Opinions

Opinion: Recent Beth Bashert resignation shows that pressure on local politicians is essential

By Heather Weigel · Thursday, June 25, 2020

The recent controversy surrounding Mayor Bashert’s comments and swift local pressure leading to her resignation shows that localism and federalism is effective in addressing societal ills - even in progressive circles and cities.

New Erotic Film "365 Days," is not only unenjoyable, but creates a worrisome narrative among real-life women too

By Layla McMurtrie · Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Is a stunningly beautiful man really enough to make this movie worth the watch?

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Review: Raury's new single "Take Back the Power" is fitting for these times

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Raury recently released “Take Back The Power”, an emphatic protest song you should give a listen to.

Opinion: The Societal Pressures To Get Married And Have Children Are Unhealthy

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, June 18, 2020

Stop feeding children an idea of what happiness should look like and give people their much needed room to explore what they want for themselves.

Gallery: Hundreds participate in BLM demonstration in downtown Ann Arbor on May 30

Opinion: George Floyd protests need to continue until real changes are made

By Marcus Lawniczak · Monday, June 15, 2020

French yellow vest protestors presented concrete demands in 2018 and did not stop showing up until they were met. The George Floyd protestors should do the same to maximize the impact of this movement.

Advice: Finding balance as we transition back to a semi-normal life is super important

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, June 15, 2020

Make the process of this big change smoother with this simple tips!

Alec Benjamin sees the horizon in These Two Windows

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Phoenix singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin makes his official debut with These Two Windows, an album of vulnerable stories and soothing tempos.

Opinion: Now is the time for data-driven, common sense police reform

By Heather Weigel · Tuesday, June 9, 2020

American legislative bodies and advocacy groups should take advantage of the consensus around needing police reform. Part of that is having an honest conversation about what reforms work, how to push them through, and how to navigate reform while keeping unlikely allies motivated to join and continue the cause.

Second protest emerges after white Washtenaw County deputy is accused of using excessive force on black woman (22)

Opinion: No, the Black Lives Matter protests are not an extension of Bernie's electoral "revolution"

By Heather Weigel · Wednesday, June 3, 2020

The Black Lives Matter movement necessitates a bottom-up approach to reform; while that has resonated with the campaign rhetoric of Bernie Sanders, it more appropriately applies to local and state governments. Claims that Bernie is “what we need” as a nominee are only half-true and distract from the greater point.

How to Self Publish Your Own Book

By Kassandra Olschanski · Wednesday, June 3, 2020

The process of self publishing my own book was overwhelming at first, until I learned it is not as difficult as I may think.

Review: A Virtual Solution to Quarantine Problems

By Parker Lazar · Monday, June 1, 2020

With many of us still stuck in our homes and away from our loved ones, we’re forced to find new and creative solutions to help shorten that six-foot gap. New advancements in Virtual Reality might just help us do that, and could make future events like this much easier to bear.

Riot police surround the perimeter of Schenely Park during an anti-police brutality demonstration.

Opinion: Riots over George Floyd’s death won’t tarnish his legacy, they’ll cement it in history

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Monday, June 1, 2020

Looking down upon protestors who damage property and saying they’ll just tarnish George Floyd’s legacy is to easy of a thing to do, so consider looking more into the situation.

Opinion: Building a better (online) college experience

By Parker Lazar · Monday, June 1, 2020

Colleges and universities across this country are in the process of deciding whether or not their institutions will be open again in the fall. As more and more institutions are beginning to consider an online-only approach, certain changes need to be made to how this approach is implemented if higher education wants to survive this moment in history.

New Spanish/British Netflix Series 'White Lines,' Is Full of Mystery and Weird Storylines

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, June 1, 2020

Is White Lines, an intense new crime show, worth a watch?

Joe Biden at Iowa Legislative Conference

Opinion: Yes, even leftists should vote for Biden

By Marcus Lawniczak · Saturday, May 30, 2020

While the hearts of progressives may push them to embrace “Bernie or Bust,“ a victorious Biden in November would cause less Americans to suffer due to relatively more progressive policies on immigration, fossil fuels, and the Middle East.

Opinion: We need more American sports dramas

By Heather Weigel · Saturday, May 30, 2020

As the pandemic wreaks havoc on the TV programming calendar, it may leave some holes open to be filled in the future; perhaps sports dramas can rise up and fill them.

Opinion: A Showdown for the Ages

By Parker Lazar · Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The general election debates are just a few short months away. With so much at stake, and the nation struggling to find its way out of isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a debate between current President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, would certainly be much-watch television.