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Samuel Kao

Samuel Kao is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in history. His column, "Left on Red," runs on alternate Mondays.

KAO: Reckless abandonment of personal responsibility increases vaccine's importance

In the first column I wrote for this fall semester, back in early September, I criticized the common tendency to moralize about individual behavior during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Nov 30 2020

KAO: Proctortrack breach was predictable, but why is surveillance tech even used?

Last semester, I wrote a column denouncing the use of Proctortrack for assessments at Rutgers.Nov 2 2020

KAO: Meritocracy kind of hurts rich folks too

I would never suggest pitying rich people. Oct 19 2020

KAO: Meritocracy is riddled with objectionable flaws

"Opportunities, but not guarantees."Oct 5 2020

KAO: Voting's power only operates collectively

If, like me, many of you have been watching NBA games, you will surely have noticed that the players now sport new warm-up shirts with the start of both the Western and Eastern Conference Finals. Sep 21 2020

KAO: Coronavirus moralizing must be replaced by real action

I am guilty of it, and you are too. Every time we have seen someone violating a coronavirus (COVID-19) disease protocol: not keeping 6 feet away, not wearing a mask, properly and more. Sep 6 2020

KAO: Proctortrack is completely abysmal

KAO: Coronavirus proves Sanders right on everything

KAO: Sanders’s candidacy has pushed Democratic Party toward malice

KAO: Brokered convention would be horrific for democracy

KAO: CIA’s dark history should persuade students to stay clear

KAO: The New York Times' endorsement raises questions

KAO: McKinsey among worst internships, companies to endure

KAO: 'The Economist' is corporate propaganda

KAO: Internships exploitative, must be abolished for equality

KAO: Samantha Power's memoir self-serving

KAO: Democratic hopefuls differ in their views