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OPINION: Trump, tariffs and the decades of decline that got us here

By Eivin Sandstrom · Tuesday, April 15 12:44 p.m.

A generation of politicians sold-out American workers; we have them to thank for Trump.

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OPINION: The federal government’s targeting of student protesters should alarm us all

By Joey Sills · Thursday, April 10 12:48 p.m.

The Trump administration’s crackdown on political resistance cannot be met with apathy.

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OPINION: The Studio Ghibli AI trend is esthetically pleasing at a cost

By Max Moore · Wednesday, April 9 8:10 p.m.

The Studio Ghibli artificial intelligence trend disrespects Miyazaki and art as a whole.

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OPINION: Keep your eye on the ball

By Jack Davis · Wednesday, April 9 6:33 p.m.

The overwhelming noise of today's political climate can make it hard to keep up.

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OPINION: An ode to sisterhood: lessons my older sister has taught me

By Lily Saylor · Wednesday, April 9 5:46 p.m.

My older sister, Jada, is the ultimate role model.

OPINION: Growth beyond sprouts: lessons I learned from the farmer’s market

By Meghana Rachamadugu · Sunday, April 6 4:46 p.m.

The farmer’s market provides produce, plants and life lessons.

OPINION: That robot is not your friend: the rise of social AI threatens human connection

By Eric Cannon · Thursday, April 3 1:05 p.m.

Social AI, like social media, makes for unsocial humans.

OPNION: This week’s hot takes

By IDS staff · Thursday, April 3 12:53 p.m.

This week the opinion desk revolves around springtime in Bloomington.

OPINION: Understanding evolutionary relationships and why fish don’t exist

By Odessa Lyon · Wednesday, April 2 7:37 p.m.

Grasp the web of life, the relationships within it and why we conserve biodiversity.

OPINION: ‘Severance’ isn’t a real procedure, but don’t we all lead double lives?

By Joaquin Baerga · Wednesday, April 2 3:10 p.m.

The Apple TV show sheds light on our multiple identities.

OPINION: Stop trying to be the 'It Girl,' she doesn't exist

By Ainsley Foster · Sunday, March 30 9:22 p.m.

Life is complicated enough without unachievable standards.

OPINION: Deaf by design: how money and politics shield IU leadership from accountability

By Eivin Sandstrom · Wednesday, March 26 2:28 p.m.

A marriage of industry and state politics explains why Whitten is rewarded, despite backlash.

GUEST COLUMN: Our duty to dissent: standing against oppression and injustice

By Guest writer · Wednesday, March 26 1:59 p.m.

Indiana University students should speak out amidst antisemitic allegations surrounding protests.

GUEST COLUMN: U.S. Steel deal a “golden” opportunity for Gary

By Guest writer · Tuesday, March 25 8 a.m.

The deal with Nippon Steel could revitalize American manufacturing and create new employment opportunities.

OPINION: Spring break hot takes

By IDS staff · Thursday, March 13 1:23 p.m.

This week the opinion desk discusses longer spring breaks, road trips and comfort routines.

OPINION: Understanding ‘great’ art and why your cover band sucks

By Jacob Lubarsky · Wednesday, March 12 7:10 p.m.

There’s a reason why your eleven-dollar print of "Starry Night” isn’t in a museum.

OPINION: ‘Make America Healthy Again’ is a distraction from things that actually work

By Leila Faraday · Wednesday, March 12 5:33 p.m.

MAHA is directly in opposition to sensible public health solutions.

OPINION: The politics of school lunch: Trump’s budget bill puts low-income students at risk

By Makayla Prible · Wednesday, March 12 11:05 a.m.

Trump’s budget resolution threatens school meal programs, jeopardizing children’s health and politicizing the lunchroom.

GUEST COLUMN: The NCAA’s duplicity

By Guest writer · Sunday, March 9 11:44 a.m.

The NCAA’s exclusionary policy against trans athletes contradicts its commitment to inclusivity and fairness.

OPINION: Indiana must adopt a more conservative approach to education

By Eric Cannon · Sunday, March 9 11:41 a.m.

The Statehouse endangers the schoolhouse.

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Opinion

OPINION: Trump, tariffs and the decades of decline that got us here

OPINION: The federal government’s targeting of student protesters should alarm us all

OPINION: The Studio Ghibli AI trend is esthetically pleasing at a cost

OPINION: Keep your eye on the ball

OPINION: An ode to sisterhood: lessons my older sister has taught me

OPINION: Growth beyond sprouts: lessons I learned from the farmer’s market

OPINION: That robot is not your friend: the rise of social AI threatens human connection

OPNION: This week’s hot takes

OPINION: Understanding evolutionary relationships and why fish don’t exist

OPINION: ‘Severance’ isn’t a real procedure, but don’t we all lead double lives?

OPINION: Stop trying to be the 'It Girl,' she doesn't exist

OPINION: Deaf by design: how money and politics shield IU leadership from accountability

GUEST COLUMN: Our duty to dissent: standing against oppression and injustice

GUEST COLUMN: U.S. Steel deal a “golden” opportunity for Gary

OPINION: Spring break hot takes

OPINION: Understanding ‘great’ art and why your cover band sucks

OPINION: ‘Make America Healthy Again’ is a distraction from things that actually work

OPINION: The politics of school lunch: Trump’s budget bill puts low-income students at risk

GUEST COLUMN: The NCAA’s duplicity

OPINION: Indiana must adopt a more conservative approach to education

New Indiana men’s basketball coaching staff hasn’t contacted ex-commit Harun Zrno

‘There is urgency’: Indiana men’s basketball coach DeVries trying to build roster, culture

Bloomington Faculty Council adopts resolution to establish ‘Big Ten mutual defense compact’

Indiana men’s basketball gets commitment from transfer guard Lamar Wilkerson

Some Bloomington consumers join boycott against Target, other companies over DEI cutbacks