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Opinion: Democrats need to run on more policy and less platitudes

By Julia LaRoe · Monday, Nov. 16, 2020

Democrats cannot keep running on platitudes. The American people want policies that will bring fundamental change they need.

Opinion: Rushing Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation was reckless

By Julia LaRoe · Monday, Nov. 9, 2020

With a 52-48 vote, Amy Coney Barrett takes the Supreme Court seat formerly held by the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The new justice was confirmed in only a month, but her presence will have a generation’s worth of consequences.

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Review: Sam Smith will please their listeners with a new album full of passion.

By Tom Cramer · Monday, Nov. 9, 2020

The latest album from Smith is a mix of flirtatious fun and sincere passion. This album feels pretty pop, but Smith can't help bringing us that soul.

Review: Queen Naija proves haters wrong with beautiful debut album “missunderstood.”

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, Nov. 9, 2020

With skill shining bright through both herself and famous features, this LP by Queen Naija is far from unenjoyable.

Opinion: The final debate mattered, but we won't know how much until votes are counted

By Jack Swartzinski · Monday, Nov. 2, 2020

The final debate has passed, and election day is but a week away. How did this debate change things?

Opinion: Prop 1 better protects nature, connects us to it

By Janis Bobrin · Monday, Nov. 2, 2020

Michiganders can continue their tradition of investing in nature by voting "yes" on Prop 1.

Opinion: Predicting the rest of Michigan’s 2020 schedule

By Caleb Burlingame · Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020

A quick rundown of every game left on Michigan’s schedule and predictions on how each game will end.

Review: Rising artist kennedi has just released EP "self," 1/2 of her debut project.

By Layla McMurtrie · Friday, Oct. 30, 2020

This young songwriter shows great potential with five new emotionally charged tracks.

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Opinion: Our Student Senate has a problem

By Jack Swartzinski · Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

From watching in on the first Student Senate meeting, I can tell they don’t exactly have things down pat. Here’s my take on it.

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Review: Ariana Grande swoops back in the game with brand new single "Positions."

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

From US President to housewife, singer Ariana Grande can switch up her personal or sexual acts for her partner whenever needed.

Opinion: "Clone High" is experiencing a resurgence for all the right reasons

By Chelsea Bacci · Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

There has been a recent resurgence of the 2002 show “Clone High”. The show is funny and quirky and it reminisces well on the comedy of the early noughties.

Opinion: Michigan expungement law will give many residents a new future

By Julia LaRoe · Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

Bipartisan ‘Clean Slate’ legislation is now law after gaining signature from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, which will expand the eligibility for criminal record expungement. Having a criminal record has effects that reverberate throughout a person’s life, including long after the offense happened. This legislation is a needed step in the right direction to transforming Michigan’s criminal justice system.

Review: Curtis Waters displays range of talent on debut album "Pity Party."

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

Full of good vibes, each track on this singer Curtis Waters’ EP is great for the cool stay-inside time of year.

Opinion: Dodie returns with beautiful new single "Cool Girl" and album announcement

By Chelsea Bacci · Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

Dodie is back at it again with her new single “Cool Girl”. The beautiful single is a featured track on her upcoming debut album “Build a Problem.” Excitement is building in wake of the announcement.

Opinion: Future Detroit Amazon warehouse may create more harm than good

By Julia LaRoe · Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

A portion of the Michigan state fairgrounds is set to be sold to build a new Amazon warehouse. Though its supporters tout the jobs it will bring to Detroit, community members and critics have voiced the lack of involvement the public has had in the decision, among other concerns.

Opinion: Michigan’s offense has the weapons to do some serious damage this season

By Caleb Burlingame · Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

Jim Harbough has struggled to field a high powered offense in the past four years, but this year might be different.

Opinion: Demi Lovato brings an important message on her single, "Commander In Chief."

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

Regardless of the happening’s in her personal life, Demi Lovato displays major passion and talent on her newest single, Commander in Chief.

Opinion: Bounce on over to HopCat, and let the good times roll

By Will Phillips · Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

HopCat is awesome. You’re also awesome. Imagine what happens when an awesome person goes to an awesome place. Bam! Awesome things spontaneously occur.

Opinion: A vote for Joe Biden is a vote for a chance at the future

By Julia LaRoe · Monday, Oct. 19, 2020

With the presidential election right around the corner, time is dwindling for voters that are on the fence about voting for Joe Biden to make their choice. With valid concerns about the effectiveness of the electoral process, undecided voters might question whether voting in 2020 matters. I’m here to argue the many reasons why a vote for Biden does effect the livelihoods of Americans, and why that is important even if you do not believe his presidency would bring radical change.

Review: Songstress Mariah Carey shows why she is a beloved diva on her latest project 'The Rarities'

By Tom Cramer · Monday, Oct. 19, 2020

Mariah made an album of unreleased songs that deserve your attention. This collection is a must for die-hard fans and anyone who has found themselves listening and loving Mariah songs through the years.

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