“America under Clinton might not flourish economically the way it would under a true, avowed fiscal conservative, but it would certainly be safe.”
The Right to Die With Dignity
“I would want the right to choose when and how to die if I became terminally ill, and I think others, like my great-grandfather, should be provided with that right.”
It’s not a Sprint. It’s a Marathon.
“At over $60,000 a year, it’s tough to admit that maybe things could’ve gone better—that maybe you’ve already lost the marathon.”
Finding Myself in Korean Dramas
“Immersing myself in Korean dramas is my avenue to connect with the culture I consciously cling onto, while doing my best as an American citizen in Boston.”
Reforming the Tax Code
“The U.S. Congress should work to reform the tax code to maximize tax revenue, while making sure that there are not specifically tailored tax benefits that allow people to avoid paying their fair share.”
Before the Last Year at BC, a Reflection on Roads Not Taken
It’s a personal choice, and different for each individual, but I am confident at this point in the semester in my decision to stay at BC. I think about the new relationships I’ve formed. I think about the fear, sadness, anxiety, and pain that I’ve learned to overcome on my own.
Learning Respect, One Scoop at a Time
“Get a low-paying, low-dignity job. You will be exposed to more service than you could have ever dreamed.”
Divestment is the Best Option
“Divestment is a bold first move, despite the staggering challenges humanity collectively faces and the fact that there is an unsure path of how exactly to solve it.”
Saving the Republican Party
“As counterintuitive as it may seem, picking either Cruz or Trump in the long run is likely to help moderate Republicans in the future, by showing those on the far right that their extreme candidates cannot win a general election.”
It’s Time to Reject College Rankings
“Decades of obsession over rankings have pushed universities to be less creative and more alike—all while artificially elevating institutions that have historically catered to the wealthy.”