Opinions

Letters: A Response to my Younger Self

It has been ten years since the Martlet published my letter to the editor documenting my experience at an on-campus event, and since then, my perspective has changed. At that event,…

Dating apps foster superficial connection, but it is possible to find a long-term match

Nowadays, so many people I talk to have stories about hookups or one-time dates they met on Tinder. The app has become synonymous with casual sex and dating, not relationships. However,…

The current state of tipping needs to change

Everyone deserves to make a livable wage, but why is that burden being put on me, a student just trying to afford a lunch out?

The pre-med preoccupation

“I need to get a good mark in this class or else I won’t get into med school!” If you’ve ever been in a biology class, this statement may sound…

The Grammys: Good as gold or tarnishing prestige?

The 65th Grammy Awards are taking place on Feb. 4, 2023, and following years of snub accusations, it’s looking like more of the public might resist tuning in, and tune…

AI art: Criticism from a professional illustrator

After the recent devaluation of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), the majority of the art community rejoiced in the relief and satisfaction that their suspicions of this unethical technology had been confirmed.…

Dave Bautista claims the acting belt over The Rock and Cena

Over the past 20 years, we have seen several WWE wrestlers turn to acting in films. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is the most notable, having been cast in movies such…

Living with friends: Does it ever really work? 

As we consider our living situations for the upcoming term, it’s worth asking: does living with friends as roommates ever really work? 

Boujee food: Is $22 avocado toast worth the price?

While that avocado toast is definitely not worth the steep price, healthy ingredients are needed for the upkeep of our bodies both mentally and physically. When the ingredients would cost…