Safa Razvi - The Daily Cardinal

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Jake Piper

OPINION

When the economy falls, immigrants are forced to pay the price

By Safa Razvi | 2:00am

When the economy becomes unstable, immigration enforcement becomes a show of support for citizens. Deportation is sold as an economic solution, but it instead functions more as an emotional fallback. Immigrants become a target for futile American frustration and discourse. This allows political leaders to claim they are protecting workers without addressing why they are struggling in the first place and getting at the root of the issue.

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Jake Piper

OPINION

ICE is knocking. The cost of compassion has risen

By Safa Razvi | Jan. 22

By alarming citizens into silence, through brutal force, quiet threats and intimidation, the very essence of our society is being destroyed.

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OPINION

The Mamdani effect: charm or calculation?

By Safa Razvi | Dec. 4

While an unconventional “friendship” seemingly arose from this meeting, it’s anything but genuine. It’s a media-crafted illusion — a calculated effort by Mamdani to put personal grievances with Trump aside and secure tangible gains to benefit the lives of New Yorkers.

Tess Voigt

OPINION

Luigi Mangione, Anna Delvey and the Louvre heist suspects: Gen Z dangerously sees crimes as viral content

By Safa Razvi | Nov. 13

This generation isn’t glorifying crime, though; it’s rebranding it. Told through humor and irony, it’s all fun and games until the lines between actual harm and entertainment start to blur.

Taylor Wolfram

OPINION

On Ho-Chunk land, UW-Madison still chooses silence over support

By Safa Razvi | Oct. 16

The university has an opportunity and obligation to move past empty gestures and truly show that Native American people, their complex history and ongoing struggles are genuinely valued.

Ty Javier

OPINION

Pro-Palestine is not anti-Israel. It’s pro-human

By Safa Razvi | Oct. 9

This article argues that supporting Palestine is not an act of hostility toward Israel but a call to recognize the shared humanity of all people affected by the conflict. It traces the historical roots of the Palestine-Israel struggle and critiques both the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and institutional attempts to silence pro-Palestinian voices, including at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Ultimately, the piece urges students and readers to use their voices, empathy and platforms to advocate for peace, justice and human rights beyond politics.

Isabella Barajas

OPINION

Joining clubs and staying involved: why extracurriculars elevate the college experience

By Safa Razvi | Sep. 11

Joining clubs isn’t just beneficial, it’s absolutely essential to your time on campus for it to be successful and worthwhile. Chances are, most people are just as nervous as you are, but taking the first step to joining a club can lead to life changing friendships and experiences that’ll stay with you forever.

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OPINION

Start strong, stay strong: How to thrive all semester long

By Safa Razvi | Sep. 4

Healthy habits are easier to build at the start of the semester than during midterms or finals. From meal prepping to sleep routines, simple strategies can help students stay balanced, focused and less overwhelmed as the semester picks up.

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Hailey Johnson

OPINION

UW condemns Trump’s federal funding cuts. It’s not enough.

By Safa Razvi | Jun. 5

Researchers are struggling, and the future of public health hangs in the balance. This isn’t just a bump in the road, it’s a direct attack on life-saving research and a targeted threat to international students whose immigration status and visas rely on a system that’s actively being dismantled. These cuts don’t just setback labs, they hit the heart of what UW-Madison stands for.

OPINION

Make a sustainable fashion switch. There’s real-world impact

By Safa Razvi | Apr. 17

Today, the fast fashion industry is worth $114 billion. But the majority of clothes produced go to waste. While this throwaway culture is immensely profitable for corporations, it exploits workers and results in massive environmental damage. How much longer can we afford to produce cheap, quick items? The short answer? We’ve reached the end of the road.