Some college students love to have their own pets and feature them on Instagram pages. The bragging rights end, though, when the pet becomes ill. Columnist True Dabill argues college students should wait until they have a reliable income to have a pet.
During the holiday season, Americans indulge in food, drink, entertainment and gift-giving, creating more waste than any other time of the year. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues over-consumptive American culture doesn’t have to be wasteful.
In an interview with British Vogue, Emma Watson said that she is “self-partnered,” which may be the newest term to denote relationship status. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues that it is encouraging to have an independent and driven female role model.
James Dean died in a car accident in 1955. Sixty-three years later, James Dean will star in a Vietnam War film “Finding Jack.” Columnist True Dabill argues the CGI is the fountain of youth Hollywood’s been waiting for.
In March 2019, General Mills announced their mission to turn 100 million acres of farmland into regenerative agriculture by 2030. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues strategies like carbon farming help push eco-friendly practices forward.
In response to the impeachment inquiry in October, President Donald Trump sent out a tweet comparing his situation to a lynching. Columnist True Dabill argues terms like “lynching” and “witch hunt” should only be used when their literal descriptions become reality.
Overtourism, defined by Justin Francis of Responsible Travel, occurs when “too many visitors are in a particular destination at a given time.” Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues overtourism intrudes on locals’ lives and impacts people from exploring another location or culture.
The student turnout in the 2018 midterms was more than twice the rate of the 2014 midterms, but inconvenient voting processes have since hurt that higher number. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues some states are trying to suppress our voices.
Facebook is worth just under $140 billion and intermingled with issues of free speech, election fraud and general misinformation. Columnist True Dabill argues it is time for Mark Zuckerberg to step down from Facebook leadership.
Taylor Swift has helped define pop music over the last decade, measured in six Billboard No. 1 albums and 10 Grammy awards. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues Swift’s impact on American culture and society makes her a worthy recipient of the Artist of the Decade award.
President Donald Trump has painted himself as the ultimate patriot. Any criticism of him or his policies is deemed unpatriotic, but it shouldn’t be that way. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues patriotism doesn’t mean unceasing support for everything a country does.
Minneapolis is known to be the home of the Juicy Lucy, with both Matt’s Bar and the 5-8 Club advertising themselves as the creators. Rae Beaner argues Matt’s Bar’s burger is the best choice of the two.
Gender reveal parties have become increasingly common and extravagant. Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues gender reveal parties can potentially limit a child’s ability to determine who they really are.
Candidates Joe Biden and Amy Klobuchar have both positioned themselves in relatively moderate stances, but it all depends on who you talk to. Columnist Grace Hallen argues the election of a radical democratic candidate will only splinter party lines further.
In Greta Thunberg’s speeches both in Congress and in the U.N., Thunberg called out those in positions of power who refuse to step up to the threat of climate change. Columnist True Dabill argues Greta Thunberg, while a leader of a movement, is not being heard by world leaders.
