Opinion

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.

Letter: Why Ward 3 matters

by Bruce Braun
Published November 6, 2017

Why has the Ward 3 city council race become so contentious? Because the ward stands at the crossroads — geographically and politically — of the future of Minneapolis. The stakes have been sharply drawn:...

Letter: Importance of local government and voting

by Minnesota Student Association’s Government and Legislative Affairs team
Published November 6, 2017

Local government is often overshadowed by the big national elections. Of course, we’ve all heard that voting on a national level is important, but what about voting locally? Cities, states and...

Letter: From Jillia Pessenda, vote for me in Ward 1

by Jillia Pessenda
Published November 2, 2017

I’m Jillia Pessenda, and I am running for the Minneapolis City Council to bring all the voices of Ward 1 residents to the table, including students who live in the Como neighborhood. When I was earning...