OPINIONS

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1/28/2020, 6:00am

Review: Mac Miller reveals his closing evolution on "Circles"

By Curtis Dinwiddie

A posthumous Mac Miller album, titled “Circles,“ has been released to much fanfare, reminding fans that Mac has a strong legacy and impact as a person and musician.

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1/28/2020, 6:00am

Review: "Bad Boys For Life" puts modern, spicy flavor on a timeless franchise

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return to the big screen to show that the Bad Boys are still as entertaining as ever.

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1/27/2020, 1:57pm

Halsey displays emotional bravery and versatile sound on new album "Manic"

By Layla McMurtrie

Check out this mixed-genre, heartfelt album by Halsey that anyone can appreciate.

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1/27/2020, 1:54pm

Review: Michelle Obama's "Becoming" reminds us that life is about the journey

By Tom Cramer

Obama wrote the memoir “Becoming,“ that is filled with detail and exquisite writing. The topics range from heavy to light and this memoir goes far beyond her years as First Lady. 

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1/26/2020, 2:52pm

Opinion: The Pistons need to consider making these moves before the trade deadline

By Caleb Burlingame

In light of the Pistons’ current struggles, a trade could positively change the mediocre course this team is on.

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1/23/2020, 8:41pm

Review: Mac Miller says goodbye on "Circles"

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

Mac Miller, who passed away on Sept. 7, 2018, had his posthumous album “Circles” released on Friday, Jan. 17. Circles is the follow-up to “Swimming,” which came out the month before his death at the age of 26. He was working on “Circles” at the time of his death so friend and producer Jon Brion completed the album with the permission of Mac Miller’s family. 

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1/23/2020, 8:40pm

Opinion: American elections suck

By Marcus Lawniczak

The two year presidential campaign season takes attention away from Congress while requiring candidates to raise millions.

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1/23/2020, 12:10pm

Opinion: Why the Jeopardy! G.O.A.T. Tournament is more than a T.V. event

By Chelsea Bacci / Columnist

Jeopardy! has been an American household staple for decades. The recent G.O.A.T. tournament brings the best parts of the show together in one event that is more important to the audience than just any television event. 

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1/23/2020, 12:07pm

Opinion: The Pete Lucido controversy shows the pervasive problem of sexism in male-dominated fields

By Heather Weigel / Opinions Editor

As a powerful GOP leader in Michigan politics faces accusations of sexual harassment, it is important to evaluate the pervasive role sexism has in male-dominated fields.

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1/22/2020, 11:04am

Review: Netflix series "I'm With The Band: Nasty Cherry" shows the inspiring, tedious process of creating a band

By Kassandra Olschanski

Nasty Cherry is the girl group we needed in the pop scene. Charli XCX was able to create this band and turn the process into a show on Netflix.

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1/21/2020, 7:37pm

Opinion: Democrats and the dangers of electability

By Jared Merciera

When Americans vote on candidates they think others will support, the candidate who is nominated loses. If there is something Democrats can learn from the last three decades of Presidential elections, it is to support who you favor.

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1/21/2020, 5:14pm

Opinion: Trump’s killing of Iran’s Soleimani was an act of war

By Marcus Lawniczak

The assassination of Soleimani was not only an act of war and shockingly shortsighted but it raises deeper questions about the power of the US executive branch. Unfortunately, as long as both parties fully support this executive authority when someone from their side sits in the White House, nothing will change in the foreseeable future.  

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1/21/2020, 3:51pm

Opinion: Elite quarterback play should be Michigan’s highest priority

By Caleb Burlingame

Elite quarterback play is separating the men from the boys in college football and Michigan is stuck with the boys.

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1/21/2020, 3:48pm

Opinion: Why you should consider adopting a pet

By Hannah Gottman

Adopting a pet not only saves their life but makes room for another to enter the shelter. If you adopt an animal, you will find that rescuing is worth it. 

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1/21/2020, 9:36am

Opinion: It’s not the DNC’s fault that some campaigns failed to meet debate requirements

By Heather Weigel / Opinions Editor

Amid suggestions by the Yang and Booker campaigns that the DNC is playing dirty in raising debate requirements, there is a case to be made that the outcomes of these rather loose requirements are due to circumstance rather than conspiracy.

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1/21/2020, 9:35am

Opinion: Aaliyah is my black, feminist, musical icon

By Gabrielle Reed

Aaliyah is one of the most influential female vocalists. Her legacy and untimely death strikes a chord with young women of color looking to challenge the powers that be.

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1/17/2020, 9:38pm

Opinion: Privatization at EMU - what are we going to do?

By Colton Ray / Guest Writer

Student organizations at EMU have drafted a list of demands for the University to consider in how they use gifts from GameAbove and revenue from privatization deals to improve student well-being and retention. 

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1/16/2020, 8:53pm

Review: Selena Gomez returns to spotlight with stronger, wiser version of herself

By Layla McMurtrie

Check out this pop artist’s new album “Rare.” 

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1/16/2020, 8:53pm

Review: Halsey experiments with country music in newest single "You should be sad"

By Layla McMurtrie

Halsey’s new music video is sexy and empowering, showing that she has only grown stronger as an artist and an individual.  

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