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Opinion: Fragile masculinity is out - real men cry

By Ally Graham · Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Telling young boys to “man up” and “don’t be a girl” seems to have created more negative effects than expected. But does repressing natural emotions really prove you are “manly”?

Dark Phoenix: Film Review

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Thursday, June 13, 2019

Dark Phoenix is an all-powerful mutant character who also goes by the name Jean Grey. Some call the saga one of the best comic book series ever made. Having already attempted the storyline in the not-so-great “The Last Stand” with critical disapproval, imagine the hype when fans of the storyline discovered it would get a second chance, but this time with a younger set of characters.

MA: Movie Review

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Thursday, June 13, 2019

“Ma,” starring Octavia Spencer, is about a mysterious villain who opens her home to numerous teens after purchasing them alcohol at the local liquor store. But the situation soon turns into their worst nightmare.

Opinion: John James is anything but a conservative outsider

By Marcus Lawniczak · Thursday, June 13, 2019

Failed 2018 Senate candidate John James announced that he will be running for the Senate again in 2020. The Republican is a self-proclaimed “conservative outsider,” but his 2018 campaign, policy positions and strong support from President Trump suggest the opposite.

Opinion: Straight pride is not happening

By Ally Graham · Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Heterosexual and cis-gendered people seem to be missing the point of pride month and instead insisting on a celebration of their own. In instances such as raising awareness of the struggles within a community, there are cases of being too inclusive.

Opinion: Buttigieg's plan for democratic reform is necessary

By Austin Elliott · Tuesday, June 11, 2019

In a time when voters seem apathetic to our system of government, Pete Buttigieg has a plan to restore power to the people and restore faith in our democracy.

Opinion: Candidates should support felon enfranchisement in 2020

By Heather Weigel · Friday, June 7, 2019

A nationwide assurance that former felons are re-enfranchised is a necessary and practical step to improving our criminal justice system.

Movie Review: Booksmart's representation is groundbreaking

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Booksmart is a cult classic in the making.

Aladdin: Movie Review

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Disney's second live action film of 2019 had huge promise and popularity but did it meet its incredibly high expectations?

Opinion: Michigan auto insurance reform a great first step

By Austin Elliott · Wednesday, June 5, 2019

The changes to Michigan’s auto insurance should bring about tangible benefits to Michiganders. While there are some shortcomings of the law, it’s a good result considering the deadlock the legislature has faced for years while trying to pass reforms.

Book review: Rebel, Women Who Dare, inspires and educates

By Bianca Ramsey · Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Beverly Jenkins talks about her new book for the Le Veq series and its message.

Opinion: Hookup culture both dominates and diminishes self-worth

By Ally Graham · Monday, June 3, 2019

The gaining popularity of hookup culture is altering our generation in more ways than one. Is this careless, fun outlook taking millennials down a road of empowerment or a slippery slope to a depressive state?

Opinion: Warren's student debt forgiveness proposal is good for America

By Austin Elliott · Friday, May 31, 2019

Sen. Elizabeth Warren unveiled last month her plan for student loan debt forgiveness and universal college. With obvious benefits for lower and middle-class families, the plan also shows promise for some of America’s most struggling families.

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Opinion: We need to take dramatic action on climate change

By Heather Weigel · Friday, May 31, 2019

A tornado tore through western Ohio and into the issue of climate change. It has shone a light on the need for better disaster infrastructure and proactivity for combating climate change.

Limiting screen time is essential for healthy living

By Ally Graham · Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Our phones have become an incredibly powerful tool, but with that power comes great risks and dangers. Too much time consumed on your phone can be harmful mentally, emotionally and physically.

Ypsilanti correctly decides to remove Peninsular Park Dam

By Marcus Lawniczak · Thursday, May 23, 2019

Ypsilanti City Council voted to remove the Peninsular Park Dam. The financial and environmental problems it has created made this an easy decision, but ambitious future plans should be taken with a grain of salt.

Friendly fire: a Michigan Republican’s case for Trump impeachment

By Heather Weigel · Thursday, May 23, 2019

Justin Amash (R-Mich.) has said what Democratic Party leaders have been reluctant to say regarding the Mueller report: that President Trump has committed impeachable offenses.

Vaccines -- A Necessity, Not an Option

By Ally Graham · Thursday, May 23, 2019

With the rise of the anti-vaccination movement, more people’s lives, especially children’s, are at risk now more than ever.

Michigan GOP continues to disregard the will of the people

By Austin Elliott · Tuesday, May 21, 2019

The Michigan GOP has disregarded the will of the people with its new budget. With cuts to the Department of State and Attorney General’s office, it’s clear that Senate Republicans are playing politics.

Echo-Chamber Danger

By Heather Weigel · Friday, May 17, 2019

Experience with a somewhat toxic, now defunct student organization pushes a former campus leader to reconsider how campus organizations, especially of a political nature, ought to be structured. Placing emphasis on a marketplace of ideas and stressing intellectual and ideological diversity may be valuable changes to improve the atmosphere of campus organizations.