Across the globe, climate scientists have observed a rapid change in urban environments. Columnist Zaid Khan argues even though pollution has stagnated, climate change will continue if we don’t use this time to proactively change our way of life.
The Netflix docuseries “Tiger King” is not the show we wanted, but it was the show we needed. Columnist True Dabill argues the series premiered at the perfect time for it to have a full cultural impact on the public consciousness.
Good art takes risks, and making movie remakes, franchise reboots and unexpected sequels takes all the risk out of filmmaking. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez Nidasio argues the film industry focuses more on money than quality and originality, and now, movie theaters mostly consist of movies nobody asked for.
Minnesota and the Twin Cities metropolitan area is in the midst of a housing crisis. Columnist Zaid Khan argues the issue has been exacerbated in part to the COVID-19 pandemic and its negative effects on the already burgeoning issue of housing markets and homelessness.
Subtitles are a blessing that so many viewers go without. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argue subtitles may take a little time to adjust to, but they will only improve one’s viewing experience.
Virus and disease have always been used to defend xenophobic thoughts and actions. Columnist True Dabill argues the COVID-19 pandemic has increased prejudice toward the Asian American population.
With an increasing number of celebrities eager to share their thoughts, virtue signaling is growing in our society. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez Nidasio argues virtue signaling on award shows and political ads is stepping out of line for people who are so disconnected from the reality of everyday life.
The comeback of My Chemical Romance had fans lining up for the chance to buy tickets, but many were shut out from the opportunity. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues Ticketmaster and other similar companies should try to eliminate scalping and keep tickets available to the fans.
Traveling outside your comfort zone is important and an experience with no equal. Columnist Zaid Khan argues people’s comfort zones should not keep them from traveling or seeking experiences they have always thought about.
Geek culture is more mainstream than ever before, but it’s not without its criticisms. Columnist True Dabill argues the typical male physique seen in superhero films and other mediums sets impractical standards of male beauty.
On Feb. 24, Weinstein was found guilty of a criminal sex act in the first degree and rape in the third degree. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues Weinstein’s conviction could finally change how society views sexual assault and eventually eliminate victim-blaming.
The United States has changed greatly since the Founding Fathers and so have architectural trends. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues when federal buildings’ architecture reflects the current time, America’s history is united and showcased through culture and federal work.
Americans shouldn’t forget the protesting vigor of the past. Columnist Zaid Khan argues college students should get involved in the causes they believe in and understand the change they can make.
Political issues in the United States and Europe, such as immigration and international trade, have recently split the electorate into two sides. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez-Nidasio argues that while this split might be ideological, the approach that both sides use, populism, is the same.
There has been a long-running debate on what the dirtiest object in a bathroom is. Columnist True Dabill argues the answer is our hands, and to prevent disease we must wash them more often.
