The death penalty may be on its way out as a legitimate form of punishment, although a substantial portion of Americans still support it. Over the past few years, some states have been forced to resort...

Floyd Mayweather Jr. won the fight Saturday night against Manny Pacquiao, furthering his undefeated streak to 48-0. Mayweather, who stated, “The check got nine figures on it, baby,”...

A wave of protests turned into violent riots on Monday after the funeral for Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old Baltimore man who died after a violent arrest.    Various reports from Baltimore...

As Minnesota considers how to deal with surprisingly high college dropout rates  remedial courses have been pushed back into the spotlight as a possible explanation.    Complete College...

While it’s crucial to stay up-to-date with what’s happening locally and on the University of Minnesota campus, I’ve noticed a rather upsetting trend among my peers. Many have a strong...

The Grammy Awards are supposed to be “music’s biggest night.”  This year’s 57th edition certainly lived up to the moniker, though not for the reasons it’s supposed to. The...

For many people — including myself — it’s a daily struggle to get in sufficient exercise. Luckily, there has never been more support for those who want to get in shape or stay fit. The...

Many of us at the University of Minnesota use our bikes for commuting. The University has attempted to separate traffic, pedestrians and cyclists by painting bike lanes all over campus. During my daily...

This summer, I decided to forgo classes and instead spend my time working, watching movies and reading books. For most, this might be a time to discover some of the timeless classics, to finally read Twain...

I decided to go to college despite not having stellar grades in high school, exceptional athletic achievements or flashy extracurricular accomplishments. I knew college was going to be expensive. Moreover,...

The University of Minnesota’s smoking and tobacco use ban started Tuesday following more than a year of debate. Despite the controversy around the policy, a majority of students supported it in a...

Sitting in rush hour on the way to work, I often get frustrated. My daily, hour-long drive to the Mall of America from Marcy-Holmes seems excessive for a part-time job, especially when factoring in gas...

Walking into Northrop Auditorium earlier this week, I had mixed feelings about seeing former President Bill Clinton speak. After all, it was only a few months ago that former Secretary of State Condoleezza...

I am a new columnist for the Minnesota Daily, having just come back to Minnesota from a year of living outside Amsterdam. Though Bicycling Magazine recently ranked Minneapolis as the best city in the United...