Category: Opinion

Oct 08 2023

Parties: Extend quiet hours to 2 a.m., or start events earlier

by The Denisonian

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Sarah Wuellner, Staff Writer— We all love to hang out with our friends and some of us love to listen to music or dance. All students at Denison look forward...

Oct 08 2023

Opinion

Denison should embrace urbanism by making campus more bicycle-friendly

by The Denisonian

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Ben Cohen, Staff Writer— It is a truism in urbanist circles that col- lege is one of the only times in an American’s life that they will benefit from living...

Sep 13 2023

Opinion

First (year) impressions: What does it mean to be a Denisonian?

by The Denisonian

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Quinn Williams, Special to The Denisonian— After my first week here at Denison, one thing has been glaringly obvious to me – this is not high school, but it doesn’t...

Sep 13 2023

Opinion

New meal plans restrict student dining options despite goal of ‘three meals per day’

by Henry Gamble

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Henry Gamble, News Editor— On March 1st, 2023, Denison students received notification of meal plan and housing cost changes for the 2023/4 academic year. This included a flat rate of...

Apr 20 2023

Opinion

A philosophy degree holds value in the real world

by Robert Neithart

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Robert Neithart, Asst. News Editor— A couple days ago, I was catching up with a high school friend over the phone. It had been a while since we’d last talked,...

Apr 16 2023

Opinion

Implications of Critical Race Theory opposition

by Henry Gamble

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Henry Gamble, News Editor— Every time I check the news, there seems to be a new story about legislation targeting educational requirements and teachings, almost always regarding the restructuring of...

Apr 16 2023

Opinion

Historical exclusion of women’s voices is a reason to amplify them in the classroom

by The Denisonian

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Genevieve Pfister, Staff Writer— Indulge me for a minute. Think back to your high school literature classes. Who did you read? Fitzgerald, maybe? Orwell? Hemingway? Steinbeck? Bradbury? Hawthorne? Twain? Of...

Apr 16 2023

Opinion

Students want COVID-era air purifiers back

by The Denisonian

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Sophia Park, Special to The Denisonian— Every single day, I wake up with watery eyes. My nose is either extremely dry or completely stuffy, with no in-between. When I visit...

Apr 16 2023

Opinion

Positive representation versus ableism: On campus and online

by Aaron Skubby

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Aaron Skubby, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus— When I was in middle school, staff would hang posters in the hallways reminding students of basic inclusive language use – don’t use gay as a...

Apr 16 2023

Opinion

Revival Thrift: You asked where our funds were going, so we answered

by The Denisonian

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Zora Whitfield, Special to The Denisonian— As a co-founder of Revival Thrift Denison, I believe that it is my duty to address the inaccurate beliefs members that the Denison Community...