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Halloween is as American as the Fourth of July.
Opinion: Why America loves Halloween
by Riley Stern
Published October 21, 2024

Although initially rooted in ancient Celtic tradition, modern-day Halloween is about as American as it gets. While commonly celebrated in countries...

The VP candidates found common ground, but their running mates would make very different presidents.
Opinion: The VP debate was civil — Trump is not
by Wren Warne-Jacobsen
Published October 20, 2024

Remember the vice presidential debate?  Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faced off in a debate that was, at times, borderline...

Editorial Cartoon: Peace in Gaza
Editorial Cartoon: Peace in Gaza
by Sam Fleming
Published April 19, 2024
The Opinions Desk gives unqualified advice.
Relationship advice in 10 words or less
by Opinions Desk
Published October 16, 2024

You asked, we answered. After in-depth deliberation, our opinions desk is here to present you with life-altering dating advice. Please take our...

Campus Caucus: Is Course Works a scam?
Campus Caucus: Is Course Works a scam?
by Riley Stern
Published September 19, 2024

Editor's note: The use of the word "scam" in this column is meant hyperbolically. We are not implying that the University is engaged in large-scale...

Op-Ed: Equal Work, Unequal Rights — the University must extend union protections to all graduate workers
Op-Ed: Equal Work, Unequal Rights — the University must extend union protections to all graduate workers
by Jonathan Smith and Anshu Patel
Published October 17, 2024

It’s 9 a.m. and Amelia, a counseling PhD candidate, walks into Elliot Hall. It’s almost time for her Monday morning debrief with her cohort...

Op-Ed: The 2024 U.S. elections — a critical juncture for reproductive rights
Op-Ed: The 2024 U.S. elections — a critical juncture for reproductive rights
by Aashraya Seth
Published October 17, 2024

As the U.S. approaches the 2024 elections, the stakes for women's reproductive rights have never been higher.  The overturning of Roe v....

Students have a plethora of houses and apartments to choose from when it comes to living on or near campus.
Columnist Clash: Is it better to live in an apartment or a house?
by Isabella Caswell and Jasmine Shackleford
Published June 26, 2024

Our columnists are here to determine the ideal living situation for students: Apartments or houses? Isabella’s Take: Choosing to live...

College provides different levels of enjoyment for each student throughout the year.
Columnist Clash: Fall or spring semester, which is better?
by Michael Fraley and Claudia Garcia
Published April 30, 2024
A debate on the optimal time to be a University student.
As Annie Dillard famously said, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.”
Opinion: A new lens on procrastination
by Vivian Wilson
Published October 17, 2024

Our world has made procrastination normal.  It’s led many of us into a seemingly endless spiral. We wait until the last minute to do everything...

Investing time in social life is crucial for personal development.
Opinion: Social life is equally as valuable as academics
by Jasmine Shackleford
Published October 15, 2024

For the first 18 years of my life, my self-worth depended solely on academics. I aimed for straight A’s and let nothing get in my way. Anything...

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...

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