The Sunset of a Legend: Rafael Nadal’s Farewell and the Evolution of Greatness in Tennis

As the sun sets on Rafael Nadal’s tennis career, his impact on the sport and its fans remains indelible. He leaves not just as a champion but as a symbol of resilience and humanity, reminding us that even the greatest athletes are defined by more than just their triumphs. They are also characterized by the challenges they overcome and the character they display along the way. Not only will the loss of Nadal be a loss for his livelihood, but also the loss of the tennis world as a whole.

ColumnsEleanor GoldsteinDecember 10, 2024Opinion, Columns, Column, Nadal, SportsComment

The Climate Crisis Won't Wait for Politics

With seven in ten Americans believing climate change is a serious problem, true solutions won’t come from waiting for the political winds to shift but acting now at every level possible. The destructive lessons of Helene and Milton make it clear: our choice isn't between acting and doing nothing but between proactive change and being forced into adaptation as the climate becomes increasingly hostile. With 2024 already shaping up to be the hottest year on record, this second-term vision of Trump's is an extreme contradiction in climate science. While the federal leadership falters, communities are leading the charge, businesses are leading the charge, and local governments are leading the charge.

Columns, OpinionNikhil UchilDecember 2, 2024The climate crisis, Climate, Climate Change, Opinion, Columns, ColumnComment

Donald Trump Wins North Carolina. Again?

Democratic leaders find themselves wondering what happened not only in North Carolina but in the other six battleground states Trump swept this election cycle.

Columns, Opinion, Election 2024Elise ChangNovember 14, 2024Trump, Trump Victory, Donald Trump, Election 2024, National, Opinion, Column, ColumnsComment

The Law Isn’t ready for Open and Generative AI

As AI continues to become more apparent in both our own community, the law becomes more and more prevalent to understand what role individual communities and corporations as a whole choose to handle the AI boom.

Columns, OpinionEleanor GoldsteinJuly 14, 2024AI, artificial intelligence, UNC, Column, OpinionComment

DeSantis' Curse: Long-Term Credibility for Short-Term Gain

“It is time for the governor to reassess his methodology, break free from such a narrow group of supporters, and include a true method of governance that is inclusive, fair, and, most importantly, for the people.”

Columns, OpinionIuri PiovezanSeptember 10, 20232024 Republican Primary, Florida Politcs, National News, Opinion Piece, ColumnComment

Understanding Trump’s Arrest

“On April 4th, Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony charges for falsifying business records. So what happened and what does this mean?”

Columns, OpinionNoel PrattMay 11, 2023Opinion Piece, Column, Trump Trial, National NewsComment

Italy’s Fight Against Anti-LGBT Policies

“Protests have broken out in Milan to fight for LGBTQ rights that are currently being threatened, with people holding signs that read ‘you explain to my son that I am not his mother’ and children wearing shirts that read ‘It is love that creates a family.’ “

Columns, OpinionJuan PalaciosApril 24, 2023Opinion, Column, Italian Politics, Same Sex MarriageComment

Donald Trump’s Endorsements Turned the Red Wave into an Almost Red Drought

“Katie Hobbs, the Democratic Secretary of State of Arizona, defeated Lake by just under one percentage point in a state where given today’s unfavorable political climate towards Democrats, it should not be this close. Hobbs’ win sends a strong message to Donald Trump that his MAGA politics are still seen as unfavorable to most swing-state electorates.”

Columns, OpinionSam BohmerJanuary 19, 20232022 Midterm Elections, Opinion, ColumnComment

Trump for Presidential Run in 2024: Will His Age Be an Issue?

“Biden, who was elected to his post at 78 years old, is subjected to constant attacks about his advanced age and its impacts on his profession. A problem arises when people pose different reactions when discussing Trump’s age, who, if elected in 2024, will also be 78. The question now is: how will Republicans play around with this fact?“

Opinion, National, Columns, Editor's PicksIuri PiovezanDecember 26, 2022National, Donald Trump, 2024 Presidential Race, Opinion, Column, Editor's PickComment

The Cost of Debt

“Only recently having left the world of mask mandates, vaccines, work at home orders, and increased prices, the state of the dollar must be preserved in an already weakened economy. With inflation the highest in over forty years, having been capped in July at 9.1%, additive changes such as loan forgiveness will seek to halt its decline back to the recommended 2%.”

National, Opinion, Columns, EditorialsColby KelleyOctober 22, 2022Opinion, Economy, Federal Spending, National, Editorial, ColumnComment