Commentary Temple University students need to be more sustainable 22 February 2022 Anne Gleason and Julia Merola Two students argue that their peers must get more involved in sustainability efforts on campus.
Commentary All women deserve the right to safe abortions in Pennsylvania 08 February 2022 Julia Merola A student argues that voters must take action now against a recent abortion threat.
Commentary Online exams should be permanent for Temple’s students 08 February 2022 Julia Merola A student argues that because standardized tests are online, taking it in a classroom should be optional too.
Commentary Temple students, it’s time to step up and donate blood 25 January 2022 Julia Merola A student argues that during the blood shortage, their peers must make the effort to donate.
Opinion Changing my mindset on New Year’s resolutions 05 January 2022 Julia Merola A student recounts the pressure they felt while attempting to fulfill their New Year’s resolutions relating to health and grades over the course of 13 years.
Opinion The Essayist 2021: A Year of Firsts 07 December 2021 Julia Merola This year’s edition of The Essayist reflects on college students’ experiences as they transition to post-pandemic life.
Opinion Going to therapy isn’t my weakness, it’s my strength 07 December 2021 Julia Merola A student recounts how their misconceptions about therapy changed after their first session.
Commentary Immigrants are not responsible for educating Americans about xenophobia 09 November 2021 Julia Merola A student argues that United States citizens must combat xenophobia through education.
Opinion Feeling like I was the only one responsible for climate change 09 November 2021 Julia Merola A student describes how learning about the climate crisis in a third grade class caused anxiety.
Commentary Sex education is necessary for all of Temple’s students 09 November 2021 Julia Merola A student argues that Temple should offer reoccurring sex education addressing consensual relationships.