Opinions

The Ypsilanti community weighs in on beloved water tower for the landmark's 130th birthday

By Heather Weigel and Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

Ypsi and EMU locals weigh in on what our water tower means to them.

Opinion: Trump impeachment trial through the eyes of 'political' college students

By Tiffany King · Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020

With the impeachment trial underway, two students who are pretty well-versed in politics - and who have been following the impeachment trial since the very beginning - give their opinions on it.

Advice: Workaholism - especially to cope - is harmful

By Heather Weigel · Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020

Take it from someone who knows: hard work can help you, but only if it’s placed in the right part of your life and not used as an avoidance or coping mechanism.

Review: In "Music To Be Murdered By," Eminem embraces anger and supremacy

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

Slim Shady is back and we are living in his world like an apocalyptic playground! Marshall Mathers put out a surprise release of his eleventh studio album “Music To Be Murdered By” and social media is railing off the tracks. The 20-song LP features frequent collaborators Royce da 5’9 and Skylar Grey along with new, promising artists Young M.A. and Don Tolliver.

Review: "A Fall from Grace" delivers the usual Tyler Perry twists

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

Tyler Perry brings his twisty talent to Netflix in this new Netflix Original film about marriage and murder.

Opinion: Supporting your friends' art is important

By Kassandra Olschanski · Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020

Showing up for your friends is important, but showing up for them and supporting their creative work - whatever that might be - is just as important.

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

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020

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.

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

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020

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

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

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, Jan. 27, 2020

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

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

By Tom Cramer · Monday, Jan. 27, 2020

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.

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

By Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020

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

Review: Mac Miller says goodbye on "Circles"

By Charles Post · Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020

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.

Opinion: American elections suck

By Marcus Lawniczak · Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020

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

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

By Chelsea Bacci · Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020

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.

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

By Heather Weigel · Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020

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.

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

By Kassandra Olschanski · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020

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.

Opinion: Democrats and the dangers of electability

By Jared Merciera · Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020

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.

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

By Marcus Lawniczak · Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020

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.

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

By Caleb Burlingame · Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020

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

Opinion: Why you should consider adopting a pet

By Hannah Gottman · Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020

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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