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Opinion

Ababiy: Students have the responsibility to question and change society

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published September 6, 2018
Consistent with what we have seen in the past, education and a vigilant society have the ability to help check and change society for good.

Editorial: While the war on plastic straws continues, Minnesota needs to work on banning single-use plastics

by Daily Editorial Board
Published September 6, 2018
The State and University of Minnesota should double down efforts on regulating and banning single-use plastics, following other U.S. cities.

Venkata: Recording accurate mass shooting and disaster statistics is an absolute necessity, in order to effectively deal a solution

by Uma Venkata
Published September 6, 2018
After mass shootings and disaster death tolls rise, misrepresentation of statistics can squander relief efforts and lead to governmental inaction.

Schneider: UMN football player’s lawsuit diminishes the severity of sexual misconduct

by Ellen Schneider
Published September 3, 2018
Football players are suing the University of Minnesota over racial and gender discrimination in mishandling of 2016 sexual misconduct case.

Editorial: Equal representation of minority communities in government still lacking

by Daily Editorial Board
Published September 3, 2018
Despite election of minority leaders, such as Ilhan Omar and Keith Ellison, there needs to be more done to champion minority voices.

Haasch: We have no choice but to embrace surreal internet humor

by Palmer Haasch
Published September 3, 2018
Every time we play a “Johny Johny” video, we stray further from redemption.

Editorial: Students deserve a voice in the upcoming presidential search

by Daily Editorial Board
Published August 1, 2018
The University of Minnesota has the opportunity to make a substantial change in its leadership, and students should be involved.

Venkata: With Bird taking flight and Lime trickling into the Twin Cities, regulation of services is left to catch up

by Uma Venkata
Published August 1, 2018
New electric scooter and dockless bicycle companies are expanding quicker than expected, while leaving public safety in the dust.

Haasch: Crossing fandom borders merits excitement, not “Panic!”

by Palmer Haasch
Published August 1, 2018
Living vicariously through other fans while experiencing events for the first time is a valuable and worthwhile experience.

Venkata: Revisiting the National Rifle Association’s 5-year-old solution to school shootings

by Uma Venkata
Published July 25, 2018
The National Rifle Association's National School Shield Task Force solution to the Sandy Hook shooting is to secure schools, much like prisons.

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