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OPINION: Hot takes are so back and better than ever: Editor’s edition

By IDS staff · Thursday, Dec. 19 1:59 p.m.

Our editors discussed “Mario Super Sluggers,” bagels and Thanksgiving.

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OPINION: On your left!

By Evelyn Strauss · Thursday, Dec. 19 11:50 a.m.

People on bikes, scooters and skateboards need to say something.

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OPINION: Small animals in pet stores need human interaction before being bought

By Evelyn Strauss · Tuesday, Dec. 17 2:10 p.m.

Experienced customers should be allowed to hold small animals and reptiles at pet stores.

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OPINION: Is fast fashion really something to worry about?

By Brooke Meere · Sunday, Dec. 15 9:31 a.m.

While fast fashion has many detrimental effects, to what extent is avoiding it helpful?

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OPINION: Shopping local this holiday season

By Jack Davis · Thursday, Dec. 12 4:08 p.m.

You don’t need Amazon to make this holiday season feel special.

OPINION: The story of “Wicked” has always been political

By Ainsley Foster · Thursday, Dec. 12 11:18 a.m.

Now, the film’s message is more relevant than ever.

OPINION: Health is wealth: Why we should all prioritize physical activity

By Halle Knies · Thursday, Dec. 12 11:05 a.m.

Exercise is the most effective prevention for disease, improving physical and mental health.

COLUMN: On the Clock: What are we putting on our Christmas wish lists?

By Leila Faraday · Tuesday, Dec. 10 11:13 a.m.

Why are we asking strangers on the internet to encourage our overconsumption?

OPINION: We mustn’t give up in our search for America

By Joey Sills · Monday, Dec. 9 3:33 p.m.

In a year of chaos, we have no choice but to hold on to hope.

OPINION: How to tune out and take care of yourself after the election

By Jack Davis · Sunday, Dec. 8 10:05 p.m.

Ways to find calm after a stressful election season and in daily life.

OPINION: I miss my tech-free childhood

By Evelyn Strauss · Sunday, Dec. 8 12 p.m.

Technology has taken over this new generation.

OPINION: The value of teaching kids to love reading

By Abby Whited · Tuesday, Dec. 3 12:31 p.m.

Children today have traded books for iPads, but reading with them can help change that.

OPINION: Daylight saving time has got to go

By Jack Davis · Sunday, Dec. 1 1:41 p.m.

Daylight saving time is not beneficial and harms our physical and mental health.

OPINION: In an age of constant disinformation, museums matter

By Jack Davis · Monday, Nov. 18 4:45 p.m.

Museums hold cultural significance, and we need to support them.

OPINION: What are you interested in?

By Joaquin Baerga · Sunday, Nov. 17 12:04 p.m.

A simple, yet powerful question.

OPINION: Finding things to be thankful for

By Evelyn Strauss · Thursday, Nov. 14 10:01 a.m.

How to be a little less negative and a little more grateful.

OPINION: Moving forward after difficult election results

By Leila Faraday · Wednesday, Nov. 13 12:54 p.m.

The results were disappointing for many, but there is much that can be done.

OPINION: IU may be a football school now

By Jack Davis · Tuesday, Nov. 12 4:51 p.m.

That's good news for the Bloomington economy.

OPINION: We need to stop romanticizing toxic relationships

By Maria Irias · Monday, Nov. 11 9:42 a.m.

Movies like “The Notebook” glorify toxic mistakes, and it’s not ok.

OPINION: United States and India, the two places I call home, are becoming unrecognizable to me

By Jiya Shah · Sunday, Nov. 10 9:05 p.m.

Trump’s reelection makes me fear for the future of women, immigrants and marginalized communities.

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Opinion

OPINION: Hot takes are so back and better than ever: Editor’s edition

OPINION: On your left!

OPINION: Small animals in pet stores need human interaction before being bought

OPINION: Is fast fashion really something to worry about?

OPINION: Shopping local this holiday season

OPINION: The story of “Wicked” has always been political

OPINION: Health is wealth: Why we should all prioritize physical activity

COLUMN: On the Clock: What are we putting on our Christmas wish lists?

OPINION: We mustn’t give up in our search for America

OPINION: How to tune out and take care of yourself after the election

OPINION: I miss my tech-free childhood

OPINION: The value of teaching kids to love reading

OPINION: Daylight saving time has got to go

OPINION: In an age of constant disinformation, museums matter

OPINION: What are you interested in?

OPINION: Finding things to be thankful for

OPINION: Moving forward after difficult election results

OPINION: IU may be a football school now

OPINION: We need to stop romanticizing toxic relationships

OPINION: United States and India, the two places I call home, are becoming unrecognizable to me

The state wants Kinsey off-campus. IU says they’re already complying with state law

Indiana men’s basketball had a simple game plan for Chattanooga. It nearly lost

Indiana football quarterback Tayven Jackson enters transfer portal

As temperature in Indiana rise, Bloomington’s snow days might be changing too

Dick Van Arsdale, former Indiana basketball All-American, dies at 81