OPINION


11/5/2024, 11:10am

In Defense of The Slate’s Endorsement

 In the Oct. 22 edition of The Slate, the editorial board endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. This decision was met with backlash from some members of the campus community who did not think it was our place to take such a stance.  


11/5/2024, 10:30am

Your Ex Wasn't a Narcissist

 People have become far too comfortable diagnosing their ex-partners and ex-friends from the comfort of their armchairs, all while holding up the facade of advocating for mental health. 


11/5/2024, 10:00am

Trump Chooses New Media Over Legacy

 Former President Donald Trump has turned down prestigious news interviews like “60 Minutes” to defer to social media influencers and podcasters.  


10/22/2024, 12:00pm

Against The Slate's Endorsement Decision

A minority of The Slate’s editorial board expresses its disagreement against the majority’s decision to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States and Gov. Tim Walz (D–Minn.) for Vice President of the United States. 


10/22/2024, 12:00pm

From Frankenstein to 'Campystein'

For over a century, Halloween in America has built up a catalog of characters and symbols to embody its spirit. We have the classic icons, Jack-o’-lanterns and black cats. Then we have supernatural figures that originate from incalculably old myths and legends. 


10/22/2024, 12:00pm

Searching for the Perfect Moment?

Remember the sticker collection you had when you were a child? Did you ever get to use it? What about the candle that was gifted to you by a friend that you hesitate to light, in fear of wasting it on a random day? Did you ever get to light it? 


10/1/2024, 12:00pm

The GOP’s Candidate Problem

This is another presidential election year, and Republicans, who once believed that Donald Trump was a ballot booster for them, may be surprised by the lack of enthusiasm voters have in their choice for local representation and how it may end up dragging Trump down in the Electoral College.


9/24/2024, 12:00pm

Gaza Today

After over 70,000 tons of bombs dropped, a severely underestimated death toll of 41,000 and destruction that will take at least until the year 2040 to repair, this is Gaza today, and still no talk of a ceasefire.