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Billy Graham’s Death is a Deliverance
It is with great sadness that I reflect upon the death of Billy Graham—not because he died, but because he lived. I lament his death because I lament his life. Billy left scars upon mankind. For this reason we should be sad that he died,…
A Response To The Parkland Conspiracy Theories
In the aftermath of the Parkland shooting, there has been a surge in political activism amongst Parkland community members. The 17 victims that died in the massacre are survived by their families, fellow classmates, teachers, and…
Dear Dub Response To Aziz Ansari is Not Harvey Weinstein
BY: KATE ANGUS '20 AND SERENA THORN '19
For many, the #metoo movement has been difficult. It’s hard to see people you once admired exposed as sexual predators, and it’s even harder to face the reality of the prevalence of sexual assault…
Aziz Ansari Is Not Harvey Weinstein
Before I wade into the controversial topic of the #MeToo movement and sexual assault, here is a quick disclaimer: I’m a guy. I also was born white, born to the sex with which I identify, and born heterosexual. If you find yourself itching…
On the SLU Budget
By Guest Writers: Marco Li Calzi and Norbert Oros
This article is a complementary student opinion to “St. Lawrence to Address Widening Budget Gap,” published in The Hill News on Feb. 9th 2018. We find it deeply unsettling that there is a…
Don’t Treat Gun Stores Like Planned Parenthood
In the wake of yet another mass shooting in the United States, where the weapon of choice is an AR-15 assault rifle, we are left reeling yet again from senseless tragedy, anger, and calls to action from one side of the aisle against the…
“Two is Company, Three is a Crowd” – Questioning the Monogamous Narrative
I don’t know how many times in my life I have been labeled a slut, easy, or a cheater for not following the dominant narrative of monogamy. Despite the phenomenon that most words scrutinizing someone’s sexuality are aimed at females (there…
KSP & ASU: Studying Abroad, Self-Segregation at SLU
Kenya flags fly high at SLU on laptops, hats, and wristbands, but you’d be mistaken to think that this public gesture reflects student engagement with African issues and events on campus. You show up for an African Student Union meeting and…