Topic: opinion

A group of people hold posters during a rally in defense of freedom of speech and journalism in central Moscow on  June 16, 2019.
opinion

Why Democracy Is Best

The value of democracy lies in freedom of expression and leaders who persuade with the power of the pen rather than the sword.

Watercolor image of Thomas Beller
opinion

Gathering Moss

New Yorker, New York Times contributor and creative writing professor Thomas Beller reflects on arriving to teach at Tulane 10 years ago and making New Orleans his home. 

Cultural Exchange
opinion

Cultural Exchange

I believe Tulane University needs to be a leader in welcoming students from other countries, cultures and every socioeconomic background. It enriches the lives of the students who come here, whether they grew up in New Orleans or are arriving in this country for the very first time.

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opinion

The Cuba Connection

Angus Lind explores the cultural ties between Cuba and New Orleans, sometimes described as “Latin America’s most northern city.”

Michael Cunningham
opinion

Divided We Learn

Among the most important issues in U.S. higher education right now is the lack of diversity in student and faculty populations.

Vietnam medal
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The Vietnam Conflict and My Path to a Tulane Education

My experience at Tulane was amazingly unique, as I saw both sides of the Vietnam War coin. I had been wounded in combat alongside tough, courageous Marines. Twenty months later, I was at Tulane among America’s elite and privileged youth, witnessing the weekly protests against the war. Looking back, each experience was equally invaluable toward my maturity.