Opinions

Conservatives should support same-sex decision

By Alison Basley · Sunday, June 28, 2015

As a libertarian, I want the Constitution upheld more than anyone. I understand the constitutional argument conservatives have used against the Obergefell v.

Caitlyn Jenner's vanity fair shoot does not hinder feminism

By Jane Mandley · Sunday, June 21, 2015

It’s been a little while since Caitlyn Jenner officially came out, which sparked tons of media coverage that may have gotten a little overwhelming for some.

Media needs to stop sensationalizing mass shootings

By Jacques Vorves · Sunday, June 21, 2015

Wednesday night at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, South Carolina, nine people were shot and killed by domestic right-wing terrorist and white supremacist Dylann Roof—a horrible and terrifying act of pure hate and violence brought down upon the black community— and, while I absolutely and wholeheartedly share the feelings of disgust and sadness felt by many following this event, it’s time that we stop neurotically fixating our attention on these mass shootings, because it is unhealthy and creates the right atmosphere for further extremism to come slithering out of the mist and rear its ugly head. Certainly, we cannot ignore these senseless acts of viciousness—nor should we avoid the much needed conversation on normalized racism and the fanaticism that stems from it in this country—but we need to have a dramatic shift in the way we deal with and report on occurrences like the shooting in Charleston, because, under the current system, we glorify acts of absurd violence and produce an environment of vicariousness, as, to most Americans, this tragic event is nothing more than a conversation piece. Yes, it must be said that this was an absolute heartbreak and it should be reported on and discussed—especially in this case with the very poignant issues of racism facing the nation—but we should never allow stories like these to rise to the level of absurdity that they often do.

Government ruins capitalism

By Corson Nikkel · Sunday, June 21, 2015

Capitalism is an ideology and, like many ideologies, it requires multiple factors that only exist in a textbook to ensure it works 100 percent of the time with 100 percent efficiency.

Hold the first primary in Michigan

By Andrew Kocis · Sunday, June 21, 2015

The Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary are the first two contests in the race to earn the Democratic or Republican nomination for president.

Democracy and capitalism are incompatible

By Jacques Vorves · Sunday, June 14, 2015

When I think of democracy, I do not think of the pure incarnation of the political system wherein the majority rule, but rather the philosophical term in which all people, no matter their differences, are considered equal and possess all of the same rights.

Accepting authority for authority's sake is dangerous

By Corson Nikkel · Sunday, June 14, 2015

Authority in the United States is given too much room for error and interpretation. Allowing authority figures, paid for by the American tax dollars, too much leniency is like two parents telling a child not to open the cookie jar, but then leave him unattended for a week.

Bernie Sanders has an uphill battle for presidency

By Andrew Kocis · Sunday, June 14, 2015

Presidential candidate for 2016, Bernie Sanders, recently scored a seemingly major win for his campaign, as he came within eight points of Hillary Clinton in a Wisconsin Democratic Convention straw poll.

Reaganomics doesn't work

By Corson Nikkel · Sunday, June 7, 2015

Trickle-down economics has become a popular phrase in conservative media since their king, President Reagan, in the 1980s.

Rand Paul's policy platform still problematic

By Andrew Kocis · Sunday, June 7, 2015

Rand Paul scored a big victory in Congress, as he led a successful filibuster over the renewal of key provisions of the Patriot Act.

States should abolish the death penalty

By Alison Basley · Sunday, June 7, 2015

On Wednesday, The New York Times reported that Nebraska became the 19th state to abolish the death penalty, along with the District of Columbia.

Column: EMU Soccer is better than the "Power Three"

By Robert Sherman · Saturday, June 6, 2015

When it comes to the athletics program at Eastern Michigan University, Mid-American Conference regular season wins, titles, appearances in MAC tournaments and championships are the most important goals for the respective teams. And no team at Eastern Michigan University has exemplified and attained these goals in the past five years more than the Women’s Soccer team, led by head coach Scott Hall.

EMU's smoking ban is a good thing

By Hannah Saul · Sunday, May 31, 2015

According to the American Lung Association, “smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death worldwide.” Not only does smoking and tobacco use affect those using it, but the results from secondhand smoke are just as bad.

Smoking ban infringes upon individual rights

By Jacques Vorves · Sunday, May 31, 2015

While smoking cigarettes certainly is an unhealthy habit, the idea of banning its use on a public campus infringes upon our rights as individuals.

Petition's wording perpetuating transphobia

By Jane Mandley · Sunday, May 31, 2015

The other week I was scrolling through social media when I came across this page a friend of mine had liked.

Media affects behavior and self-image

By Andrew Kocis · Sunday, May 31, 2015

The TV and movies we watch, the games we play and the music we listen to form a big part of our identity.

Millennials changing societal norms

By Jane Mandley · Sunday, May 24, 2015

If I’m being honest, I’ll admit that I appreciate a full, well-trimmed man-beard. While some people might see a man’s unshaven face as rough and barbaric, I know I’m not alone in viewing a well-kept beard as a sign of maturity, authority, and having a general indie-hipster persona.