When I first walked onto this campus three years ago, I used to think that college was one of the most open-minded, liberal and accepting places in the world. Time and this election cycle have seemed to prove me wrong, however, as my hope for the future and faith in humanity are dwindling. I never…
Election season for me is always a little bit more personal because of my upbringing as part of a political family, whose involvement in politics now spans two decades. My dad has served for both the Rhode Island House of Representatives and the Senate. I basically grew up in the State House attending a variety…
Two weeks ago, I didn’t cast my absentee ballot in favor of Donald Trump. Part of the reason was definitely because he is a man. Go ahead, respond. Tell me that it’s stupid and irresponsible not to vote for a candidate based on gender. Tell me that I’m an anti-Trump bandwagoner who doesn’t know what…
In the 2016 Presidential Election, the great divide between the Republicans and Democrats has many voters running to pick a side. I am not one of them. I’ve never understood why anyone would choose to register as a member of one of the two-party system teams. While it makes sense to want to be a…
A year from now when someone says to me, “it’s your fault that we’re in this situation,” I can truthfully say it’s not. I am talking about probably the most important presidential election in history and the fact that I can’t vote. Therefore, whatever political situations arises within the next four years, I’ll have taken…
In our current election, tensions between political parties have become so strained that many are seeking to vote against the candidate they like the least. In doing so, a candidate who may actually deserve the position may end up losing out. In a democratic system such as ours, one of the greatest powers our citizens…
By Thupten Tendhar Of course, I plan to vote for YES on 4. “We need your voice and your vote on November 8 to support the success of our students and the role the University of Rhode Island” says URI website. There has been good efforts and publicity for the approval of Question 4 which…
Out of all the restaurants in the emporium, after my experience at International Pocket, or I-Pocket, it seems to be one of the most unique among them. It has an interesting Mediterranean theme, and it’s pretty apparent throughout. I-Pocket serves Greek or Mediterranean-style food, and there is absolutely a commitment to theme, from the music…
Up until the beginning of my college career, my days consisted of studying for heavily one-sided religion courses, worrying about whether my plaid, pleated skirt would land me a detention, and getting psyched about the fact that we were missing second period for a school-wide mass. This is because, for 8 years, I had been…
Halloween is my favorite holiday because it’s the one time of year you can dress up and pretend to be someone else – or if you’re crazy like me, dress up seven days in a row. I may be delusional, but I thought it would be a good laugh if I created seven different costumes…