"Femicide is the gender-related killing of women and girls. Although the terms ‘femicide’ and ‘homicide’ both describe the intentional killing of another person, they are not synonymous."
"Many people simply aren’t reading the articles that they claim to understand or are basing their conclusions on false information. This leads to a very reactionary discourse style wherein people spit catchy taglines at each other but do not delve into the nuance of any issue."
"It’s difficult to definitively say exactly what one should do in situations as complex as these. However, what follows are some ways that I have found to combat feelings of emotional paralysis in the face of global conflict."
"In short, 2023 was not a year of landmark immigration reform. Policies from both political parties tended to focus on short-term solutions."
"I kept waiting for the pin to drop; waiting for the day that waking up before 8 a.m. became unbearable. That day never came."
'We need to shift toward language that describes the situation and include people experiencing homelessness in the conversation. Because our word choice matters, but the people matter more.'
"I’m already tired of the spectacle of politics, despite not having even been old enough to vote in the last election."
"Election day is fast approaching. As English speakers, this information seems almost unavoidable. Do those with limited English proficiency share this experience?"
"How often do you think about the Roman Empire? It’s a question that may have garnered confused looks a couple of weeks ago, but has since found its place through TikTok."
"Realistically, most students aren’t responsible for leaving three-course meals on the stairs to be devoured by mice, bugs and other pests that scientists have yet to discover. Nonetheless, all students have the responsibility to treat the residence halls, and by extension the housekeepers, with respect."
