Category: Opinion

Mar 31 2021

Excepting discrimination, Denison must remember the importance of debate

by The Denisonian

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DR. JEFFREY KURTZ, Special to The Denisonian— Farah Farah and Matt Nowling were rightly exercised over the webinar hosted by the Denison College Republicans that featured, among others, former Secretary...

Mar 24 2021

Opinion

Every Denisonian should get the Covid-19 vaccine to combat the pandemic

by Olivia Harvey

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OLIVIA HARVEY, Features Editor—On March 16, the Ohio Department of Health announced that residents aged 16+ would be eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine, starting March 29. As we pass the...

Mar 24 2021

Opinion

Bigotry in a suit: Pompeo undermines multiracial democracy in DCR speech

by The Denisonian

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In a virtual speech to the College Republicans on Saturday, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo continued the Republican party’s efforts to silence marginalized people and undermine our burgeoning multiracial...

Mar 24 2021

Opinion

It’s time that Denison walks the walk when it comes to racial representation

by The Denisonian

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When I first came to Denison last semester, I felt like I was already prepared. My high school was an affluent, predominantly white institution, so what’s the difference? I was...

Mar 17 2021

Opinion

Cameras at Denison: An old fight reemerges

by The Denisonian

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Civil liberty is an integral aspect of being an American. Unfortunately, the rights guaranteed to us in the constitution have found themselves in the midst of a cultural war in...

Mar 17 2021

Opinion

An impassioned defense of Denison’s dining halls

by The Denisonian

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Having worked in the food service industry for several years and participated in much gustation throughout my life, it’s probably not a shock to hear that I enjoy a good...

Mar 17 2021

Opinion

Your cans don’t belong on the ground. They don’t belong in the compost bins either.

by Lula Burke

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Though surely not the most pressing of issues on this campus, the ignorance surrounding waste here is something that should be easily fixable. With plenty of green initiatives put in...

Mar 03 2021

Opinion

It’s on the first-year students to take better care of our dorms

by Sarah Wuellner

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SARAH WUELLNER, Media Production Assistant—First-year students are more thrilled than ever to be back on campus and spend time with friends on the weekend. It’s the perfect time to destress...

Mar 03 2021

Opinion

The joy of music and the brain

by The Denisonian

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ZOE MEYER, Special to The Denisonian—I was born loving music. Singing is how I express my emotions, and it is where I go for refuge. I learned early on to...

Mar 03 2021

Opinion

Security cameras in dorms are a necessity to foster a safer campus community

by The Denisonian

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TAYLOR TRIMBLE, Staff Writer— Recently, I applied to be a community advisor for the next academic year. The process included an online application, an individual interview, and a group interview. ...