Planning a wedding has made me realize a lot about my relationship — namely that it’s better than everyone else’s. I’m kidding. But I have noticed that my planning is going a little differently from that of some of my friends: Most of their fiancés either have no say in anything or are completely disinterested...
No uterus, but we need your opinion
My first reaction to a male classmate who made a dismissive comment about sexual assault involved a fantasy about inflicting a minor act of violence against him. But after a brief conversation, I realized that he had never felt what it was like to be unsafe with another person — to be violated or exploited...
A professor’s opinion: reflections on youth
What do you wish you did more of when you were younger? Michael Clark, Economics: “Outdoor activities—appreciating nature, getting away from everything, disc golfing, hiking, canoeing. Not crazy active outdoor activity, and it’s context-providing. My other answer is too scholastic, and nobody wants to hear it, but I would say try to learn things, not do...
The decline of the British monarchy
The often romanticized monarchy of Britain is slowly losing its significance. From the day after the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, comments circulated about the deteriorating English monarchy, beginning with the tags #AbolishTheMonarchy and #NotMyKing taking a rise on social media. Now, with King Charles III receiving cancer treatment and Princess Kate Middleton...
Dating apps aren’t Plan A
He was the kind of guy who called himself a reader but never got beyond the title page. For two hours, we sipped coffee and talked about books, music, and our jobs. We found common ground within the first 15 minutes, but there was no spark in sight. The conception of the event had neutered...