on boosting spirit

Editorial Board - August 23, 2015

While past President Donna E. Shalala initiated a massive physical transformation of the campus to make the University of Miami a better place for 21st century learning, President Julio Frenk must con...

Chapter disbandment doesn’t fix deeper issue

Editorial Board - March 18, 2015

Nearly two weeks after the 50th anniversary of the historic civil rights march in Selma, Ala., the nation is still unsure of its footing on racial divisions. Notably, the University of Oklahoma’s (...

Stop fearing the feminist label

Editorial Board - March 5, 2015

Connotations powerfully shape the way we use and choose our words. We are quick to describe ourselves in positive terms and distance ourselves from negative ones. It is easily better to be “decisive” ...

Dress dilemma tells greater social truths

Editorial Board - March 1, 2015

While unsuspecting students were preparing for midterms this past week, an inconspicuous Instagram picture shook the Internet with unprecedented force. One by one, and then by the hordes; friends, fa...

Frustrations mount over spotty SecureCanes

Editorial Board - February 25, 2015

In an era when most of our work is completed online, a strong wireless Internet connection is tantamount to efficiency. An unreliable wireless connection could be the root cause of major problems for ...

Long road ahead to achieve total tolerance

Editorial Board - February 22, 2015

In the past two years, the university has created two task forces that address issues involving the LGBT community and the hiring of more black faculty. These task forces are linked in their efforts ...

Media must stay fact-focused to maintain trust

Editorial Board - February 18, 2015

The media industry suffered major setbacks last week. On one end, acclaimed journalists David Carr from The New York Times and Bob Simon from “60 Minutes” passed away. But at the center of these real...

‘For U’ has stronger platform, experience

Editorial Board - February 15, 2015

Voting for Student Government (SG) elections begins Monday. Two tickets are competing for the top positions of president, vice president and treasurer. Although both tickets offer diverse platforms, ...

Tinder can’t replace face-to-face dating

Editorial Board - February 11, 2015

Tinder and other dating apps have taken away the anxiety from meeting that special someone. A quick swipe right lets users access a wider pool of people without the pressure of too many awkward coff...

Vote for real change, not unfulfilled promises

Editorial Board - February 8, 2015

Monday marks the beginning of campaigning week for Student Government (SG) executive board elections – the week when SG appears relevant to students’ day-to-day lives. Throughout the week, supporters ...

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