Opinion-Columns

Miami should re-release grade distributions

There comes a time in one's collegiate life where the realization sets in -- learning is not the most important part of college. While the administration and faculty preach about the analytical and problem-solving skills that come with a liberal education, students come to realize that attaining a higher grade point average is far more advantageous. While the two can coexist, one is far more valuable than the other.

America and capitalism: a complicated relationship

Money. We all want it. We want the comfort that it brings. The things that it can buy hardly matter more than when there isn't enough of it to cover their cost. And while money might not buy happiness, but it can certainly buy peace of mind. And even if that peace of mind is as paper thin as the currency traded in for it (and often it is), every now and then, it's all that stands between the "us" that we know, and the "us" that would do anything to get more of it.

New year, same struggle

One of the most momentous occasions over winter break is undoubtedly the new year, a holiday when our younger selves struggled to stay up till midnight that now consists of getting drunk with our friends. However, for a holiday celebrated by all, there's nothing really special about it. For the most part, we watch TV, see dumb tweets about how bad the last year was and party.

Republican leaders can, and should, do better

Surprise -- the party that hates government can't effectively govern.

Viewers should lower their expectations for this Sunday's Super Bowl

A tumultuous season of football shall come to an end this Sunday, as the inexorable New England Patriots face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. Like the last NFL season in general, what was supposed to be a highly-anticipated slugfest may peter out into a one-sided dud.

The danger of ambition: Principles, not positions, should motivate politicians

In 49 B.C., Julius Caesar became the dictator of the Roman Republic. Caesar had a singular ambition: to lead the world's greatest empire. He had served in many auxiliary roles, then consul, in his ascension to commander of the Gallic forces. Caesar had married and divorced in search of political advantage, with each subsequent marriage slowly building his power and influence.

Vertical farming: A better option

We need to rethink industrialized factory farming and quick. The agricultural revolution boomed back in the 18th Century which allowed the industrial revolution to change the world we lived in. So, this is a good thing with more access to food, food produced on higher levels and a decline in world hunger, right?

Stressed-out students should turn to mindfulness

Speechless and ashamed no more

Ceili Doyle, Senior Staff Senior

Everyone deserves to be taken on a date: Why students should move beyond hookups

By Hannah Meibers, Guest Columnist

Shimon Peres was a war criminal, not a peacemaker

By Austin Langdon, The Miami Student

Miami faculty care about education more than you know

TO THE EDITOR:

Americans should educate themselves: JASTA bill admonishment of things to come

By Sarah Camino, Guest Columnist

It pays to follow your passion

By Haley Jena, The Miami Student

Hate group brings Miami women together

By Maria Taylor, Guest Columnist

ODNR representative warns of freshman herds migrating Uptown

Joey Hart, Asst. Opinion Editor

Clinton struggles to stay polite amid Trump's slights

Sarah Camino, Guest Columnist

The Pink Tax indicative of gender gap

Maddie Laplante-Dube, Opinion Editor

Slowing it down is key to reducing stress

By Angela Hatcher, Columnist

Expansion of religious perspective essential in personal college development

By Haley Donovan, Guest Columnist