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Why we should do away with standardized testing

By Anupras Mohapatra | Sep. 10, 2020

In order for American higher education to remain at the pinnacle, a move away from mandatory standardized testing seems like a step in the right direction. Simply put, the tests are not effective in what they are meant to do and only exacerbate the divides that must be done away with, to make significant strides towards a better future for everyone that sees a future on American soil.

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Why yes, "All Cops Are Bastards"

By Riley Sumner | Sep. 3, 2020

Across the country, there were countless videos of police assaulting peaceful protesters when their jobs were under heavy criticism. Cops should not exist. Until this country eliminates the police force, Americans will continue to die every single day. It is immoral for us to allow this system of oppression to continue to plague the country.

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Reimagining the ESL program at UW-Madison

By Anupras Mohapatra | Aug. 20, 2020

But more than that, this speaks to a preconceived notion that most international students are less proficient than the required level, which just seems like too much of a one size fits all approach. Indeed, the whole program for undergrads could be reimagined to make it more effective.

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Daily Cardinal Issues Op-Ed Correction

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Jul. 29, 2020

The op-ed has been removed from The Daily Cardinal website. The Daily Cardinal strives for accuracy and welcomes reader contacts about errors that warrant correction.

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Confronting the 'F' word

By Philip Klinker | Jul. 23, 2020

Every day that fascism continues without being called out and actively fought, it can grow stronger and harder to defeat.

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Modifications to F-1 visa restriction exemptions for international students should be reconsidered

By Anupras Mohapatra | Jul. 6, 2020

The pandemic calls for a show of humanity and consideration of everyone’s well being. International students arrive in millions to the United States because of the education they’re offered and bring a lot to the table, financially and otherwise. A consideration for their lives during a global pandemic isn’t too much to ask for.

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Growing up a prejudiced Black boy in Los Angeles

By Djamal Lylecyrus | Jun. 18, 2020

Bringing myself to write this flooded me with heavy emotions, forcing me to think about the countless Black lives lost meaninglessly over the picking and choosing of who deserves human rights. I did not want to write down — making public proof — of the racist interactions I have endured throughout my lifetime.

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Acknowledging privilege and diversity — why today’s “All Lives Matter” gets it all wrong

By Anupras Mohapatra | May. 30, 2020

Today’s interpretation of “All Lives Matter” is closer to “It’s OK To Be White” than the ideas such a movement would espouse on paper and this is blatantly wrong. Fixing this seems crucial now more than ever, as we find ourselves living in times that will likely be enshrined in history books for generations to come.

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COVID-19: Crisis or Presidential Opportunity?

By KJ Camardo | May. 8, 2020

Regardless of the pandemic, we must utilize our right to vote with our individual political views — not a crisis-fueled puppet show — and the betterment of the nation in mind.

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Letter to the Editor: Economic and ethical challenges amid the global pandemic

By Alfred E. Tsai | May. 6, 2020

Are societies willing to sacrifice lives to protect the global economy, thereby reducing unemployment and economic suffering? Or must we put our financial resources into global health, so as to prevent even more extraordinary losses?

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Between Panic and Moderation: The non-stop metronome

By Sam Jones and Kavitha Babu | Apr. 27, 2020

While it may be difficult to be overly positive right now, we can only hope that in sharing experiences and resources with one another, we can initiate a larger conversation surrounding work culture.

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It's time to talk about the Democratic Party

By Philip Klinker | Apr. 21, 2020

If the Democrats refuse and continue to be the party of Joe Biden then we must take our business elsewhere. Whether it’s the Green Party, Democratic Socialists of America or a new party altogether.

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Social distancing lends us the time to finally ask: Who is America for?

By Dana Munro | Apr. 20, 2020

There is no better time for fundamental change than now.

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Elections In Depth: Coronavirus Offers A Re-Evaluation of U.S. Election Policies

By Riley Sumner | Apr. 17, 2020

The fundamental assumption when it comes to voting protocol should be as follows: everyone who is legally able to vote should be able to do so as easily as possible.

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Journalism can’t die — we need truthful reporting now more than ever

By Sam Jones and Anupras Mohapatra | Apr. 13, 2020

In the midst of an unprecedented pandemic that will likely leave a mark on humanity for eternity, it has become apparent that mere discussions about misinformation cannot suffice. We, as consumers of media, need to take action.

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Letter to the Editor: Finding the silver lining of a global pandemic

By KJ Camardo | Apr. 12, 2020

The unity demonstrated by communities across the globe in order to combat this virus is truly astounding. In the midst of the chaos, humanity prevails.

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This isn’t just voter suppression — it’s electoral violence.

By Michael Makowski | Apr. 11, 2020

At the end of all of this, when the bodies are counted, they will likely claim they had no choice. They did everything they could and democracy is messy. We will know better, and we will vote like it.

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It’s Time for Action: Resisting populist anger over corporate bailouts

By Steven Doering | Apr. 8, 2020

Without the immediate issuing of these government-backed loans, companies will be unable to pay their creditors, let alone their employees — an undoubtable recipe for mass bankruptcy.

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Election Amidst a Pandemic: Voter suppression and reckless decisions

By Kavitha Babu | Apr. 7, 2020

After Indiana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and countless other states postponing their primary elections and expanding absentee voting guidelines, it comes as a shock that Wisconsin’s institutions have ruled otherwise.

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The illusion of safety and Americanized ignorance

By Sam Jones | Apr. 3, 2020

The most privileged in our society are now being forced to face the reality that they aren't actually invincible, that there are some glaring gaps in services and support, and we can only hope that this leads to a revolution of sorts.