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Barlas: What does Redbird Arena's renovation mean for students?

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Barlas: What does Redbird Arena's renovation mean for students?

Updated Jul 14, 2019

Barlas: Seniors, it's not a goodbye, it's a see you later

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Barlas: Seniors, it's not a goodbye, it's a see you later

May 9, 2019

Heather: So long, ISU; thanks for all you provided me

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Heather: So long, ISU; thanks for all you provided me

May 7, 2019

Fletcher: Thanks for allowing me to grow

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Fletcher: Thanks for allowing me to grow

May 5, 2019

Hernandez: An end to a chapter

Hernandez: An end to a chapter

May 1, 2019

Larsen: A thank you to the women who inspire me

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Larsen: A thank you to the women who inspire me

Apr 30, 2019

Fletcher: Yes, your degree is actually worth it

Fletcher: Yes, your degree is actually worth it

Apr 28, 2019

Hernandez: What Greek life did for me

Hernandez: What Greek life did for me

Apr 24, 2019

Fletcher: It's okay to donate to your passions

Fletcher: It's okay to donate to your passions

Apr 22, 2019

Hernandez: Thank the doors that have been shut on you

Hernandez: Thank the doors that have been shut on you

Apr 17, 2019

Larsen: Complaining isn't conversation

Larsen: Complaining isn't conversation

Apr 16, 2019

Fletcher: Music elitism will get you nowhere

Fletcher: Music elitism will get you nowhere

Apr 14, 2019

Hernandez: The pressure of being a first-generation student

Hernandez: The pressure of being a first-generation student

Apr 10, 2019

Larsen: Put your money where it matters

Larsen: Put your money where it matters

Apr 9, 2019

Fletcher: Sometimes it's OK to say 'no'

Fletcher: Sometimes it's OK to say 'no'

Apr 7, 2019

Hernandez: What does bringing awareness mean?

Hernandez: What does bringing awareness mean?

Apr 3, 2019

Larsen: Cardi B: The double standard of men, women in music

Larsen: Cardi B: The double standard of men, women in music

Apr 2, 2019

Fletcher: Where's the yearn to learn?

Fletcher: Where's the yearn to learn?

Mar 31, 2019

Fletcher: To believe or not to believe Smollett, that is the question

Fletcher: To believe or not to believe Smollett, that is the question

Mar 27, 2019

Larsen: Hate speech is never tolerable

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Larsen: Hate speech is never tolerable

Mar 26, 2019

Fletcher: Look out, your privilege is showing

Fletcher: Look out, your privilege is showing

Mar 24, 2019

Hernandez: To the women of the world

Hernandez: To the women of the world

Mar 20, 2019

Fletcher: Nobody should know their names

Fletcher: Nobody should know their names

Mar 17, 2019

Hernandez: Mistakes don't define us when we learn from them

Hernandez: Mistakes don't define us when we learn from them

Mar 6, 2019

Larsen: The impossibility of finding consistency in college

Larsen: The impossibility of finding consistency in college

Mar 5, 2019

Fletcher: It's called love and acceptance, not rejection

Fletcher: It's called love and acceptance, not rejection

Mar 3, 2019

Hernandez: The media cannot be silenced anymore

Hernandez: The media cannot be silenced anymore

Feb 27, 2019

Larsen: Political discussions aren't always relevant

Larsen: Political discussions aren't always relevant

Feb 26, 2019

Fletcher: There's a time, place for modern day movements

Fletcher: There's a time, place for modern day movements

Feb 24, 2019

Hernandez: From the perspective of a person of color in a white classroom

Hernandez: From the perspective of a person of color in a white classroom

Feb 20, 2019

Fletcher: We're better than just 'thoughts and prayers'

Fletcher: We're better than just 'thoughts and prayers'

Feb 17, 2019

Hernandez: Valentine's Day: self-love edition

Hernandez: Valentine's Day: self-love edition

Feb 13, 2019

Larsen: Winning awards, losing followers; the double standard for women in music

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Larsen: Winning awards, losing followers; the double standard for women in music

Feb 12, 2019

Fletcher: Don't get down with the sickness

Fletcher: Don't get down with the sickness

Feb 10, 2019

Hernandez: Cultural appropriation isn't for clout

Hernandez: Cultural appropriation isn't for clout

Feb 6, 2019

Larsen: Fight for more inclusive language

Larsen: Fight for more inclusive language

Feb 5, 2019

Dougherty: Goodbye, old friend

Dougherty: Goodbye, old friend

Feb 5, 2019

Fletcher: Put a stop to sexually abusive situations

Fletcher: Put a stop to sexually abusive situations

Feb 3, 2019

Larsen: Don't judge a student by their major

Larsen: Don't judge a student by their major

Jan 29, 2019

Smith: What does it actually mean to be anti-choice?

Smith: What does it actually mean to be anti-choice?

Jan 28, 2019

FLetcher: Three cheers to logging off

FLetcher: Three cheers to logging off

Jan 27, 2019

Hernandez: Start holding people accountable

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Hernandez: Start holding people accountable

Jan 25, 2019

DOUGHERTY: Facing reality: Trump 2020

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DOUGHERTY: Facing reality: Trump 2020

Jan 23, 2019

Larsen: there are no dumb questions — allowed

Larsen: there are no dumb questions — allowed

Jan 22, 2019

Fletcher: Gillette, the best society can get

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Fletcher: Gillette, the best society can get

Jan 21, 2019

Hernandez: Feminism is empowerment

Hernandez: Feminism is empowerment

Jan 19, 2019

Dougherty: Book of the year: Fear

Dougherty: Book of the year: Fear

Jan 16, 2019

Larsen: No sir, I will not smile for you

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Larsen: No sir, I will not smile for you

Jan 15, 2019

Smith: To be black and forced to see this in academia

Smith: To be black and forced to see this in academia

Jan 14, 2019

Fletcher: It’s a new year, here’s to always changing

Fletcher: It’s a new year, here’s to always changing

Jan 13, 2019

Dougherty: We need to take bullying more seriously

Dougherty: We need to take bullying more seriously

Nov 14, 2018

Smith: What's in a narrative?

Smith: What's in a narrative?

Nov 13, 2018

Editorial: The lifestyle of the student zombie

Editorial: The lifestyle of the student zombie

Nov 11, 2018

Mendoza: Put down your phone and interact, please

Mendoza: Put down your phone and interact, please

Nov 4, 2018

Fletcher: My diabetes isn’t the same as your grandma’s

Fletcher: My diabetes isn’t the same as your grandma’s

Oct 31, 2018

Mendoza: I did the ‘Time Warp’ for the first and last time

Mendoza: I did the ‘Time Warp’ for the first and last time

Oct 28, 2018

Dougherty: Cult of personality

Dougherty: Cult of personality

Oct 24, 2018

Smith: 'The Hate U Give' rehumanizes the dehumanized

Smith: 'The Hate U Give' rehumanizes the dehumanized

Oct 22, 2018

Fletcher: Don't let them diminish your light

Fletcher: Don't let them diminish your light

Oct 21, 2018

Mendoza: When can we walk home without danger?

Mendoza: When can we walk home without danger?

Oct 18, 2018

Fletcher: De-stress yourself this semester

Fletcher: De-stress yourself this semester

Oct 15, 2018

Dougherty: Racism is alive and well

Dougherty: Racism is alive and well

Oct 11, 2018

Smith: The only way out is decolonizing truth

Smith: The only way out is decolonizing truth

Oct 9, 2018

Mendoza: He told me not to vote, but I did anyways

Mendoza: He told me not to vote, but I did anyways

Oct 7, 2018

Fletcher: Another box set, another cash grab

Fletcher: Another box set, another cash grab

Oct 3, 2018

College is a business and I’m a customer

College is a business and I’m a customer

Sep 30, 2018

Fletcher: Relish in the past

Fletcher: Relish in the past

Sep 27, 2018

Smith: How to constructively disagree

Smith: How to constructively disagree

Sep 27, 2018

Smith: Intersectionality in social contexts

Smith: Intersectionality in social contexts

Sep 26, 2018

Walking the extra distance with others in mind

Walking the extra distance with others in mind

Sep 24, 2018

Mendoza: To the students in the back of the classroom

Mendoza: To the students in the back of the classroom

Sep 16, 2018

Mentality and representation in the media

Mentality and representation in the media

Sep 12, 2018

Dougherty: Supreme Court justices and term limits

Dougherty: Supreme Court justices and term limits

Sep 12, 2018

Fletcher: ‘Average’ girls deserve love too

Fletcher: ‘Average’ girls deserve love too

Sep 9, 2018

Dougherty: Pelosi: the Democratic problem

Dougherty: Pelosi: the Democratic problem

Sep 5, 2018

Fletcher: Looking for a little respect

Fletcher: Looking for a little respect

Sep 4, 2018

Smith: We must continue to keep pushing boundaries

Smith: We must continue to keep pushing boundaries

Aug 30, 2018

Dougherty: Voting matters

Dougherty: Voting matters

Aug 29, 2018

Smith: To all the roommates I've had before

Smith: To all the roommates I've had before

Aug 22, 2018

Fletcher: Welcome freshmen and transfer students

Fletcher: Welcome freshmen and transfer students

Aug 19, 2018

Mendoza: Future educators and their wallets

Mendoza: Future educators and their wallets

Jul 24, 2018

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Mendoza: This is the last straw

Jul 10, 2018

Mendoza: You are what you feel in difficult situations

Mendoza: You are what you feel in difficult situations

Jun 27, 2018

Fletcher: Money can’t buy happiness

Fletcher: Money can’t buy happiness

Jun 14, 2018

Sasic: I've had the time of my life

Sasic: I've had the time of my life

May 7, 2018

Schwaller: Nothing but gratitude

Schwaller: Nothing but gratitude

May 3, 2018

Jeffers: Disney's Pride ears don't hit the mark completely

Jeffers: Disney's Pride ears don't hit the mark completely

May 1, 2018

Turner: LGBTQ studies finally puts group in focus

Turner: LGBTQ studies finally puts group in focus

Apr 30, 2018

Schwaller: It's time to talk about Kanye

Schwaller: It's time to talk about Kanye

Apr 26, 2018

Sasic: Support, help student newsrooms before it's too late

Sasic: Support, help student newsrooms before it's too late

Apr 25, 2018

Jeffers: Representation matters for deaf, hard of hearing

Jeffers: Representation matters for deaf, hard of hearing

Apr 24, 2018

Turner: Everyone should implement spring cleaning

Turner: Everyone should implement spring cleaning

Apr 23, 2018

Schwaller: Fake Obama video reminds the world to combat fake news

Schwaller: Fake Obama video reminds the world to combat fake news

Apr 19, 2018

Jeffers: Starbucks video shows enough is enough

Jeffers: Starbucks video shows enough is enough

Apr 17, 2018

Turner: Food collaborations promote unhealthy eating habits

Turner: Food collaborations promote unhealthy eating habits

Apr 16, 2018

Schwaller: 'A Quiet Place' screams out for representation

Schwaller: 'A Quiet Place' screams out for representation

Apr 12, 2018

Jeffers: Stop invalidating victims

Jeffers: Stop invalidating victims

Apr 10, 2018

Turner: Colleges should focus more on student sexual health knowledge

Turner: Colleges should focus more on student sexual health knowledge

Apr 9, 2018

Abhsie: Stop forcing religion

Abhsie: Stop forcing religion

Apr 4, 2018

Jeffers: Transgender people are people too

Jeffers: Transgender people are people too

Apr 3, 2018

Turner: Last-minute internships are possible to find

Turner: Last-minute internships are possible to find

Apr 2, 2018

Schwaller: Daniels, Trump scandal says a lot about this country

Schwaller: Daniels, Trump scandal says a lot about this country

Mar 29, 2018

Abhsie: Beat the registration blues

Abhsie: Beat the registration blues

Mar 28, 2018

Jeffers: Primaries serve as a reminder to vote

Jeffers: Primaries serve as a reminder to vote

Mar 27, 2018

Turner: Vocational training should be taught in schools again

Turner: Vocational training should be taught in schools again

Mar 26, 2018

Schwaller: Primary results not surprising, but we must continue the fight to fix the state

Schwaller: Primary results not surprising, but we must continue the fight to fix the state

Mar 22, 2018

Abhsie: All colleges, universities should accept emotional support animals

Abhsie: All colleges, universities should accept emotional support animals

Mar 21, 2018

Jeffers: LGBT rom-coms are just as important as dramas

Jeffers: LGBT rom-coms are just as important as dramas

Mar 20, 2018

Turner: Toys ‘R’ Us closure shows technology has won

Turner: Toys ‘R’ Us closure shows technology has won

Mar 19, 2018

Turner: Twitter needs to be doing more

Turner: Twitter needs to be doing more

Mar 5, 2018

Dear Cupid: Will I find the right one?

Dear Cupid: Will I find the right one?

Feb 28, 2018

Jeffers: Is it egotistical or humorous?

Jeffers: Is it egotistical or humorous?

Feb 27, 2018

Turner: Drake’s 'God's Plan' video is a great way to promote wealth redistribution

Turner: Drake’s 'God's Plan' video is a great way to promote wealth redistribution

Feb 26, 2018

Schwaller: 'Black Panther' success proves audiences want movies with diverse actors, creators

Schwaller: 'Black Panther' success proves audiences want movies with diverse actors, creators

Feb 22, 2018

Jeffers: Obama breaks from toxic tropes in official portrait

Jeffers: Obama breaks from toxic tropes in official portrait

Feb 20, 2018

Turner: Make the most out of your spring break

Turner: Make the most out of your spring break

Feb 19, 2018

Schwaller: '13 Reasons Why' author becomes literature world's Harvey Weinstein

Schwaller: '13 Reasons Why' author becomes literature world's Harvey Weinstein

Feb 15, 2018

Jeffers: Pennsylvania's gerrymandering case could cause nation-wide change

Jeffers: Pennsylvania's gerrymandering case could cause nation-wide change

Feb 13, 2018

Turner: Show your support for Black History Month

Turner: Show your support for Black History Month

Feb 12, 2018

Schwaller: 'Treat Yo' Self' this Valentine's Day

Schwaller: 'Treat Yo' Self' this Valentine's Day

Feb 8, 2018

Jeffers: Tweet reveals more than Paul Ryan wants

Jeffers: Tweet reveals more than Paul Ryan wants

Feb 6, 2018

Turner: Instagram’s new feature might take a hit on privacy

Turner: Instagram’s new feature might take a hit on privacy

Feb 5, 2018

Schwaller: Grammys: tone-deaf as usual

Schwaller: Grammys: tone-deaf as usual

Feb 1, 2018

Abhsie: All opinions do not add value

Abhsie: All opinions do not add value

Jan 31, 2018

Jeffers: New ‘Heathers’ TV show misses the mark

Jeffers: New ‘Heathers’ TV show misses the mark

Jan 30, 2018

Turner: Marches, protests are important in society

Turner: Marches, protests are important in society

Jan 29, 2018

Schwaller: Double standards still evident despite #MeToo, #TimesUp initiatives

Schwaller: Double standards still evident despite #MeToo, #TimesUp initiatives

Jan 25, 2018

Abhsie: 'Chill'abus Week is a myth

Abhsie: 'Chill'abus Week is a myth

Jan 24, 2018

Jeffers: Offset’s verse shows ignorance on LGBT matters

Jeffers: Offset’s verse shows ignorance on LGBT matters

Jan 23, 2018

Turner: H&M controversy is a call for more people of color in higher positions

Turner: H&M controversy is a call for more people of color in higher positions

Jan 22, 2018

Schwaller: We need to address the racist elephant in the room

Schwaller: We need to address the racist elephant in the room

Jan 18, 2018

Abhsie: The ins, outs of dating apps

Abhsie: The ins, outs of dating apps

Jan 17, 2018

Jeffers: If 'Times Up,' it’s time to act like it

Jeffers: If 'Times Up,' it’s time to act like it

Jan 16, 2018

Gough: Thank you, Alabama

Gough: Thank you, Alabama

Dec 15, 2017

Sasic: Never be hesitant to share your concerns, thoughts

Sasic: Never be hesitant to share your concerns, thoughts

Dec 11, 2017

Gough: The disgusting, dangerous double standard of the Republican Party

Gough: The disgusting, dangerous double standard of the Republican Party

Dec 8, 2017

Schwaller: The power of 2017's 'Silence Breakers'

Schwaller: The power of 2017's 'Silence Breakers'

Dec 7, 2017

Turner: Robot Sophia will change the world

Turner: Robot Sophia will change the world

Dec 6, 2017

Gough: Hollywood vs. Washington

Gough: Hollywood vs. Washington

Dec 1, 2017

Schwaller: Harry Potter and the order of firing Johnny Depp

Schwaller: Harry Potter and the order of firing Johnny Depp

Nov 30, 2017

Turner: Cyberbullying is still an issue in college

Turner: Cyberbullying is still an issue in college

Nov 29, 2017

Jeffers: The horror of breastfeeding in public

Jeffers: The horror of breastfeeding in public

Nov 28, 2017

Gough: What about Bill Clinton?

Gough: What about Bill Clinton?

Nov 17, 2017

Schwaller: It's time to do something about Greek life

Schwaller: It's time to do something about Greek life

Nov 16, 2017

Turner: Save as much money this holiday season as possible

Turner: Save as much money this holiday season as possible

Nov 15, 2017

Jeffers: The world is obsessed with naked photos of celebrities

Jeffers: The world is obsessed with naked photos of celebrities

Nov 14, 2017

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