Organizing for a better world on May Day
In 1886, the working class decided May 1 wasn’t going to be like any other day. Rather than work their usual long hours in harsh conditions, the working class took to the streets and began to strike. Thanks in part to their efforts during this strike, the eight-hour work day was implemented, and demands for […]
Signing off: Sophia out
I’ve been staring at a blank Google doc with the taxing spacebar flashing at me for about 20 minutes. I get it. It’s 6:30 p.m. on Sunday and I still need to write this sign off before sending out my very last issue of The Commonwealth Times — but how do I articulate all my […]
“Can you swipe me?”: The underlying problem with dining plans
Freshman year of college is full of monumental events and firsts — moving into the dorms, getting a roommate and, let’s not forget, the freshman fifteen, which is fueled by the dining plan. The meal plans are required for all freshmen who live on campus and include both swipes and dining dollars. The default for […]