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A Contrarian's Calamity

JASO | Closing a New Overton

By Francis X. Jaso · Monday, Sept. 21, 2026

Opinion Columnist Francis Jaso '28 looks at Bari Weiss as a example of the rise of centrism in American media and political discourse. He argues that institutions are increasingly attempting to narrow the boundaries of acceptable political opinion in response to growing polarization and challenges from both the left and right.

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BELMONTE | Narcissus Meets Zeus Cafe

By Adrian Belmonte · Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026

Opinion Columnist Adrian Belmonte '28 looks at the social dynamics of Temple of Zeus Cafe, describing it as a microcosm of the University’s culture of wealth, status and social performance. Through the seemingly mundane pursuit of a table and coffee, he critiques how students become preoccupied with being seen and judged by their peers and encourages us to resist this performative culture.

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TOBIN | From The Forgotten Borough: 25 Years After 9/11

By Lali Tobin · Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026

Opinion Columnist Lali Tobin MPA '27 reflects on what it means to inherit the memory of 9/11 as a New Yorker born after the attacks. Through her father’s experience and her upbringing on Staten Island, she explores how the grief of 9/11 continues to shape families and communities 25 years later, reminding a new generation that we do not have to remember that day to feel its lasting impact.

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GUEST ROOM | Any and Every Study

By Guest Author · Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

Nael Karpinski '27 reflects on how taking classes across colleges impacted her summer internship experience. She argues for students to branch out of their specialized schools in order to get a more well rounded perspective of the industry they are interested in.

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BADAWI | No Mourners, No Funerals?

By Leah Badawi · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026

Opinion Columnist Leah Badawi '27 criticizes the lack of public and media attention given to the Sudanese Civil War and implores readers to confront the inhumanity unfolding in the region.

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GUEST ROOM | “NO RESULTS FOUND” for Disability Planning at AAP

By Guest Author · Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026

Stephens writes about the lack of disability-focused education and design within the program and argues that accessibility is often treated as a legal requirement rather than a meaningful design consideration. He calls for disability to be incorporated into architectural education earlier and more intentionally so future architects can move beyond minimum ADA compliance and create spaces that genuinely support people with disabilities.

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YUCESIR | The Death of Critique in the Humanities

By Defne Yucesir · Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026

Opinion Columnist Defne Yucesir, an exchange student from University College London, discusses how the humanities field in academia has fundamentally changed with a growing absence of critique. She argues that we must preserve the structure of the humanities.

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VINK | The Welcome Cornell Won’t Give You

By Adriana Vink · Monday, Aug. 24, 2026

Opinion Columnist Adriana Vink ’28 welcomes the Class of 2030 on their first day of class by recounting her journey to discovering her path at Cornell and how it led to student activism.

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