Opinion

Internet Polarity: Being more connected keeps us apart

The internet can connect us to anything, but we hardly stray from what's comfortable.

By Chris Wood | September 8, 2016

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Game of Votes: How the Maverick McCain can avoid losing his throne

Sen. John McCain may have survived the primary, but the real fight is just beginning.

By Austen Bundy | September 7, 2016

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Students should consider the importance of the US military before comparing its budget to that of education

Millennials need to start appreciating the U.S. military as the greatest force for peace and prosperity.

By Shay Khatiri | September 7, 2016

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Alone doesn't always mean lonely

Table for one, please.

By Libby Allnatt | September 6, 2016

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Binge drinking indicates immaturity in college students

Binge drinking is characterized by a lack of maturity, yet it has become an expectation for newly independent college students. 

By Gabby Hirneise | September 6, 2016

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College consumerism and the downside to cheaper food products

In order to maintain health and express concern for the ethical dilemmas taking place in the food industry, college students need to be wary of what they purchase

By Gabby Hirneise | September 6, 2016

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Football: is it really worth losing your mind over?

Football is back in season, but we can't forget the dangers that come along with game time.

By Chris Wood | September 5, 2016

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Our blindness to sexism in music

Sexism has been present in the music industry for so long that we as a society have turned a blind-eye to it.

By Brianna Moore | September 5, 2016

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Athletes are not tied to their fans' morality

Maybe you don't agree with their decisions, but your disapproval alone does not make them wrong.

By Savannah Haas | September 5, 2016

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Sororities: Sacrificing individuality for conformity

Does matching clothing during recruitment hinder a sorority sister's individuality?

By Alyssa Tufts | September 5, 2016

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The power of knowledge: Why students have a responsibility to know their rights

As students we have a duty to be aware of our rights so that we can hold society and institutions accountable.

By Mia Armstrong | September 1, 2016

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Early access games: why they're worth the risk

Some gamers are turned off by the idea of an imperfect game even with a reduced price, but with patience and a little hope—they are likely to be pleasantly surprised.

By Jacklyn Halversen | September 1, 2016

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Unaccompaniend minors: The missing matter of illegal immigration

Illegal immigration rage continues, yet thousands of unaccompanied Central American children seek prosperity in the U.S. as they run away from gang violence and poverty in their home countries.

By Charlene Santiago | August 31, 2016

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​Political correctness on college campuses is a cancer to free speech

Out of good intentions, Millennials try to suppress expression of ideas they disagree with which proves to be counterproductive and doesn't provide any permanent solutions.

By Shay Khatiri | August 31, 2016

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The world is not as scary as you think

Many of us live in fear; a fear we should not have.

By Chris Wood | August 30, 2016

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The freshman fifteen may come later than you think

Unfortunately, college students fail to recognize the long-term effects of an unhealthy diet and continue to eat an excess of processed foods.

By Gabby Hirneise | August 30, 2016

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Pop stardom is no excuse for sexism

Many pop stars use sexuality and objectification to show sophistication or maturity, but this shouldn't necessarily be the case. 

By Libby Allnatt | August 28, 2016

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Join or Die: How the youth will change the Republican Party

The Republican Party's base is aging -- only the youth can give it eternal life, but at a cost: Abandon the Tea Party.

By Austen Bundy | August 28, 2016

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Speak loudly, remember diligently: Why student activism matters

Twenty-seven years later, the legacy of the Tiananmen Square Massacre reminds us of the importance of student activism and the dangers of historical revisionism.

By Mia Armstrong | August 25, 2016

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Lack of sportsmanship leaves Arab-Israeli relationships rocky

Shehaby's failure to shake his Israeli opponent's hand summarized decades of Israeli-Arab relations at the expense of Arabs of the Middle East.

By Shay Khatiri | August 25, 2016

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