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Thursday, November 21, 2024

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Trump’s Jerusalem speech should be given credit: Media sound-bites have obscured its presidential content

Only by keeping an aura of fairness can journalism reclaim its former glory President Donald Trump announced on Dec. 6 that the U.S. would officially...

Societal norms teach men to ignore emotions rather than seek help

Men remain silent on their mental health due to lack of resources Mental illness can affect anyone regardless of age, race, socioeconomic status or background....

Sandhill cranes are relying on us to provide their wintering habitat

Migrating cranes turn to farmlands and preserves to make up for wetland loss in the Central Valley The Sandhill cranes start out as black strands...

There and Back Again: The political evolution of a white guy

I almost took the path to Trump. Here’s how — and what stopped me. I almost voted for Donald Trump. Not in the physical, cast-your-ballot sense....

The importance of depicting war accurately in movies

Movies must avoid glorifying war and instead show the damage they do to humanity Twelve years ago, I stumbled upon the movie “Saving Private Ryan”...

Scientists send humanity a second notice to save the planet

We’re headed for trouble unless we can overcome cynicism and learn to work together It’s like a bad episode of “Intervention”: 16,000 scientists from 184...

Fighting mental illness through organizations, social movements

Nonprofits help those who struggle with mental health feel less alone It’s easy to feel alone while struggling with mental health. On one hand, the...

Can Religion Be Replaced?: What can overcome the secular dismantling of community?

Hobby, political groups seem a lousy replacement. Or are they? Of all the intellectual topics thrown around the dinner table or coffee shop, religion is...

Perspective in Politics: The failure and impact of the Arab Spring

Why removing dictators doesn’t guarantee peace or democracy Seven years ago, hope resonated through the Arab world. In what became known as the Arab Spring,...

Writing my way through mental illness

A coping mechanism supported by well-known authors From my own experience, writing has been a significant coping mechanism. Someone once told me that writing is...

Climate change skeptics deny protection for endangered species

Despite what the DOI says, walruses can’t save themselves Last month, Pacific walruses were among the 25 animals to be denied endangered species status by...

Perspective in Politics: Democratic Party must fix weak turnout, infighting for 2018 elections

The party can come together in opposition against the president Just last week, the Democratic Party successfully won various elections across the country, especially in...

PDA ALERT: The American Flag: Patriotism doesn’t stop at flying the flag

Solely flaunting the flag shows insecurity, not unabashed patriotism A few months ago, over summer break, I was walking through my neighborhood when I saw...

Possible cuts to campus counseling departments put student health at risk

UC administration fails to address UC Riverside’s new counseling employee contracts On the UC Davis campus, students are offered access to Counseling and Psychological Services....

It’s time to restore Hetch Hetchy

The Bay Area must invest in alternative sources of drinking water Have you ever looked out over the Yosemite Valley and thought, “Somebody should cut...