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Apr 24, 2012, 10:20 pm ET
Response to Rhatican’s concept of a “Hipster”
»By Kenta Murakami • Section: Opinion

Rhatican’s recent post has received praise and backlash in the comments. This op-ed piece argues against him, and those supporting them as comical or true.

Apr 19, 2012, 1:06 am ET
Commencement speaker dampens alumna’s spirit
»By Vickey Allen • Section: Opinion

Vickey Allen, who graduated from Richmond in 2009, expresses her disappointment with the selection of Gov. Bob McDonnell as the 2012 commencement speaker.

Apr 19, 2012, 12:51 am ET
Occupy the Richmond Bubble
»By Jon Henry • Section: Opinion, Top Stories

Senior Jon Henry disparages the administration’s focus on protest instead of more important issues, and urges Richmond students to help the Forum live up to its namesake.

Apr 19, 2012, 12:50 am ET
Here’s to the last summer before things get real
»By Chelsea Prough • Section: Opinion

Collegian columnist Chelsea Prough urges Richmond students to relax and enjoy their summers.

Apr 19, 2012, 12:06 am ET
You know you’re a hipster when…
»By Brendan Rhatican • Section: Opinion, Slideshow, Top Opinion

Hipsters beware, Collegian Columnist Brendan Rhatican thinks he has you pegged. Does he have it right or is he just being ironic?

Apr 12, 2012, 3:32 am ET
To Pro-lifers, from a Survivor
»By Emily St. John • Section: Opinion

A rape survivor writes a strongly worded letter to the Pro-life supporters at Richmond who have been “stealing any sense of safety” she had on this campus.

Apr 12, 2012, 1:31 am ET
Response to Rhatican’s sentiments
»By Dee Glazer and Jesse Lucabaugh • Section: Opinion

Collegian contributors Dee Glazer and Jesse Lucabaugh respond to the logic of Brendan Rhatican’s argument on abortion: “A living embryo should not be aborted.”

Apr 5, 2012, 1:58 am ET
A living embryo should not be aborted
»By Brendan Rhatican • Section: Opinion

Contributor Brendan Rhatican argues that abortion is immoral.

Apr 5, 2012, 1:40 am ET
Only YOU can prevent a Totalitarian police state
»By Athena Hensel • Section: Opinion

Contributor Athena Hensel speaks out against the footnote added to the National Defense Authorization Act, arguing it’s stripping Americans of basic rights.

Apr 5, 2012, 1:13 am ET
C’mon, learn another tongue while you’re still young
»By • Section: Opinion, Slideshow, Top Opinion

Opinions Editor Abby Kloppenburg discusses the lack of focus on learning languages in the United States and highlights the beauty of bilingualism.

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