Opinion

Cain backs banning mosque, unwittingly backs terrorism

It shocks me that it is acceptable in today's society to blatantly claim that one religious group is more dangerous than any other.

By Oonagh McQuarrie | July 24, 2011

Editorial: A fun pastime

Power hitting giants have faded away into memories of court hearings and dominating pitchers are leading teams to titles. And the fans love it.

By Editorial Board | July 17, 2011

Letters: July 18

In response to Tanner Greene’s July 11 column, “Minnesota a microcosm of GOP stubbornness.”

By Letters | July 17, 2011

Wheels keep turning in effort to save energy

A typical 30-minute treadmill workout can provide enough energy to power a light bulb for 2.5 hours.

By Mary Richardson | July 17, 2011

Indulge in the benefits of nostalgia

Perhaps nostalgia isn't indicative of a deep-seated character flaw after all.

By Tanner Greene | July 17, 2011

Murdoch's Imperial Reign has to come to an end

Allowing Murdoch to go unpunished for what his company did sends a very dangerous message to other media moguls.

By Oonagh McQuarrie | July 17, 2011

Editorial: A generation’s finale

Thursday night marks the end of an era. Soak up all it’s glorious nerdiness and celebrate the Boy Who Lived one more time.

By Editorial Board | July 10, 2011

Letters to the editor: July 11

In response to William Boor’s column July 5 column, “Soccer will never be popular in the United States.” I commend you on your style and the passion behind your words.

By Letters | July 10, 2011

Personal experience creates a paranormal believer

Check into the Jerome Grand Hotel for a real scare and see if you can honestly say you don’t believe in paranormal activity.

By Chelsea Brown | July 10, 2011

Minnesota a microcosm of GOP stubbornness

Will Minnesota be pulled out of the red through spending cuts, revenue increases, or a combination of the two?

By Tanner Greene | July 10, 2011

Listen to your dreams

No matter how much we dread them, dreams and nightmares might be one of the most essential ways to make sense of the world.

By Mary Richardson | July 10, 2011

Brewer uses murky federal law to stop $700 million industry

If Brewer wasn't such a state's rights fanatic, I might actually buy this as a valid and necessary clarification of a murky law.

By Oonagh McQuarrie | July 10, 2011

Parents must help fight the fat in adolescents

It is unsettling, but not uncommon to see a youngster that is already struggling and waddling around due to their extra baggage.

By Chelsea Brown | July 4, 2011

Be American, stop ignoring climate change

: Climate change is real, it is happening and we are doing nothing about it.

By Oonagh McQuarrie | July 4, 2011

Raise the debt ceiling, stop the drama

The fact that an American debt default has never occurred only adds to the trepidation surrounding the issue.

By Tanner Greene | July 4, 2011

Climbing the greasy business pole

Are we polished professionals/students or are we simply more privileged strippers?

By Mary Richardson | July 4, 2011

Letters to the Editor: July 5

In response to Mary Richardson’s June 26 column, “A change it what it means to be conservative.” GOOD TO SEE Good column on the New York decision.

By Letters | July 4, 2011

Editorial: True patriotism

The killing of Osama bin Laden is just as patriotic as passing gay marriage in New York.

By Editorial Board | July 4, 2011

Boos & Bravos: June 27

Bravo to the passage of gay marriage and victory of Dallas Mavericks, boo to forest fires and Arizona heat.

By Editorial Board | June 26, 2011

A plea for reconnecting with reading

This susceptibility to distraction most likely has a hand in people's reading habits, which doesn't bode well for pieces of writing that call for more in-depth engagement.

By Tanner Greene | June 26, 2011

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