POINT/COUNTER-POINT: Adjust Cuba policy to improve US-Cuba relations
On Dec. 17, President Barack Obama announced that after 53 years, the United States will resume diplomatic relations with Cuba and reopen its embassy in Havana.
Jassen Lu
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Mandate foreign language education at elementary school level
In seventh grade, I started taking Spanish classes, having studied Chinese in elementary school back in China.
Consider diplomatic consequences of ordinary people's actions
Over the summer, I read Hillary Clinton’s new memoir, Hard Choices, which chronicled her tenure as secretary of state.
Consider diplomatic consequences of ordinary people’s actions
Over the summer, I read Hillary Clinton’s new memoir, Hard Choices, which chronicled her tenure as secretary of state.
True economic development requires equitable distribution
Social scientists commonly propose that a growing economy is an important part in improving people's living standards.
SAT writing section is important test for all students
When I heard that the College Board will be making the writing section from the SAT optional and returning to the original 1600 score scale, I was dismayed.
American identity includes all cultures
After spending four years in China, I returned to the United States when I was nine years old. I barely spoke a word of English then so I stood out not only as the new student, but also as the new student who came from a country with a very different culture.
All states should embrace Medicaid expansion
With 2014 fast approaching, the federal government is preparing to implement a number of policies enacted under the Affordable Care Act of 2010, otherwise known as Obamacare.
Congress must distance itself from theatrics to be effective
As part of my government relations internship this summer at a health information technology company in Washington, D.C., I had the opportunity to go to Capitol Hill to attend hearings on policies that Congress was considering.
American medical system does not promote superior doctor care
When we receive treatment at a hospital, we expect high quality service. After being discharged, we have an expectation that the hospital has provided the best care available for our money, and that hopefully it has restored our health. Sadly, this is an idealistic view of an American hospital.
Despite allegations of racism and misconduct, Carol Simon reinstated
A note from the editor regarding Carol Simon and BWBB
Predicting top five picks of the 2024 WNBA draft
Unearthing Hozier’s ‘Unheard’ gems
“They Haven’t Done Their Homework.”