Uhlir: The Future of Tuition
Tuition hikes are unsustainable for students and for the College.
Tuition hikes are unsustainable for students and for the College.
Winston Churchill once said, “The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.” While these words reflect an elitist view of governing, they offer at least some insight into the upcoming election. American democracy, like all others, will stand or fall with the average voter. Hence, it can be terrifying to imagine who will be elected to lead our nation. Recent developments on the campaign trail have been particularly concerning — the average voter seems to be gravitating towards not-so-average candidates. This election cycle, we’ve witnessed the rise of both a billionaire-turned-politician and a 74-year-old socialist. Obviously, I’m referring to Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders.
Foreign experiences suggest that the high U.S. drinking age has downsides.
Truly striving for diversity at the College means hearing all kinds of voices.
The canned responses to gun massacres are sounding increasingly absurd.
