Opinion: We don’t have to feel guilty about liking reality TV
I love reality television. From “The Amazing Race” to “The Kardashians,” I watch it all, and I love following my favorite personalities outside of their respective shows. Often, when I tell other...
View ArticleOpinion: Stop turning college admissions into a game of prestige
College admissions is difficult and complex. The last thing any high school senior needs when deciding the course of their life via the intricacies of the Common Application is societal pressure only...
View ArticleOpinion: Do not attack someone for having a different opinion
If you have ever sat at the family dinner table and just wanted to scream at your relative for saying something racist or homophobic, maybe rethink your approach. People do not tend to change their...
View ArticleOpinion: Old buildings should be repurposed, not demolished
Every building of a certain age has at least one ghost story attributed to it. Humans can’t help but craft stories of ghosts and demons, labeling every old building as “haunted,” no matter how...
View ArticleOpinion: Libraries are an essential public resource
As far as government institutions go, libraries may be the least offensive. Libraries provide free books, information, internet access, and shared space to question, learn or simply exist. Public...
View ArticleOpinion: Women choosing romantic relationships over friends is disheartening
I have seen many women lose themselves in a relationship, and frankly, it makes me sad. There is nothing wrong with being in a relationship, but it is disheartening when women stop hanging out with...
View ArticleOpinion: Politicians are public servants, not celebrities
Celebrities turning into politicians is a familiar concept to the American public. The most notable example for many is former reality TV star turned president, Donald Trump, President Ronald Reagan,...
View ArticleOpinion: Travel does not need to be glamorous
For many travelers, a destination without name recognition is not worth visiting. I have written off countless small towns as boring without seeing their downtowns. Americans often deem entire states...
View ArticleOpinion: Go at your own learning pace
When they pass out our graduation tassels at freshman year orientation, they also say, “We will see you back here in four years.” That is not the case for a lot of students. According to NBC, most...
View ArticleOpinion: Diversity is everyone’s responsibility
As a student of color, I have often felt an added pressure to be the one to broach issues of diversity and equity. It can feel like it is my responsibility to speak up, my responsibility to lead the...
View ArticleOpinion: The Midwest should be the next California or Texas
California and Texas are often portrayed as opposites, yet they share one similarity: both states experienced massive population surges in 2015, causing them to dominate the country. With many changes...
View ArticleOpinion: Service jobs do not pay students to care completely
I am sure most people who work a service job have had a customer ask them to smile. To pay their way through college, many students fill summers and weekends during the school year with service jobs....
View ArticleOpinion: Museums should be accessible to all
Very few people have Renaissance art, fossils, historic documents or famous sculptures in their homes. With museums, you can see these things whenever you want. Museums allow people to have access to...
View ArticleOpinion: Online communities offer real social interaction
Throughout high school, more of my life existed online than in the real world. I had no traditional social circle. Instead, my need for human interaction was fulfilled by online communities like music...
View ArticleOpinion: Everyone should learn how to self-soothe
Self-soothing looks different for everyone. Regardless, people should know how to comfort themselves. Maintaining a social circle is incredibly beneficial to one’s health. Friends can help you realize...
View ArticleCover Collab: The best song covers that exist
Here is a list of five covers we think everyone should listen to. Edge of Midnight (Midnight Sky Remix) by Miley Cyrus, feat. Stevie Nicks Our first pick is not necessarily a cover, but a reworking of...
View ArticleOpinion: A love letter to bookstores
I have a book-buying problem. There are countless times I have stopped in bookstores, promising myself I would not buy anything, and walked out with two or three books in hand. I would like to say I...
View ArticleOpinion: Sustainability habits and awareness matter
When given a straw at a restaurant, most people use it. Necessary groceries are all wrapped in plastic. We take what is given to us. Accessibility to sustainable products is a large contributor to...
View ArticleOpinion: Amtrak’s new Borealis route is invaluable
On May 21, the first ever Amtrak Borealis train departed St. Paul for Chicago. With passenger rail in the United States in decline for decades prior, the opening of a new route was a historic moment....
View ArticleOpinion: The suburbs are broken
In suburbia, everything is predictable. The street patterns. Each house’s facade. Your neighbor’s complaints when your grass grows any higher than permitted by the Homeowners Association. To many...
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