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COLUMN: Bill Clinton, America's first gentleman

By Jessica Karl · Wednesday, July 27,2016 8:31 p.m.

The 42nd president of the United States of America entered uncharted territory last night as he took his best shot at stepping into the supporting role his wife previously inhabited as she became the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee. Americans can’t deny that this situation is unusual.

COLUMN: Liberals should remain "Still Sanders"

By Therin Showalter · Wednesday, July 27,2016 8:28 p.m.

We almost had our revolution. Unfortunately, the Democratic Party has made the likely fatal error of nominating Hillary Clinton, who stands a good chance of losing to Donald Trump in November. Despite this, our revolution was not a total failure and we can remain “Still Sanders” long after November has passed, no matter the outcome of the election.

COLUMN: How to date Anarchists

By Josh Byron · Wednesday, July 27,2016 8:27 p.m.

Trying to date someone who isn’t on your side of the political spectrum can be exciting, or it can be a horribly rude awakening to the fact that not everyone sees the world the way you do.

COLUMN: Officially done being riled up

By Jordan Riley · Wednesday, July 27,2016 3:31 p.m.

This column marks not only the end of my fifth semester as a columnist for the IDS, but also my last paper as the editor of this section.

COLUMN: Sequels aren't always double the fun

By Daniel Kilcullen · Sunday, July 24,2016 6:30 p.m.

It shouldn’t surprise you to walk into a showing of Finding Dory this summer and find that half the audience is of legal drinking age.

EDITORIAL: Clinton's VP Nom

By Editorial Board · Sunday, July 24,2016 6:29 p.m.

Hillary Clinton has announced her running mate nomination for Vice President, sitting Senator from Virginia Tim Kaine. While many are not familiar with the Senator, the Editorial Board thinks Kaine is a solid choice that strikes a stark contrast between Donald Trump’s choice.

COLUMN: America doesn't need King Midas' touch

By Rachel Miller · Sunday, July 24,2016 6:25 p.m.

I have refrained from writing about Donald Trump and his asinine bigotry in order to refrain from contributing to the growing idolatry surrounding his candidacy for President. However, I feel I should comment, especially in light of his pick for Vice President, our equally bigoted Governor Mike Pence. Donald Trump personifies everything that makes America a sad example of prosperity and power.

LETTER: A call for pass/fail classes

By Ian Anthony Keith Bruggeman · Sunday, July 24,2016 6:25 p.m.

Jews, Christians, and Muslims, R152, with Professor, Imhoff. A level 100 class that presented 1/4 of students with a final grade of a C or a D.

EDITORIAL: Turkey's coup complications relationship with the U.S.

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, July 20,2016 6:57 p.m.

With chaos happening in all parts of the world, you might have missed what happened in Turkey recently.

COLUMN: You can't leave your identity at the door

By Josh Byron · Wednesday, July 20,2016 6:57 p.m.

Identity is always a thriving, political part of life. This is especially true in the classroom. Power and longing play integral roles in becoming and learning. We want to be seen heard, but those who get to be heard are always in flux.

COLUMN: Melania Trump's Plagiarism, explained

By Jessica Karl · Wednesday, July 20,2016 6:57 p.m.

It’s 2016 and we have spell-check, physical dictionaries, not to mention the countless websites that allow individuals to correctly order their ABC’s, yet #plagerism was trending on Twitter.

COLUMN: 2016 election will be very close

By Therin Showalter · Wednesday, July 20,2016 6:57 p.m.

The Republican National Convention will conclude today, with Donald Trump now officially the Republican nominee for President of the United States.

EDITORIAL: Pence is a disgrace on a national stage

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, July 20,2016 6:56 p.m.

Give Indiana Governor Mike Pence credit where credit is due. He has succeeded in one thing, unfortunately that thing is making the state of Indiana look embarrassing on the national stage.

LETTER: Reject the lesser evil, vote for the greater good

By Riley Zipper · Wednesday, July 20,2016 6:56 p.m.

Bernie supporters must reject “lesser-evil” argument, back Jill Stein instead

COLUMN: Social advocacy from pro athletes is a breath of fresh air

By Daniel Kilcullen · Wednesday, July 20,2016 6:55 p.m.

Last Wednesday, ABC aired ESPN’s Espy Awards, an annual event held to honor outstanding accomplishments in the realm of sports.

COLUMN: We need gleaning in the US

By Rachel Miller · Wednesday, July 20,2016 6:54 p.m.

In response to a food shortage, Spain recently started a ‘gleaning’ movement to harvest the imperfect fruits and vegetables as opposed to harvesting only the immaculate looking produce. Considering Europe wastes around 88 million tons of food, about 143 billion euros worth, per year, this is an excellent plan.

COLUMN: Going au natural

By Jessica Karl · Thursday, July 14,2016 1:51 a.m.

It’s no secret Victoria’s secret is padding.

EDITORIAL: Clinton cleared of charges by FBI

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, July 13,2016 5:54 p.m.

As Bernie Sanders aptly said during a democratic debate, we are tired of hearing about Hillary Clinton’s damn emails.

COLUMN: The danger of dating outside the gender binary

By Josh Byron · Wednesday, July 13,2016 5:52 p.m.

Dating without a binary is a struggle I’ve been out as nonbinary for a few months now.

COLUMN: Interpretations of religion change over time, and they haven't always been literal

By Therin Showalter · Wednesday, July 13,2016 5:51 p.m.

Last week, a tourist attraction called Ark Encounter opened in Kentucky. Ken Ham, founder of the group Answers in Genesis, masterminded the project as a way to validate the Noah’s Ark story of the Bible. However, it turns out all the money in the world won’t be able to prove a 600-year-old Noah actually built an enormous ark and rescued humanity from a catastrophic flood.

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