Utilizing rhetoric reminiscent of Civil War broadsides, President Donald Trump tweeted on April 17 encouraging citizens to liberate their states. Columnist True Dabill looks at this present-day situation and compares it to past protests.
OPINION: We should be proud of Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’
Sports Editor Gamiel Hall argues that everyone should feel uplifted by Marvel’s new “Black Panther” movie.
OPINION: Investigate sexual harassment allegations before convicting the accused
Reporter Solveig Rennan argues in a column that both Sen. Al Franken and President Donald Trump should face fair ethics investigations on their sexual misconduct allegations before being found guilty in the eyes of the public.
OPINION: Sullivan’s racism reaction is repeated word for word
Opinions editor Sam Miner argues that President Julie Sullivan uses identical sentences in her responses to campus racial slur incidents, and that the university should do more to address the issues.
OPINION: Society needs to make sexual assault unacceptable
Opinions editor Sam Miner argues that the culture around sexual assault perpetrators and their victims needs to change.
OPINION: Beware, you might be under threat from a stereotype
Columnist Tam Kemabonta argues a phenomenon called the “stereotype threat” holds some people back.
OPINION: Free speech is under attack
Columnist Tam Kemabonta argues that free speech and the First Amendment are under attack in America today.
OPINION: Why Tommie-Johnnie at Target Field is a mistake
Columnist Jack Dodd writes about Tommie Johnnie at Target Field: “I believe this game holds a much deeper meaning than attendance records or luxurious facilities that modern-day sports fans seem to obsess over.”
Should companies take advantage of trending topics?
Columnist Claire Noack believes companies commenting on viral topics often create messages that end up coming across as insincere.
Ways to promote healthy relationships in college
After reviewing an Alpha Chi Omega campaign about relationships in college, columnist Claire Noack thinks there are more practical ways to promote building good relationships.
Resolutions versus reality
Columnist Claire Noack says that people’s New Year’s resolutions are usually petering out or completely forgotten by Februrary.
Does the melting pot still matter?
Columnist Claire Noack believes reaching the idyllic image of the melting pot should not be America’s goal.
Study tips for finals week
Columnist Claire Noack has some advice for studying during finals week, such as being active and changing up your study location.
Peaceful demonstrations bring effective change
Columnist Claire Noack says the current protests on decisions to not indict police officers in Ferguson and New York City show that problems of discrimination still remain.
Figuring out social norms
Opinions editor Elliot Polsky thinks we have to recognize that social norms have practical value and are potentially fallible.