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Opinion

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...

Ababiy: The University must shape the state’s technological future

by Jonathan Ababiy
Published November 16, 2017

The University of Minnesota has a unique educational monopoly on the state. Unlike states of similar size like Colorado, Oregon and South Carolina, the University is the state’s sole high-activity research...

Letter: Teamsters deserve living wages and respect

by Matt Boynton
Published November 16, 2017

For the past six months, the University of Minnesota administration has been “bargaining” with unionized workers for new contracts, asking workers to work under expired contracts until new agreements...

Editorial: Voters should do more to understand ranked-choice voting

by Daily Editorial Board
Published November 13, 2017

Ranked-choice voting (RCV) was amended into the Minneapolis city charter in 2006, and it was first used in the 2009 municipal election. This voting system was on full display during the 2017 municipal...

Ailts: “Food for Fines” could help you give back while also lessening your debt

by Ellen Ailts
Published November 13, 2017
With this program, students could learn the importance of giving back while also minimizing their own debt.

Haasch: Stop talking around female sexuality

by Palmer Haasch
Published November 13, 2017
Women experience pleasure too, and failing to talk about it reinforces the notion that they don't.

Editorial: Go vote in the Minneapolis election on Nov. 7

by Daily Editorial Board
Published November 6, 2017

Last week, we endorsed a series of candidates for mayor of Minneapolis as well as many city council positions that affect the vast student body on campus. Our ballot choices reflected the priorities and...

Haasch: Makeup shouldn’t feel necessary

by Palmer Haasch
Published November 6, 2017
What happens when makeup feels more like an obligation than an avenue for self-expression?

Ailts: Prioritize your sleep schedule and watch your grades and your health improve

by Ellen Ailts
Published November 6, 2017
With the busy season of midterms winding down, now is the time to get our sleep schedules back on track.

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