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Opinion

OpEd: In defense of pro-life chalking

OpEd: In defense of pro-life chalking

by Zachary Borneke
Published October 15, 2024

The Students for Human Life’s semesterly chalking of pro-life messages and drawings around Northrop Mall predictably led to the semesterly defacing of the same. The messages were entirely positive:...

Minnesota’s community-focused policies make the state a leader in overall quality of life.

Opinion: Why Minnesota is one of the happiest states

by Riley Stern
Published October 14, 2024

During the recent vice presidential debate between Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. J.D. Vance, Walz mentioned Minnesota 26 times. Walz cited Minnesota as a leader in solar energy production, abortion access,...

Civics and news literacy are essential skills for effective participation in society.

Opinion: Responsible Citizenship 1001

by Wren Warne-Jacobsen
Published October 13, 2024

Did you take civics in middle school? If you weren’t required to take government in high school and have not sought out a similar class in college, you might be relying on your sixth grade education...

Earthy tones reflective of falling leaves are integral to autumn’s color palette.

Opinion: Why fall is so nostalgic

by Vivian Wilson
Published October 10, 2024

Leaves crunch beneath you with each step as you trudge home. It’s a good thing the chill in the air keeps you on your path because if you weren’t just slightly too cold you’d stay out forever. The...

With LGBTQ+-directed hate on the rise, let’s not forget to celebrate the bravery, strength and resilience of the queer community.

Opinion: Coming out of the closet

by Leo Huppke
Published October 9, 2024

It was Oct. 11, 2023. My body wanted to curl up into a tight ball, but I forced myself out of my seat and walked down the steps of the lecture hall. My professor introduced me and handed over a small...

Campus turkeys materialize at the least expected places and times.

Opinion: Campus turkeys are awesome

by Jasmine Shackleford
Published October 9, 2024

You’re preparing to leave your dorm on a chilly fall morning. Nothing can break the monotony of overcast skies and dull professors. You step outside without even thinking of your surroundings, too busy...

Compared to campaigns that emphasized candidate “firsts,” Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris is doing the opposite.

Opinion: Kamala Harris is ignoring identity politics

by Riley Stern
Published October 7, 2024

If elected in November, Vice President Kamala Harris would make history in several ways as the 47th President of the United States — most notably as the first woman president, and a woman of color at...

Chappell Roan has made divisive comments about her relationship with the spotlight.

Opinion: Fame is just a job

by Vivian Wilson
Published October 4, 2024

The cultural iconography of the small-town girl turned big-time pop star is one of the most tried and true tropes of American popular culture. While it is a prevalent American dream, it often seems to...

The Standard is Dinkytown’s newest luxury highrise, disgracing our campus neighborhood’s quaint aesthetic with its hideous design.

Opinion: Luxury housing — the dark side of Dinkytown

by Leo Huppke
Published October 3, 2024

Do you want to live in a building next fall that doesn’t respect you? Look no further than The Standard at Dinkytown, our University of Minnesota’s newest apartment complex designed for student housing.Towering...

The agricultural industry is shaped by hidden forces that affect our day-to-day food choices.

Opinion: The government controls what we eat

by Jasmine Shackleford
Published October 2, 2024

Eating healthy is expensive. Think about the last time you visited a fast-food restaurant. Why is a salad often twice the price of a burger?Many people consider this inevitable but reality is far more...

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