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OPINION: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion needs redefining and reimplementation

By John Hultquist · Wednesday, March 9,2022 11 a.m.

Past initiatives toward DEI are powerful, but educational programs need a new approach.

OPINION: On International Women’s Day, it’s important to talk about period poverty

By Tory Basile · Tuesday, March 8,2022 5:07 p.m.

1 in 5 girls in the US have reported missing school because of their period.

OPINION: Having no opinion on current events is better than having an uninformed one

By Elizabeth Valadez · Monday, March 7,2022 5:01 p.m.

Spreading awareness doesn’t require personal input.

OPINION: The mask mandate was lifted at a weird time

By Olivia Franklin · Monday, March 7,2022 1:27 p.m.

IU lifted the mask mandate a week before spring break.

OPINION: Trans people aren’t new, and they aren’t going anywhere

By Jared Quigg · Monday, March 7,2022 11:13 a.m.

From ancient Rome to Weimar Germany, transgender people have existed everywhere and always.

OPINION: Parents needs to stop forcing their kids into college

By Sean Gilley · Sunday, March 6,2022 11 a.m.

College no longer offers a low-cost investment.

OPINION: Unrealistic workout expectations are not feasible for everyone

By Chris Sciortino · Wednesday, March 2,2022 3:35 p.m.

The social standard for working out is not always achievable.

OPINION: She who struggles: Assata Shakur and the radical Black women who fought for civil rights

By Jared Quigg · Wednesday, March 2,2022 3:11 p.m.

Radical Black women helped lead the civil rights movement — and faced brutal repression.

OPINION: Universities should provide free arts tickets to students

By John Hultquist · Tuesday, March 1,2022 3:25 p.m.

Music is habitual during the 21st century in many lives.

OPINION: Your pronouns aren’t shameful

By Olivia Franklin · Tuesday, March 1,2022 3:02 p.m.

Not only queer people should put their pronouns in their bios.

OPINION: Human complexities need to be accepted

By Elizabeth Valadez · Tuesday, March 1,2022 11:35 a.m.

The array of political and religious beliefs isn't always binary.

OPINION: Student involvement in local government is dismal, but they have a voice too

By Sean Gilley · Sunday, Feb. 27,2022 11 a.m.

Our elected officials can’t successfully advocate for us if they don’t hear from us.

OPINION: When done poorly, marketing based on trending social causes creates a bad look for brands

By Kara Acinapuro · Thursday, Feb. 24,2022 11 a.m.

Companies’ actions often don’t speak louder than words.

OPINION: Online calendars are the key to a productive college life

By Chris Sciortino · Wednesday, Feb. 23,2022 3:45 p.m.

Apple’s iCal and Google Calendar provide organizational tools to maintain a balanced life.

LETTER: Jacobs School of Music professor encourages sexual assault victims to report cases

By Letter to the Editor · Monday, Feb. 21,2022 4:28 p.m.

Professor Constance Cook wrote "the court of public opinion is not the place to find justice."

OPINION: ‘Fat Funny Friend’ sparks a necessary conversation

By Elizabeth Valadez · Monday, Feb. 21,2022 4:10 p.m.

Maddie Zahm’s new song shines a fresh light on body image issues.

OPINION: Segregation in MCCSC schools is at 'Brown vs. Board of Education-era levels'

By Sean Gilley · Sunday, Feb. 20,2022 5:24 p.m.

Why redrawing school districts is the quickest path to a more equitable school system.

OPINION: Florida’s 'Don’t Say Gay' bill says the quiet part out loud

By Chris Sciortino · Thursday, Feb. 17,2022 1:21 p.m.

It’s not about protecting children, but suppressing them.

OPINION: It’s important to heal your inner child

By Natalie Gabor · Thursday, Feb. 17,2022 12:25 p.m.

Unresolved childhood trauma can lead to unhealthy adult behaviors.

OPINION: The resurgence of ‘twee’ must be more inclusive

By Curren Gauss · Wednesday, Feb. 16,2022 11 a.m.

Styles like heroin chic and twee cater to historically unhealthy body standards.

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