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Ailts: Reconsider our minimum legal drinking age

by Ellen Ailts
Published November 27, 2017

The current minimum legal drinking age is too strict and arbitrary to foster a healthy culture around alcohol.

Haasch: Don’t remain neutral about net neutrality

by Palmer Haasch
Published November 27, 2017

If the FCC dismantles protections that ensure equal internet access, it would affect us all.

Letter: Confronting uncertainty with action

by Trish Palermo
Published November 27, 2017

Since my first day as a freshman intern for the Minnesota Student Association, student government has always been about advocating to extend our rights. Sometimes that meant fighting for stronger sexual...

Schneider: As sexual harassment accusations continue, lawmakers make meaningless responses

by Ellen Schneider
Published November 24, 2017

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a problem that extends across industries and fields and requires a response from lawmakers.

Ababiy: The GOP tax bill is dangerous for higher education

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published November 24, 2017

The GOP tax bill makes pursuing an education financially impossible for many.

Editorial: Making reparations from sexual misconduct

by Daily Editorial Board
Published November 20, 2017

Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) was recently accused by Leeann Tweeden, a Los Angeles radio host, of kissing and groping her without her consent. This accusation of misconduct was from two years before Franken...

Ailts: Students today are more motivated by money and less by learning

by Ellen Ailts
Published November 20, 2017

Our generation's diminishing intrinsic motivation might cause us unhappiness down the road.

Haasch: Start using gender-neutral language

by Palmer Haasch
Published November 20, 2017

Doing away with gendered language is a simple way to create a more inclusive space.

Schneider: What Frey can do for the student housing crisis

by Ellen Schneider
Published November 16, 2017

The mayor-elect should prioritize student housing, as more students struggle to get by.

Editorial: Affordable housing policy should emphasize livability

by Daily Editorial Board
Published November 16, 2017

Recently, a private inspection of the new Prime Place Apartments building revealed serious fire safety violations that placed more than 100 University of Minnesota students in jeopardy. Additionally, the...

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