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Opinion

College students do not typically shop sustainably when fast fashion is quick and easy.

Opinion: Society has made us cheap

by Isabella Caswell
Published June 13, 2024

I used to think people in society had forgotten the art of creation, but now I realize no one can afford to appreciate things made with care and thoughtfulness.People buy clothes on a need-it-now basis....

Metro Transit buses provide a reliable public transit option for students despite barriers in some regions.

Opinion: Bus routes are hindered by the Twin Cities’ urban design

by Jasmine Shackleford
Published June 11, 2024

One of my largest deciding factors when choosing the University of Minnesota was the ease of access to public transportation. With a light rail line, several Metro Transit bus routes and even the University’s...

Living with someone you don’t know might not be such a bad thing.

Opinion: The case for random roommates

by Riley Stern
Published June 11, 2024

Getting assigned a random roommate was the best thing that happened to me freshman year. This may sound like an extreme statement, but bear with me. Coming to college, my biggest stressor was finding...

Despite its imperfections, downtown Minneapolis is a beautiful and rewarding place to explore.

Opinion: Don’t be afraid of downtown Minneapolis!

by Jasmine Shackleford
Published June 5, 2024

Every day at the University of Minnesota students eat, sleep and study within sight of one of the largest urban centers in the country. Yet many of us fail to engage with downtown Minneapolis frequently,...

Mass Shootings in the U.S. versus Europe in the past 10 years.

Opinion: Readjusting to US gun violence is jarring reverse culture shock

by Isabella Caswell
Published June 5, 2024

On my flight home from Florence, Italy, where I spent four months studying abroad, I woke up from my nap with a sudden thought: I have to continue searching for hiding spots in classrooms.According...

Our social media posts may seem like a drop in the ocean, but they can actually amount to much more.

Opinion: Your reposts really do matter!

by Riley Stern
Published June 4, 2024

If you’ve been on social media in the past few years, I’m sure you remember the black square posts of 2020.After the murder of George Floyd on June 2, 2020, many Instagram users participated in...

Editorial: Why we need to improve research methods for Asian American populations

Editorial: Why we need to improve research methods for Asian American populations

by Palwasha Khan
Published May 14, 2024

As a former psychology student, I remember my professors always preaching that research is essential to our field and when performing it our population sample must be large and representative to produce...

Editorial: Good progress has been made with the race wage gap in MN

Editorial: Good progress has been made with the race wage gap in MN

by Diana Ocampo-Valencia
Published May 3, 2024
Progress has been made, but there is still more that needs to happen.
Editorial: The crucial role of cities in advancing health equity: A call to action

Editorial: The crucial role of cities in advancing health equity: A call to action

by Kim Norton and Lourdes Aceves
Published May 3, 2024
Local leaders have the greatest ability to affect this positive change for their communities.
Editorial: The importance of philanthropy

Editorial: The importance of philanthropy

by Zachary M. Linneman
Published May 3, 2024
The University of Minnesota Medical School should pair with corporate and foundations to help fulfill its mission.

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