Opinion

EDITORIAL OPED COLUMNS LETTERS PERSPECTIVES

OPINION: Failing to include plus sizes in stores is just another form of fatphobia

By Elizabeth Valadez · Tuesday, Nov. 16,2021 6:29 p.m.

American Eagle’s decision to exclude plus-size options adds to negative stereotypes.

LETTER: Local government seeks citizen input on redistricting

By Letter to the Editor · Monday, Nov. 15,2021 4:33 p.m.

Although state redistricting has been decided, local redistricting is still underway.

OPINION: There is no ‘on time’ with college

By Olivia Franklin · Monday, Nov. 15,2021 4:22 p.m.

Students think they have to finish college in four years, but they don’t.

OPINION: The dark history of American fascism

By Jared Quigg · Monday, Nov. 15,2021 8 a.m.

Fascism is as American as apple pie, and we should all go on a diet.

OPINION: The Media School should require a career prep class

By Natalie Gabor · Sunday, Nov. 14,2021 3:23 p.m.

The Walter Center is a good start, but further resources should be built into the curriculum.

OPINION: Raising wages won’t completely solve the unemployment crisis

By Jacob Spudich · Friday, Nov. 12,2021 12:30 p.m.

The recent unemployment crisis won’t be solved by attracting workers with higher wages.

OPINION: The free market is incompatible with democracy

By Jared Quigg · Wednesday, Nov. 10,2021 4:51 p.m.

A socialist response to “Our free market economy is better off without capitalism.”

OPINION: We should wear masks to prevent bad cold and flu seasons

By Cassie Golden · Wednesday, Nov. 10,2021 3:45 p.m.

Rates of influenza A dropped from 16.2% in 2019 to 0.3% in 2020.

OPINION: A world to win: What it means to be a young, American socialist

By Jared Quigg · Wednesday, Nov. 10,2021 2:10 p.m.

This land was made for you and me.

OPINION: The ‘Midwest-nice’ phenomena shouldn't be taken for granted

By Chris Sciortino · Monday, Nov. 8,2021 4:12 p.m.

It’s more than “Ope! Let me scoot past ya!”

OPINION: Being in a rut doesn’t mean you’re a bad student

By Olivia Franklin · Monday, Nov. 8,2021 2:58 p.m.

Students are tired of their routines.

OPINION: Journalists are not immune to emotional and physiological trauma

By Natalie Gabor · Monday, Nov. 8,2021 10:14 a.m.

Journalists occupy a unique space between accurate and empathetic reporting that can be detrimental to their mental health.

OPINION: Our free-market economy is better off without capitalism

By Eric Reingardt · Sunday, Nov. 7,2021 2:34 p.m.

The free-market economy has done wonders for mankind but is hindered by capitalism.

OPINION: All classes should have a Zoom option

By Olivia Franklin · Thursday, Nov. 4,2021 7:03 p.m.

Students should be able to join online if they can’t make it to class.

OPINION: Give Puerto Rico proper representation in Congress

By Jacob Spudich · Thursday, Nov. 4,2021 3:12 p.m.

Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories deserve better representation in Congress.

OPINION: How media shapes beauty stereotypes: the past, present and future

By Michelle Lie · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2021 1:19 p.m.

Indonesian female perception from different generations on beauty standards.

OPINION: The horror of transphobia in film

By Jared Quigg · Sunday, Oct. 31,2021 6:28 p.m.

Trans people deserve more positive representation in film.

OPINION: PFAS have been used to exploit ignorance of Americans for too long

By Jacob Spudich · Sunday, Oct. 31,2021 11:56 a.m.

Major chemical companies, DuPont, Chemours and 3M knowingly expose Americans to harmful PFAS.

OPINION: Walnut Grove is great but it isn’t enough

By Olivia Franklin · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2021 2:45 p.m.

IU’s new residence hall helps house its largest freshman class.

OPINION: Voting isn’t the only thing we can do, but it’s the one thing we must do

By Natalie Gabor · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2021 1:04 p.m.

If eligible voters don’t participate in elections, harmful underrepresentation will persist.

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