Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.
The Daily Cardinal Est. 1892
Friday, March 24, 2023

Opinion

opinion_SOAR.jpeg
OPINION

College admissions scandal sparks national debate over opportunity in education

By Izzy Boudnik and Kavitha Babu | Mar. 13, 2019

Some students grow up dreaming about how they will spend their college years: studying on the quad, proudly wearing their school colors at football games, and eventually walking across the stage at graduation. They wonder if will they go to college in their hometown, where mom and dad did, or if they will go somewhere out of state. But for many students, these thoughts will remain dreams forever. 

Recent months have seen an explosion in antisemitic incidents, with the latest happening in Newport Beach, California. In order to prevent these horrible acts from happening, students must be taught cultural sensitivity along with history. 
OPINION

Students posing with swastika demonstrate need for mandatory Holocaust education in schools

By Ashley Obuljen | Mar. 9, 2019

Last week, photos of Orange County, California high school students posing with a Red Solo Cup-constructed swastika went viral.  As someone who was born and raised in Newport Beach, California, a city in Orange County, this did not come as a shock to me. But when I read in the Los Angeles Times that students at my alma mater, Newport Harbor High School, were involved, I felt sick to my stomach.

OPINION

Your spending habits have global implications

By Dana Munro | Mar. 9, 2019

I strive to be a Good Samaritan and member of my community. I try to help out the homeless on the street, recycle and vote. But there is one area in which I definitely miss the mark: my spending habits. And I do not believe I am alone on this. Many of us don’t know what our money really goes to. 

Daily Cardinal
OPINION

Matthew Mitnick: Prioritizing safety on campus

Mar. 9, 2019

**TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains sensitive information regarding sexual assault that may be difficult and upsetting to read for some audiences.** Two years ago, I was serially raped. I was seventeen at the time — a junior in high school. I had never experienced such terror, shame, and humiliation in my entire life; I felt as though it was my fault. Inevitably, this brutal and traumatic event reshaped how I viewed every aspect of the world.

Associated Students of Madison host distinguished campus organizations to talk about diversity on campus. 
OPINION

Without government action, threats to campus will become more common

By Mia Gifford | Mar. 6, 2019

Being from a large city like Minneapolis, Minnesota and a student at a large and well-known university, I have sometimes wondered how I’ve gotten lucky enough to escape a terrorist attack by domestic or international assailants. This wondering usually turns into anticipation as I know attacks on university campuses will only continue and rise without any type of prison or gun reform.  

opinion_nature.jpg
OPINION

The Green New Deal: Admirable but flawed

By Sam Jones | Mar. 1, 2019

I'm just going to say it: Americans have no idea what the “Green New Deal” calls for.  With the snazzy new name that holds the same connotations of the mainstream environmentalism movement, how could it NOT be the perfect gateway to renewable and clean energy?

news_studentsinsnow.jpg
OPINION

UW, please pass the (sidewalk) salt

By Dana Munro | Feb. 17, 2019

I think we all know the feeling. You’re walking to class and minding your own business when you find that you’ve lost your footing, your phone has slipped out of your pocket and is taking your earbuds and ears down with it. Suddenly, you’re facing the sky and praying you didn’t break a bone. 

opiniononline_SSFC.jpg
OPINION

More funding, support needed for campus mental health services

By Jeremy Swanson | Feb. 14, 2019

On Monday, February 11, the Associated Students of Madison Student Services Finance Committee (SSFC) unanimously voted against the University Health Services’ (UHS) $18.9 million budget for the 2020 fiscal year. The budget and SSFC recommendations will be presented to Chancellor Rebecca Blank in March for a final decision. 

Daily Cardinal
OPINION

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: A pioneer in politics

By Kavitha Babu | Feb. 7, 2019

As the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has been a pioneer advocating for racial justice, tuition-free public universities, healthcare for all, abolishing ICE and mass mobilization against climate change. She is a bold example of what a new Democratic Party might look like.

News_Bascom.jpg
OPINION

Letter to the editor: Sometimes climate change is a good thing

By Dr. Lori Reesor, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs | Feb. 7, 2019

Dear students, On February 11, you’ll receive an email invitation to participate in the Association of American Universities (AAU) Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey to gauge UW-Madison’s environment of sexual violence. Sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence impact our campus community and—with your input—we can work together to make UW-Madison a safer space.

Daily Cardinal
OPINION

Mitnick will bring dedication, empathy to Madison City Council

By Spencer Johnson | Feb. 1, 2019

It goes without saying that college is a balancing act. Students have to cram classes, coursework, jobs or internships, extracurriculars and some semblance of a social life into a 24/7 schedule. For most, it’s ultimately manageable, but nonetheless a massive headache. Of course, everyone has that one friend that somehow goes the extra mile. For me, that friend is Matthew Mitnick. 

opinion_socialmedia.jpg
OPINION

A message to young people: Get back in the driver's seat

By Jack Armstrong | Feb. 1, 2019

The greatest fear of the Ancient Roman government for much of its existence was popular revolt. To keep the people docile and controlled, the Roman government would provide entertainment in the form of gladiatorial combat and rations of free bread. This solution, commonly referred to as the “bread and circuses” tactic, distracted the public from a pressing sense of civic duty.

opinion_snowy.jpg
OPINION

A treatise on jackets

By Molly Mapstone | Feb. 1, 2019

As temperatures continue to drop in Madison, students seek warmth from harsh Midwest weather conditions, unsurprisingly, in winter jackets. For many students this means wearing the same jacket they’ve had since high school, for others it means buying their first winter jackets and for some it’s a chance to purchase a really expensive jacket that, knowingly or not, serves as a visual reminder of their privilege at this university.

Many students who receive services from the McBurney Disability Resource Center require the use of laptops in class, which can lead to a lack of privacy in a class that does not allow the use of technology.  
OPINION

No-screen policies endanger students' right to privacy

By Izzy Boudnik | Jan. 30, 2019

Syllabus week — the best time of the semester for many students who welcome the opportunity to zone out in lecture, skip discussion and go out without any next-day consequences. next-day consequences. Oftentimes, professors repeat the same policies we’ve heard before. No, I don’t know yet if the final will be cumulative. No, you cannot use your laptop in this class.

Listen now
Popular
Print
Read our print edition on Issuu Read on Issuu
Powered by SNworks Solutions by The State News
All Content © 2023 The Daily Cardinal