Skip to Main Content
Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily



Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Opinion

Teslas are an emblem of Elon Musk’s vision, for better or for worse.

Opinion: Cars or political statements?

by Matthew Jegers
Published April 9, 2025

If there is one name that has dominated recent news cycles, it’s Elon Musk.The South African billionaire and owner of enterprises such as Tesla and SpaceX, previously a footnote within political...

Motivation can stem from envisioning your life like a movie.

Opinion: Romanticizing life motivates us

by Izzy Curry
Published April 7, 2025

Much of a student’s life in 2025 consists of romanticizing everything around them. From buying yourself flowers to studying in a coffee shop, much of this tendency grew in popularity during COVID-19...

The “podcast-ification” of journalism has troubling implications.

Opinion: More podcasts, more problems

by Amelia Watters
Published April 2, 2025

I know I’m not alone when I say it feels like podcasts are suddenly everywhere. Whether it’s your dad listening to Conan O’Brien, your best friend obsessed with “The Broski Report” or the...

Education can help you provide for your future, for a price.

Opinion: The college cost conundrum

by Matthew Jegers
Published April 1, 2025

There’s no denying that one of the most pressing issues Generation Z is facing right now is the cost of college.The price of a post-secondary degree has increased drastically over the past few...

The plethora of energy drink flavors and brands is attracting young consumers.

Opinion: Gen Z is buzzing over energy drinks

by Izzy Curry
Published March 31, 2025

The constant Red Bull car visits, TikToks encouraging all-nighters and endless new brands are feeding into teens' and young adults’ addiction to energy drinks.As much as these flavored drinks provide...

 A love letter to the goth subculture.

Opinion: Why aren’t we all goth?

by Vivian Wilson
Published March 30, 2025

I don’t understand why more of us aren’t goth. The subculture celebrates humanity and human nature in a way the mainstream can’t ever really approximate or grasp. It celebrates and embraces...

Accessibility Toolbar