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Priya Panchariya

Priya Panchariya is a School of Arts and Sciences first-year majoring in philosophy and minoring in criminology. Her column, "Moment of Truth," runs on alternate Tuesdays.

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PANCHARIYA: How social media has ruined our daily lives

Living life online has become the norm for many. As a society, we have gotten to a point where it has become a hindrance to exist without a cell phone or some form of technology.May 2 2023
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PANCHARIYA: Public health or police: What does US prioritize?

In the U.S., drug use is becoming a more prominent activity with each day that passes. During former U.S. President Richard Nixon's presidency, public health took the lead for a brief period of time, during which funding was used for clinics to create programs for citizens, such as 12-step programs, which are mutual aid programs that support individuals recovering from substance addictions.Apr 18 2023
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PANCHARIYA: National teacher shortage needs to be addressed

School districts nationwide have shown a rapid decline in the numbers of teachers, substitutes and educational authorities. Teacher workforces have been reduced in several ways.Apr 4 2023
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PANCHARIYA: Biden's approval of Willow project sparks frustration, concern

As of March 13, the Willow project has been approved by the Biden administration. This allows the company ConocoPhillips to begin oil drilling on Alaska’s northern slope. The project took months to garner approval due to online activism and petitions raising environmental awareness.Mar 21 2023
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PANCHARIYA: Prison-like design of schools limits creativity, freedom

Philosopher Jeremy Bentham, known as the father of utilitarianism, believed that the death penalty was unjust and constructed a completely new system that we know today as the prison institution.Feb 28 2023
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PANCHARIYA: Social media trends compromise our individuality

We live in a world almost unrecognizable to those who lived before the age of technology. Mannerisms and human interactions have all significantly been manipulated to match the coming era of advanced engineering.Feb 14 2023