To Save The Republic
Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 argues that the spirit of federalism, rather than a focus on identity politics, can reorient the nation from political decay.
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An Honest Discussion On Affirmative Action: Why It Matters and How It Fails
Assistant Opinion Editor Olivia Tennant ’27 provides an open discussion on affirmative action, highlighting the distinction between equality and fairness, and explains the flaws of embracing a strict meritocracy.
The Case for DEI: Meritocracy, Discrimination, and the Ongoing Quest for Justice
Staff Writer Zane Khiry ’25 discusses how DEI policies, even if providing a limited solution, have power to correct historical injustices by uplifting the lives of marginalized individuals.
DEI as a Framework, Not as a Buzzword
Cici Bradley ’27 analyzes the underlying principles behind DEI and argues that critiques against DEI are often the consequence of poor implementation rather than ideological issues.
DEI Debate: Addressing Policy Misconceptions
James Patterson ’27 responds to Staff Writer Jeb Allen ’27’s article on DEI, noting the value of DEI policies in counteracting biases and discrimination, as well as the potential of strict meritocracies to reinforce negative stereotypes.
Professor Publishes Exploration of Literary Loneliness
The Center for Humanistic Inquiry hosted a book launch for “Singing by Herself,” where Associate Professor of English Amelia Worsley explores how feminized figures shape literary loneliness. Staff Writer Amaya Ranatunge ’28 highlights panelists’ discussion of solitude, gender, and emotion in poetry.
The Indicator x The Student: “There Are Many Ways to Starve”
Varsha Palaniyandy ’28 explores survival, self-denial, and the weight of power in “There Are Many Ways to Starve,” a gripping prose piece surrounding the struggles of a deadly gift. Originally published in the Fall 2024 edition of The Indicator.