Opinion

Internet, changing demographics cause Playboy to scrap nudes

The pornographic industry once represented a generation of lusty adolescent males, peeking at pictures of naked women under their sheets at night.

By Gabby Hirniese | October 20, 2015

Run, Joe Biden, Run!

It's time for Biden to get out there and show them he's serious about real progress.

By Austen Bundy | October 20, 2015

Bernie Sanders brings something special to the table, and it isn't his policies

The argument that Bernie’s initiatives won’t make it through Congress is bunk, because Congress is bunk.

By Harrison Finzel | October 20, 2015

Cultural appropriation done by many, understood by few

In a diverse, melting pot society, how can we avoid appropriating cultures when we constantly influence one another?

By Noelle Lilley | October 19, 2015

Hillary Clinton scrunchies make mockery of former Secretary of State, presidential candidate

Disregarding where Hillary Clinton stands on crucial issues and plastering her face on a scrunchie is supporting her in the wrong way.

By Desiree Pharias | October 19, 2015

When a woman talks about her paycheck, we all need to listen

Actress Jennifer Lawrence recently published an essay called “Why Do I Make Less Than My Male Co-Stars?” about the discrepancy between male and female actors in the amount of power they have when they they negotiate their contracts.

By Cody Fitzpatrick | October 18, 2015

Coming to a theatre near you: equal representation

There is no top-chart American film that trumps hetero-normativity.

By Rebecca Lydford | October 18, 2015

A handgun is concealed in this photo illustration.

Conversation, not guns, necessary on college campuses

The State Press Editorial Board board had varying views of guns, from being nauseous at the sight of the killing machine to supporting guns in social, cultural and public life in general.

By Editorial Board | October 15, 2015

When watching CBS, let them eat humble pie!

I can’t even look at myself in the mirror without disgust. How have I fallen for a program that’s designed for a malleable mass audience?

By Harrison Finzel | October 15, 2015

Vote Jimmy Fallon for President

In the end, the country doesn’t need a Democrat or a Republican to run the greatest country in the world. We need someone with a large heart and a sense of humor.

By Austen Bundy | October 15, 2015

Democratic Debate: Well, nobody won

Although Hilary Clinton won the war of words among the five Democrats running for the Presidency, none of the candidates raised new issues or bold ideas that would expand their appeal among independent voters in the general election.

By Connor Murphy | October 14, 2015

Hate your ankles? Wear Nike

Here’s the truth: Nike is an infamous athletic company by design, and it’s no longer taking care of athletes.

By Kendra Penningroth | October 13, 2015

Social media, what have you done to us?

Social media impacts younger generations so overwhelmingly that older generations are surprisingly following.

By Adonis Dees | October 13, 2015

Living with Pride: What coming out means to me

Coming out not only tells everyone that you are not afraid of who you are, but it also gets confirmed inside of you. That you are worthy of love. That you do not have something to hide.

By Bailey Vogt | October 11, 2015

Women, we should see Oprah, not Kylie Jenner, as our role models

We as women should realign whom we see as role models and advertise them on our social media.

By Lindsay Roberts | October 8, 2015

Adios, American Apparel… and take your objectification with you

With a millennial generation promising a more inclusive and socially aware future, American Apparel's exploitation will not linger for much longer.

By Sydney Maki | October 8, 2015

How your next selfie could kill you

People of America: you need to adjust your ears and open up your eyes to a new threat sweeping across the world.

By Spencer Hann | October 8, 2015

Online gambling on fantasy sports a dangerous habit for college students

Fantasy sports leagues transform online gambling into a habitual event for college students and sports fans alike.

By Graham Paul | October 8, 2015

Watch two columnists duke it out over "nice guys" and the friend zone

"Nice guys finish last!" "Girls only like jerks!" The Nice Guy Syndrome: guys who are nice to girls only to get something in return and then complain when things don't go according to their plans.

By Noelle Lilley and Austen Bundy | October 7, 2015

Snapchat, Hillary Clinton and the age of mass maniuplation

If today’s candidates really want to use the media to their full advantage, they are going to have to take their media manipulation to the next level.

By Alexis Berdine | October 7, 2015

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