Articles by Samantha Stein
Feb. 9, 2018
Assessing the true state of the union
The way we measure the state of the union is not appropriate for the union’s realities. President Donald Trump’s recent address made this glaringly clear.…
Jan. 12, 2018
Pursuing perfection
Dear professors, In anticipation of the Winter 2017-18 term beginning, I have been preparing myself for the barrage of degradation inherent to grading that I…
Dec. 1, 2017
Before lashing out, try listening
Today, as I follow Western world leaders’ responses to increasing violence, I am astounded by blind patriotism which has become the hallmark of reactions. President…
Nov. 10, 2017
The U.S. is playing chicken with North Korea
Chicken: When two agents with the freedom to choose non-conflicting paths deliberately choose to travel on a path of imminent collision, each hoping that its…
Nov. 3, 2017
A 72-year-old race to the bottom: a plea for peace
Aug. 6 marked the 72nd anniversary of the world’s first encounter with “fire and fury” — the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Paul Tibbets, Enola Gay…
