The Orion

Deadline dread’s vicious circle

Alyssa Dunning
December 13, 2014

I'll work on my procrastination — tomorrow.

Bizarre beauty fads boggle my mind

Alyssa Dunning
December 6, 2014

Is no body part safe from scrutiny?

How a lone fart set me free.

Alyssa Dunning
December 4, 2014

Since that one moment of fateful flatulence, I no longer feel embarrassment.

Feminism ruins everything

Alyssa Dunning
November 30, 2014

It's hard to enjoy the simple things when everything reeks of inequality.

Higher education is above cliques

Alyssa Dunning
November 24, 2014

While the media pits college cliques against each other, it isn't really like that in real life.

Nostalgia is no longer just for the elderly

Alyssa Dunning
November 13, 2014

Reminiscing on better times is the latest tend. Everyone is doing it.

Family holidays aren’t worth fretting over

Alyssa Dunning
November 8, 2014

A Thanksgiving with college friends isn't traditional, but it keeps me sane.

Pamphlet protesters pushy, don’t persuade

Alyssa Dunning
November 3, 2014

Harassing someone with fliers will never win hearts and minds.

Digital age reveals horrors of parenthood

Alyssa Dunning
October 30, 2014

As bloggers open up about parenting, my uterus shuts down.

How queer folk can best support allies

Alyssa Dunning
October 27, 2014

Last week's Tweet Talk showcased a common tension between LGBT+ people and their allies.

Students disagree over LGBT+ allyship

Alyssa Dunning
October 18, 2014

Opinion Columnist Alyssa Dunning expressed her frustration as an ally. She has noticed that some allies are treated harshly for speaking out of turn.

Americans shouldn’t fear identity labels

Alyssa Dunning
October 18, 2014

Pretending that differences don't exist doesn't fight prejudice.

The life, times of a reckless biker

Alyssa Dunning
October 15, 2014

Forget the rules of the road. I'm on a bike.

Classes thrive when students speak out

Alyssa Dunning
October 12, 2014

Joining discussions can be terrifying, but it pays off in the long run.

Americans divided over use of labels

Alyssa Dunning
October 11, 2014

Many people disagree on whether identity labels should be embraced or rejected.

Legalizing weed is a smart choice

Alyssa Dunning
October 4, 2014

Marijuana can give California more than just a good time.

Better to shut up than one-up.

Alyssa Dunning
September 29, 2014

When complaining becomes a competition, no one wins.

Women’s rights shouldn’t hinge on relationships

Alyssa Dunning
September 27, 2014

Feminism should matter to men because it is right, not because they love their mom.

Getting married in college has its perks

Alyssa Dunning
September 21, 2014

I'd take my husband over a crappy roommate any day.

Alternatives to partying

Alyssa Dunning
September 17, 2014

While everyone else is out drinking, I'm having some fun of my own.

New movie, TV show will spark race conversations

Alyssa Dunning
September 14, 2014

"Dear White People" and "Blackish" are welcome movies to a writer with a mixed-race family.

The WREC: wonderful yet woeful

Alyssa Dunning
September 13, 2014

I have a complicated relationship with the Wildcat Recreation Center.

Taking antidepressants is not taboo

Alyssa Dunning
September 6, 2014

Overcoming the stigma of using depression medication was hard, but necessary.

‘Big is beautiful’ objectifies women

Alyssa Dunning
August 31, 2014

Trends embracing all body types still teach women that beauty is most important.

First week of school can’t be beat

Alyssa Dunning
August 26, 2014

What's not to love about the first week of classes?