OPINION
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When will Yale face up to its shameful past in support of slavery?

This summer, the global media focused on Yale as a result of the “Yale, Slavery and Abolition” report. While most of us were on summer […]

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Re-evaluating Levin’s record on leadership

Last year, President Richard Levin argued that, contrary to criticism, he has indeed showed leadership. “People misconstrue what constitutes moral leadership — they think making […]

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Why is there no program in peace studies and conflict resolution?

Yale should establish an interdisciplinary department or program in peace studies and conflict resolution. Regardless of differences of opinion over the current military actions in […]

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How can the University cut energy consumption and reduce emissions?

Given the emerging data on climate change and increasing complexities in obtaining oil, energy conservation is becoming more urgent by the day. Here at Yale, […]

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How can Yale improve its trash and waste management record?

  Every morning I see loads of garbage bags being carted away. Where does this garbage go, as it certainly doesn’t vanish magically. In the […]

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Perusing sensationalist and irresponsible journalism

The headline screams, “15 Civilians Killed in Attack.” Intrigued, I read on, saddened that our government could perpetrate such a crime against humanity. Then comes […]

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War on terrorism demands full commitment

To the Editor: As a company clerk in Vietnam, I was fortunate to be out of the line of fire. Some of my friends were […]

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Consumer spending: solution to the economic crisis

Things just might get worse before they get better. The U.S. economy, one quarter of negative growth away from officially being in recession, is plagued […]

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Voting important regardless of outcome

Today is Election Day, and although many believe the mayoral and aldermanic races has already been decided, Yale students should still make the effort to […]

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Classic Series provided needed diversion

At a time when Americans desperately needed a diversion, our national pastime presented us with a World Series no one will soon forget. Through seven […]

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Vote in today’s election

To the Editor: Media critics have recently accused college students of a dangerous decline in patriotism because, apparently, some members of the younger generation have […]