OPINION: Gatekeeping, riots and rivalry: I was lying when I said I like sports
By Amanda BetzI am taking a stand: I will no longer be pretending to be interested in sports just so that certain sports fans don’t nail me on the cross. Read more
Opinions
UA COVID-19 Test Tracker
| Daily (12/8) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 669 | 11 | 1.6% |
| Total (8/2) | ||
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| 66,070 | 1,065 | 1.6% |
Data from https://covid19.arizona.edu/updates
Updated December 8, 2021
OPINION: Political dialogue is essential to a functioning democracy
After what many describe as the most partisan-divided election in U.S. history, it is important to remember what bipartisanship achieves for healthy democracies. Read more
OPINION: Stop saying 'third wave,' we never got through the first one
As coronavirus case numbers surge higher than what top officials defined as a "worst-case" scenario back in March, we have to ask, why are we pretending that these are waves when the numbers never significantly lowered? Read more
OPINION: Keeping busy during a pandemic, safely
While there may not be a lot to do during a pandemic, Tucson has some beautiful sights to offer that will keep your spirit lifted and your heart grateful. Read more
OPINION: Stop telling me that I am 'lucky' for being a federal grant recipient
Some students have been denied financial aid (excluding loans) that they may forget what it means to qualify for the Pell grant and other low-income financial aid. Read more
OPINION: The election may be over, but the work is not
Half of the country (and much of the world) may have breathed a sigh of relief when most major news outlets agreed that Joe Biden had won and become the president-elect, but for many minorities suffering in the U.S., that was only the first step forward. Read more
OPINION: I’m sick of the repetitive garbage loop that is the U.S. news cycle
We are all feeling a little post-election fatigue, and it's important to remember that the U.S. is not the only country that exists. Here's a list of events that you missed while being wrapped up in the election. Read more
OPINION: Toxic election misinformation is damaging the election process
Both throughout and after the presidential election, social media platforms are fighting hard for their users to be able to know what is and isn't fact, especially when it's coming from the president of the United States. Read more
OPINION: The cost of being a student in America
College and university prices have risen exponentially, but students continue to attend, which means prices will keep rising. Read more
OPINION: Hunter Biden’s alleged sex tape: Who cares?
Just before the election, conservative news sources tried to taint Joe Biden's image with an alleged "sex tape" of his son Hunter, but it begs for the question- even if it were true, who cares? Read more
OPINION: I am tired of our presidential race being a reality TV freak show
The 2020 presidential campaign has been different from any campaign the U.S. has ever seen, and many people are excited for the seemingly reality TV show to be over. Read more
OPINION: UA admin must allow pass/fail option for students this semester
In the spring 2020 semester, University of Arizona administration allowed pass/fail options for students in light of how difficult online classes are in the middle of a pandemic. Now, in the fall 2020 semester, the situation is just as difficult, so the option pass/fail should exist again. Read more
OPINION: Goodbye spring break
The University of Arizona's Office of the Provost announced the cancellation of spring break 2021 and has opted for seemingly randomized days off throughout the semester which they've woefully titled "reading days" — there is frustration from every part of the UA community. Read more
