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Clashes & Conversations

The perks of vacation season come with a hot and humid climate.

Columnist Conversation: Is summer really all that?

by Matthew Jegers and Vivian Wilson
Published June 2, 2025

Matthew: Hey, Vivian! I hope your summer is going well, as well as it can go, given that it is the season of heatstroke, mosquitoes and humidity. This may just be me, but outside of the freedom from school,...

Let’s discuss women’s attraction to crime media.

Columnist Conversation: What draws women to true crime?

by Amelia Watters and Izzy Curry
Published April 13, 2025

Amelia: Hey Izzy! Do you know what I find Interesting? Women’s interest in true crime. I’ve never been invested in true crime media, but many of my friends are. What do you think?Izzy: Hi Amy!...

A debate on the ideal college experience.

Columnist Conversation: Is going out essential to the college experience?

by Wren Warne-Jacobsen and Vivian Wilson
Published March 30, 2025

Wren: Hey Vivian! I think it’s safe to say we’ve had pretty different college experiences when it comes to finding the balance between work and play. In my freshman year, the most social I got was...

Let’s discuss how we’re adapting our news consumption in light of recent events.

Columnist Conversation: news overload!

by Wren Warne-Jacobsen and Vivian Wilson
Published January 29, 2025

Wren: Hey Vivian! Now that we’re back from winter break, we have a lot of news to talk about! I have to admit, keeping up with the news over the holidays was a bit brutal. Following coverage of the wildfires...

Many people say Airbnb is the future of hospitality, but are they actually better than hotels?

Columnist Clash: Hotels or Airbnbs?

by Jasmine Shackleford and Leo Huppke
Published November 4, 2024

Our columnists are here to prove what is the best form of travel lodging — classic hotels or modern Airbnbs?Leo’s Take:From a tiny home underneath the California redwoods to an A-frame perched...

Students have a plethora of houses and apartments to choose from when it comes to living on or near campus.

Columnist Clash: Is it better to live in an apartment or a house?

by Isabella Caswell and Jasmine Shackleford
Published June 26, 2024

Our columnists are here to determine the ideal living situation for students: Apartments or houses?Isabella’s Take:Choosing to live in an apartment is a simpler choice than choosing to live in...

College provides different levels of enjoyment for each student throughout the year.

Columnist Clash: Fall or spring semester, which is better?

by Michael Fraley and Claudia Garcia
Published April 30, 2024
A debate on the optimal time to be a University student.
The perks of vacation season come with a hot and humid climate.

Columnist Clash: Is voting third-party worth it?

by Abiha Kashif and Leo Huppke
Published February 11, 2024
A debate on the efficacy of third-party voting.
The perks of vacation season come with a hot and humid climate.

Columnist Clash: Republican infighting — good or bad for America?

by Gabe Tratz and Mubina Fareed
Published October 12, 2023
The Republican-controlled House has been chaotic and legislatively constipated. Does this bode well for America?
The perks of vacation season come with a hot and humid climate.

Columnist Clash: Are general education requirements valuable?

by Omar Rahman & Kelly Rogers
Published October 2, 2023
Studying a broad range of subject matter is a key feature of the college experience. How should those topics be explored?

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