Opinions

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.

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

By Heather Weigel · Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020

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.

Opinion: Aaliyah is my black, feminist, musical icon

By Gabrielle Reed · Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020

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.

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

By Colton Ray · Friday, Jan. 17, 2020

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.

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

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020

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

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

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020

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

Opinion: AOC's criticism of the DCCC "blacklist" is predictable, but holds validity

By Heather Weigel · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020

Opinions Editor Heather Weigel makes the case for progressives and moderates to represent their respective districts well despite insurgence and incumbency and relates it to Michigan U.S. House races.

Review: WWE NXT - Dusty Classic and Fatal 4-Way

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020

The annual Dusty Classic began where NXT’s best tag teams were paired against each other to compete for the Tag Team Classic trophy and a title shot.The women’s division were all aiming for a shot at new Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley. The midcard NXT North American Championship contender was decided in an explosive Fatal 4-Way between Damian Priest, Cameron Grimes, Dominic Dijakovic and Keith Lee.