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COLUMN: Menstrual hygiene products should be free all over the world

By Rachel Miller · Sunday, June 19,2016 6:04 p.m.

I’m going to go ahead and jump right in and say tampons and all feminine hygiene products should be free.

COLUMN: We remain proud in the face of adversity

By Tristan Fitzpatrick · Wednesday, June 15,2016 6:20 p.m.

I’ve been struggling to find the words to describe how I feel after Sunday’s tragedy in Orlando. Individuals within the LGBT community face challenges every day of our lives.

EDITORIAL: Standing against homophobia

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, June 15,2016 6:20 p.m.

In an act of violence directed against the LGBT community, a gunman named Omar Mateen killed 49 people at a gay nightclub called Pulse in Orlando, Florida on Sunday.

COLUMN: Food trends ruin food for the rest of us

By Jessica Karl · Wednesday, June 15,2016 6:18 p.m.

Rainbow bagels, avocado toast, cronuts, sushi burritos and ramen burgers have all seen the limelight, or more fittingly, the backlight of many a person’s iPhone screen.

COLUMN: Addressing a problem with the pro-life argument

By Therin Showalter · Wednesday, June 15,2016 6:18 p.m.

In addition to last week’s editorial on Indiana’s new abortion law and the letter to the editor from Rev. Ray Salemink in response, I’d like to contribute my final argument regarding abortion and the pro-life lobby.

COLUMN: Muhammad Ali, an American hero

By Daniel Kilcullen · Sunday, June 12,2016 6:36 p.m.

In the pantheon of great Americans, Muhammad Ali’s name will forever be etched in stone. The larger-than-life boxer and activist died at 74 on June 3 at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborne Medical Center in Scottsdale, Ariz.

EDITORIAL: AP calls race for Clinton

By Editorial Board · Sunday, June 12,2016 6:34 p.m.

Regardless of politics, Clinton's campaign is a milestone

COLUMN: Whistleblowing is a public service

By Rachel Miller · Sunday, June 12,2016 6:21 p.m.

While whistleblowers technically commit crimes in order to reveal the information they have, Whistleblowers are the most dedicated to democracy and freedom than many of the people that work in government.

LETTER: In response to "Indiana abortion law harms education"

By Rev. Ray Salemink · Sunday, June 12,2016 6:20 p.m.

In an editorial article published in the June 6th Indiana Daily Student, entitled “Indiana abortion law harms education,” the student editors claim this law compromises and infringes upon “Education at a secular, government-funded university,” by “one particular religious ideology.” They imply that this “religious ideology” is Christianity, later stating “America is not a Christian nation.” In a Gallup poll conducted in January of this year (http://www.gallup.com/poll/1576/abortion.aspx), 46% of those polled consider themselves pro-life.

EDITORIAL: Students turn away from Trump

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, June 8,2016 5:46 p.m.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s inflammatory and racist comments during the presidential election cycle so far have drawn derision and criticism from politicians and figures in the media. Now, they may be harming international students' desire to come to the United States.

COLUMN: AP calls the primary for Clinton too soon

By Therin Showalter · Wednesday, June 8,2016 5:42 p.m.

Hillary Clinton is not the Democratic nominee and won’t be until the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia between July 25-28.

COLUMN: Rokita tries to restrict school lunches

By Tristan Fitzpatrick · Wednesday, June 8,2016 5:41 p.m.

Indiana congressman Todd Rokita (R) has introduced legislation that would make it significantly more difficult for children to get access to school lunches in the future.

COLUMN: Viewers find value in TV bachelors

By Jessica Karl · Wednesday, June 8,2016 5:40 p.m.

As I scroll through my Snapchat stories every Tuesday morning, I am confronted with pixelated images of JoJo Fletcher donning some skimpy bikini or sparkly ball gown. The Bachelorette is a crowd favorite.

EDITORIAL: Indiana abortion law harms education

By Editorial Board · Sunday, June 5,2016 5:27 p.m.

Education at a secular, government-funded university should never be compromised or infringed upon by one particular religious ideology, but that’s exactly what’s happening to Indiana University researchers as a result of the state’s latest abortion restrictions.

COLUMN: Hidden artwork wasted in seaports

By Rachel Miller · Sunday, June 5,2016 5:26 p.m.

In a world where everyone wants to keep getting richer, art collectors are no different. Due to extremely high value of famous artworks, contemporary art collectors are storing their artworks in metal shipping containers in tax free ports in order to have the works appreciate in value without the burden of taxes. To these contemporary collectors, the artworks are merely assets to be bought, sold and appreciated monetarily rather than culturally.

COLUMN: Stop finger pointing and recognize entertainment for what it is

By Daniel Kilcullen · Sunday, June 5,2016 5:26 p.m.

A tragedy at a rap concert forces us to remember that music is purely entertainment

LETTER: The far left is affecting the presidential race

By John Christopher · Sunday, June 5,2016 5:26 p.m.

Each year, pollsters ask American voters with whom do they sympathize more between Israel and the Palestinians.

LETTER: New arts leader named

Friday, June 3,2016 11:19 a.m.

I have always had a special affinity for art in places where art “isn’t supposed to be.” Certainly, most of us enjoy an afternoon browsing a gallery or museum, but there is something really nice about finding art in unexpected places.

LETTER: BPD sweeping a sexual assault under the rug

Wednesday, June 1,2016 5:59 p.m.

Did you know that Bloomington’s Police Department will not investigate an incident if it occurred outside of City limits, regardless of how serious the alleged crime?

COLUMN: Libertarians' chance to take the lead

By Tristan Fitzpatrick · Wednesday, June 1,2016 5:59 p.m.

The nomination of Donald Trump as the Republican Party nominee, Sec. Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee and both candidates with unprecedentedly high negative approval ratings, many Americans are left searching for an alternative on their ballots in November.

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