Writer: Gain Lim
Opinion: Limited transparency around Big Bend proposals neglects consequences
National and state parks are deliberately protected as a commitment to preservation. To compromise this commitment for an unnecessary project shifts expectations of what these lands are for. Read More »
Opinion: Chalamet’s dismissal of fine arts should remind us of their value
The question, then, isn't whether ballet and opera still matter. It's whether we're willing to defend the spaces where art can exist — by showing up, supporting institutions and refusing to dismiss them as irrelevant. Read More »
Opinion: Situationships are the exception to Gen Z’s emotional awareness
We insist on emotional intelligence in friendships, classrooms and workplaces. It's worth asking why romantic relationships are the exception. Read More »
Opinion: Short-form content erodes focus. Consume media mindfully.
Choosing media that requires attention is an act of resistance against a system built to keep users disengaged from their own thinking. Read More »
Opinion: 140 inches of projected Syracuse snow shows climate change severity
We can't keep treating brutal winters as just another Syracuse quirk. They're warnings, and we can't afford to ignore them any longer. Read More »
Personal Essay: Prioritize healthy reactions, not frustration with others
If I make the conscious effort to consider the possibility that everyone around me also has immediate and real needs, I change a frustrating situation into one that’s meaningful and sacred – one that’s built on fellowship and community. Read More »
Personal Essay: Don’t distort, glorify your memories for comfort of nostalgia
At some point, it hurts the person I am now. New experiences may seem daunting, but growth isn't possible without uncertainty. Clinging to what's already over has prevented me from seeking new experiences, lessons, people and even hardships. These things are formative to the person I could become during my time at Syracuse University. Instead of dwelling in what could've been, it's more valuable to focus on what's to come. Read More »