Category: Opinion

Nov 15 2020

Campus “Safety” needs to do better

by The Denisonian

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BRENNA HESKETT, Special to The Denisonian—When I began this semester, I never imagined that I would end up leaving campus to study remotely … especially with only two weeks remaining!...

Nov 04 2020

Opinion

The Crumbling Soul of America and how to redeem it

by The Denisonian

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STEWART MOORE, Special to The Denisonian — This is a message to my Denison peers and the entire community. At the time that I’m writing this article, it’s 5:30 p.m....

Nov 04 2020

Opinion

The case for Joe Biden: Let’s not play pretend

by The Denisonian

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SHAYNE SILVER-RISKIN, Special to The Denisonian — Trumpism is best defined as a pseudo-ideology that mixes toxic rhetoric with failed policy. It often masquerades as patriotism, but let’s not confuse...

Oct 27 2020

Opinion

How I navigated getting sick on The Hill (amidst a pandemic)

by Torria Catrone

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TORRIA CATRONE, Asst. Arts & Life Editor—Just when I thought my first semester as a student at Denison couldn’t get any further from traditional, I got sick. One morning about...

Oct 27 2020

Opinion

The Electoral College is out, the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is in

by The Denisonian

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JAKOB LUCAS, Asst. Sports Editor—The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC) is a coalition of states who have banded together to upend the current electoral process. This group of states...

Oct 15 2020

Opinion

Denison’s COVID-19 restrictions discriminate against low income students

by The Denisonian

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AMANDA TRAUTMANN, Staff Writer—In their preparation for students returning to campus during COVID-19, Denison put out a community care agreement and restrictions on student behavior. One of these restrictions was...

Oct 15 2020

Opinion

Response to “Administration removes Black Lives Matter banner from Bryant Arts Center.”

by The Denisonian

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RAMSEY BRISTOL, Staff Writer—The overarching purpose of this piece is to provide a critique on Denison University Administration’s rationale for removing the Black Lives Matter (BLM) Banner and some further...

Oct 06 2020

Opinion

Look no further than a warm bowl of soup for the perfect fall meal

by The Denisonian

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ADAM MARCIA & JAMES WHITNEY, Special to The Denisonian—Fall is upon us, and that means our cuisine preferences must shift to match the cozy feel of the season. Usurping the...

Oct 06 2020

Opinion

Introspection: How I discovered the joys of free-writing

by The Denisonian

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BASIL KHAN, Special to The Denisonian—Recently I have discovered an appreciation for self-expression through free writing. Early on in my teens, whatever little self-motivated writing existed was directed toward producing...

Sep 30 2020

Opinion

For Denison’s troublesome AP credit policy, transparency should be the goal

by The Denisonian

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MARGOT WHEATLEY, Staff Writer — The phrase, “No GE requirement fulfilled with listed course,” is a common occurrence on Denison’s Advanced Placement Chart. In fact, 15 out of the 38...