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Opinion

Halloween is as American as the Fourth of July.

Opinion: Why America loves Halloween

by Riley Stern
Published October 21, 2024

Although initially rooted in ancient Celtic tradition, modern-day Halloween is about as American as it gets. While commonly celebrated in countries such as Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, none...

The VP candidates found common ground, but their running mates would make very different presidents.

Opinion: The VP debate was civil — Trump is not

by Wren Warne-Jacobsen
Published October 20, 2024

Remember the vice presidential debate?  Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faced off in a debate that was, at times, borderline civil — a welcome contrast to the hostility of the presidential...

As Annie Dillard famously said, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.”

Opinion: A new lens on procrastination

by Vivian Wilson
Published October 17, 2024

Our world has made procrastination normal.  It’s led many of us into a seemingly endless spiral. We wait until the last minute to do everything all at once right before it’s due and then need so...

Op-Ed: Equal Work, Unequal Rights — the University must extend union protections to all graduate workers

Op-Ed: Equal Work, Unequal Rights — the University must extend union protections to all graduate workers

by Jonathan Smith and Anshu Patel
Published October 17, 2024

It’s 9 a.m. and Amelia, a counseling PhD candidate, walks into Elliot Hall. It’s almost time for her Monday morning debrief with her cohort mate, Alicia. For the past three months, they have been working...

Op-Ed: The 2024 U.S. elections — a critical juncture for reproductive rights

Op-Ed: The 2024 U.S. elections — a critical juncture for reproductive rights

by Aashraya Seth
Published October 17, 2024

As the U.S. approaches the 2024 elections, the stakes for women's reproductive rights have never been higher.  The overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 sent shockwaves through the nation, dismantling...

The Opinions Desk gives unqualified advice.

Relationship advice in 10 words or less

by Opinions Desk
Published October 16, 2024

You asked, we answered. After in-depth deliberation, our opinions desk is here to present you with life-altering dating advice. Please take our advice with zero grains of salt. Emily asked, “I am...

Investing time in social life is crucial for personal development.

Opinion: Social life is equally as valuable as academics

by Jasmine Shackleford
Published October 15, 2024

For the first 18 years of my life, my self-worth depended solely on academics. I aimed for straight A’s and let nothing get in my way. Anything less than 90% on assignments sent me into an existential...

OpEd: In defense of pro-life chalking

OpEd: In defense of pro-life chalking

by Zachary Borneke
Published October 15, 2024

The Students for Human Life’s semesterly chalking of pro-life messages and drawings around Northrop Mall predictably led to the semesterly defacing of the same.  The messages were entirely positive:...

Minnesota’s community-focused policies make the state a leader in overall quality of life.

Opinion: Why Minnesota is one of the happiest states

by Riley Stern
Published October 15, 2024

During the recent vice presidential debate between Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. J.D. Vance, Walz mentioned Minnesota 26 times.  Walz cited Minnesota as a leader in solar energy production, abortion access,...

Civics and news literacy are essential skills for effective participation in society.

Opinion: Responsible Citizenship 1001

by Wren Warne-Jacobsen
Published October 13, 2024

Did you take civics in middle school? If you weren’t required to take government in high school and have not sought out a similar class in college, you might be relying on your sixth grade education...

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