Opinion My Blackness and my class aren’t mutually exclusive 10 March 2020 Alvira Bonsu A student discusses how the media portrays race and class issues as separate causes.
Commentary Black voters: Don’t depend on the Democrats 29 October 2019 Alvira Bonsu The Democratic Party historically ignores Black people through ineffective, anti-Black policies.
Commentary Temple, Aramark: Offer affordable food options 08 October 2019 Alvira Bonsu On-campus food is expensive, with a lack of cheaper alternatives for those not on the meal plan.
Commentary Mobilize for real issues, not just against Donald Trump 27 August 2019 Alvira Bonsu People should demand leaders that offer solutions rather than those relying on anti-Trump rhetoric.
Music Issue Excusing Cardi B’s behavior is colorism 09 April 2019 Alvira Bonsu Letting lighter-skinned people get away with more is a demonstration of prejudice.
Opinion College admissions scandal: Who really pays the price? 19 March 2019 Alvira Bonsu In the wake of the college admissions scandal, a student reflects on her rejection letters.
Commentary Don’t measure my Blackness 12 February 2019 Alvira Bonsu The Diversity Columnist argues the Black community shouldn’t measure Blackness by how people act and speak.
Commentary R. Kelly chose the ‘most disrespected’ people 15 January 2019 Alvira Bonsu The musician got away with sexual abuse for decades because Black women are oversexualized.
Opinion Navigating college friendships as an introvert 27 November 2018 Alvira Bonsu A student describes her struggle to make friends during her first semester at Temple.
Opinion Television needs more people who look like me 09 October 2018 Alvira Bonsu A student writes about her attempt to find media that accurately represents diverse backgrounds.