Opinion

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A comma-n misunderstanding

I’d like to begin by thanking The Mercury’s most dedicated readers, Babe Ruth and President Biden. If you’re wondering why Babe Ruth and...

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For the record: professors should record

While virtual classes can be exhausting or unengaging for many, class recordings allow students to re-watch lectures at their convenience rather than feel...

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The info-demic: stopping the spread of false information

It goes without saying that COVID-19 has proven to be a public health nightmare. But it seems that something else is quickly gaining...

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Not all Christians are equal

Going down the highway, some guy driving recklessly with a Jesus fish on his car cuts me off. A group of my Christian...

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Periods need to be recognized. Period.

Ten percent of individuals who menstruate in college face a tough choice: do they buy a box of pads or their next meal?...

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Mission: impossible (to help)

At first glance, short-term mission trips might seem like a good way to get involved in humanitarian work, but they are actually more...

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We need women in STEM

“Too emotional for science.” Phrases like this have continuously hindered women trying to break the glass ceiling in STEM. Why are these barriers...

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Cultural appropriation rising

According to Google Trends, words such as “astrology chart” and “rising sign” have peaked in early 2021, and many professional astrologers report that...

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Waste not, want not

While some have argued that the recent popularity of thrifting is problematic, thrifting – when done responsibly – is a more sustainable, affordable...

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Letter to the Editor: The Mercury should do better

The Mercury has begun descending into a den of right-wing misinformation. As former editors-in-chief, it is heartbreaking to watch the paper that we...

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