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COLUMN: Trump reveals dark truth about the U.S.

By Therin Showalter · Thursday, March 3,2016 9:37 a.m.

Exit poll data taken by Public Policy Polling after the South Carolina Republican Primary revealed some astonishing truths about Donald Trump supporters that, in my opinion, testify to the barbaric and violent nature of the United States.

EDITORIAL: The hidden factors behind HIV

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, March 2,2016 8:18 p.m.

Researchers are still fighting the spread of HIV decades after it first emerged in the United States.

COLUMN: The Hunting Ground reveals injustice on college campuses

By Peyton Hurst · Wednesday, March 2,2016 8:17 p.m.

1 in 5 women in college will be sexually assaulted.That’s the woman next to you in your sociology class or the woman you met in your kickboxing class. That is 5-10 of the women in your sorority or 50-100 of the women in your graduating class.

COLUMN: Donald Trump is not a true conservative

By Steven Aranyi · Wednesday, March 2,2016 8:17 p.m.

As the results from Super Tuesday have rolled in, it’s becoming increasingly likely that Donald Trump will be the Republican Party’s presidential nominee.

COLUMN: Bloomington shouldn't ban environmental progress

By Maggie Eickhoff · Wednesday, March 2,2016 8:17 p.m.

Indiana state legislators are seeking to change that, and their target is a proposed ban on single-use “auxiliary containers,” also known as the disposable plastic bags consumers receive at grocery stores.

Letter: To those who vandalized ISNA: I’m sorry.

By Carrie Seleman · Tuesday, March 1,2016 10:38 p.m.

Early Sunday morning, three suspects were seen spray painting vulgar images and racist references on the wall of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) in Plainfield, Indiana.

COLUMN: Cheryl Tieg shows her ignorance by critiquing size 16 model

By Rachel Miller · Tuesday, March 1,2016 10:35 p.m.

Sports Illustrated magazine showed their support of body diversity recently by featuring a size 16 model Ashley Graham on the cover. While many body diversity supporters are praising the magazine for featuring Graham in a purple string bikini on the cover of the swimsuit issue, former Sports Illustrated model Cheryl Tiegs thinks otherwise. If there is one thing I cannot stand it is women publicly condemning and shaming another woman for displaying her body. Tiegs came out against the decision to put Graham on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in an interview with E!

LETTER: Ball at the Hall - Lack of coverage

By Scott Bauer · Tuesday, March 1,2016 10:34 p.m.

I am dismayed and perplexed at the lack of interest you have given to the incredible philanthropy event that Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity hosted on February 24, 2016, Ball at the Hall. For the last few months you have reported on the negative developments concerning Sigma Alpha Mu.

LETTER: Illinois politics meets Adam Smith

By Gregory Gwin · Tuesday, March 1,2016 10:34 p.m.

Your editorial, "Chicago State is Falling Apart", should be rewritten as "Illinois Politics Meets Adam Smith." A university system is no different than a business enterprise.

COLUMN: Repurposing Super Bowl City

By Daniel Kilcullen · Tuesday, March 1,2016 10:33 p.m.

Earlier this month, Santa Clara, Calif. was host to the semicentennial installment of the highest-profile sporting event in the world: the Super Bowl.

COLUMN: Sam Smith should do his research

By Tristan Fitzpatrick · Tuesday, March 1,2016 10:32 p.m.

Smith is not the first openly gay person to win an Academy Award.

COLUMN: The Butterfly Effect

By Chris Mitchell · Tuesday, March 1,2016 10:31 p.m.

History is paved by the choices we make. Sometimes the impact of a choice is immense.

EDITORIAL: We need free speech even in the face of terrorism

By Editorial Board · Tuesday, March 1,2016 10:31 p.m.

Spain’s freedom of speech laws are and have historically been much stricter than those here in the United States.

LETTER: In defense of student government

By Alec Roquena · Tuesday, March 1,2016 10:29 p.m.

Today, the Indiana University Resident Hall Association (RHA) will vote on multiple bills that will act to limit student input to RHA as well as further neuter the organization’s campus influence.

EDITORIAL: Syria's cease-fire

By Editorial Board · Monday, Feb. 29,2016 9:28 p.m.

The Syrian civil war seems like an ongoing saga of increased violence and bloodshed with no light at the end of the tunnel.

COLUMN: Wearing a hijab is not "passive terrorism"

By Jacob Worrell · Monday, Feb. 29,2016 9:27 p.m.

A recent US military white paper, entitled “Countering Violent Extremism,” cited that for a moderate Muslim to wear a headscarf, or hijab, is a contributor “passive terrorism.”

COLUMN: Books and beyond volunteering

By Whitney Kiepura · Monday, Feb. 29,2016 9:27 p.m.

Getting invested in an organization is the key to changing the status quo.

EDITORIAL: Chicago State is falling apart

By Editorial Board · Sunday, Feb. 28,2016 8:44 p.m.

Return those flight tickets for your vacation to Cancun. Spring break has been cancelled for Chicago State University due to budget  constraints.

COLUMN: When you should trust a scientist

By Hussain Ather · Sunday, Feb. 28,2016 8:44 p.m.

When dealing with issues of an unpredictable world, science should be the guiding light of truth. Too often, scientific research might not be trustworthy.

COLUMN: New bill stands up for sexual assault survivors

By Jordan Riley · Sunday, Feb. 28,2016 8:40 p.m.

A new bill called the Sexual Assault Survivor’s Rights act has been introduced into the Senate that will standardize the rights of sexual assault victims.

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