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Editorial: Academic Senate's dismount zone policy is half-measure

Editorial: Academic Senate's dismount zone policy is half-measure

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Editorial: Implementing free public transportation can make Bloomington-Normal more accessible

Editorial: Implementing free public transportation can make Bloomington-Normal more accessible

Updated May 4, 2023

Editorial: Why Sexual Assault Awareness Month matters

Editorial: Why Sexual Assault Awareness Month matters

Updated Apr 25, 2023

Editorial: Voting in municipal election can help make change happen

Editorial: Voting in municipal election can help make change happen

Updated Apr 5, 2023

Editorial: Women’s rights, wrongs: Celebrating Women’s History Month in 2023

Editorial: Women’s rights, wrongs: Celebrating Women’s History Month in 2023

Updated Mar 14, 2023

Editorial: Adding local grocery store in Uptown Normal brings various benefits to local community, ISU students

Editorial: Adding local grocery store in Uptown Normal brings various benefits to local community, ISU students

Updated Apr 25, 2023

Editorial: McLean County should continue being hub for innovation in renewable energy, transportation

Editorial: McLean County should continue being hub for innovation in renewable energy, transportation

Updated Mar 1, 2023

Editorial: Spend this Founder's Day celebrating ISU's history, being a changemaker for future students

Editorial: Spend this Founder's Day celebrating ISU's history, being a changemaker for future students

Updated Feb 18, 2023

Editorial: GWU deserves better contract, and so do all ISU student workers

Editorial: GWU deserves better contract, and so do all ISU student workers

Updated Mar 23, 2023

Editorial: We need to celebrate Black History Month, not just learn about it

Editorial: We need to celebrate Black History Month, not just learn about it

Updated Mar 7, 2023

Editorial: Illinois is moving in right direction with assault weapon ban; now is time to enforce it

Editorial: Illinois is moving in right direction with assault weapon ban; now is time to enforce it

Updated Jan 21, 2023

Editorial: In honor of 2022 coming to a close, The Vidette reflects on its top 10 moments of the year

Editorial: In honor of 2022 coming to a close, The Vidette reflects on its top 10 moments of the year

Updated Jan 5, 2023

Editorial: Downfall of Twitter after Musk's buyout is proof that billionaires will never relate to average person

Editorial: Downfall of Twitter after Musk's buyout is proof that billionaires will never relate to average person

Updated Dec 7, 2022

Editorial: Support small businesses, your local community this holiday season

Editorial: Support small businesses, your local community this holiday season

Updated Nov 28, 2022

Editorial: Use Veteran's Day as opportunity to honor, provide for those who have served

Editorial: Use Veteran's Day as opportunity to honor, provide for those who have served

Updated Nov 14, 2022

Editorial: We should support Illinois' Workers' Rights Amendment, fight for workers across the state

Editorial: We should support Illinois' Workers' Rights Amendment, fight for workers across the state

Updated Nov 8, 2022

Editorial: We need to stop romanticizing, glorifing serial killers

Editorial: We need to stop romanticizing, glorifing serial killers

Updated Oct 26, 2022

Editorial: Renaming Redbird Arena takes away from iconicness, significance of its history

Editorial: Renaming Redbird Arena takes away from iconicness, significance of its history

Updated Nov 7, 2022

Editorial: ISU needs to listen to queer voices, do more to support LGTBQ+ community

Editorial: ISU needs to listen to queer voices, do more to support LGTBQ+ community

Updated Oct 27, 2022

Editorial: McLean County should implement rent control laws; eviction moratorium needs to be extended

Editorial: McLean County should implement rent control laws; eviction moratorium needs to be extended

Updated May 7, 2022

Editorial: Use Denim Day as reminder to know what consent is, what it means

Editorial: Use Denim Day as reminder to know what consent is, what it means

Updated Apr 28, 2022

earth day editorial cartoon

Editorial: Stand for what you stand on; make everyday Earth Day

Updated Apr 23, 2022

Editorial: Despite the different theories of how 4/20 came to be, celebrate the holiday safely, responsibly

Editorial: Despite the different theories of how 4/20 came to be, celebrate the holiday safely, responsibly

Updated Apr 21, 2022

Editorial: It is our right, civic duty to ensure all governmental levels represent their entire population

Editorial: It is our right, civic duty to ensure all governmental levels represent their entire population

Updated May 25, 2022

Editorial: Ketanji Brown Jackson's character through confirmation hearings proves her capability

Editorial: Ketanji Brown Jackson's character through confirmation hearings proves her capability

Updated Apr 12, 2022

Editorial: ISU's addition of FDEP program is smart move, will improve overall campus environment

Editorial: ISU's addition of FDEP program is smart move, will improve overall campus environment

Updated May 11, 2022

Editorial: Honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month by being an ally, understanding available resources

Editorial: Honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month by being an ally, understanding available resources

Updated Apr 15, 2022

Editorial: Illinois House of Representatives, Gov. JB Pritzker should approve Jelani Day Bill

Editorial: Illinois House of Representatives, Gov. JB Pritzker should approve Jelani Day Bill

Updated Mar 24, 2022

Editorial: ISU deserves to be known as a women's sports school

Editorial: ISU deserves to be known as a women's sports school

Updated Oct 12, 2022

Editorial: Texas governor's directive toward gender-affirming care for children is inhumane legislation

Editorial: Texas governor's directive toward gender-affirming care for children is inhumane legislation

Updated Mar 8, 2022

Editorial: Illinois State should wait until after spring break to lift class mask mandate

Editorial: Illinois State should wait until after spring break to lift class mask mandate

Updated Mar 13, 2022

Editorial: Tattoo acceptance in professional workplace should continue to trend in positive direction

Editorial: Tattoo acceptance in professional workplace should continue to trend in positive direction

Updated Feb 26, 2022

Editorial: AFSCME union deserves fair contract, wages

Editorial: AFSCME union deserves fair contract, wages

Updated Mar 28, 2022

Editorial: Buyout of Muller's remaining contract is substantial price to pay, but for the greater good

Editorial: Buyout of Muller's remaining contract is substantial price to pay, but for the greater good

Updated Dec 13, 2022

Editorial: Mask mandate reversal is wrong decision

Editorial: Mask mandate reversal is wrong decision

Updated Feb 21, 2022

Editorial: Leah Johnson's legacy, success as head coach does not go unnoticed

Editorial: Leah Johnson's legacy, success as head coach does not go unnoticed

Updated Feb 9, 2022

Editorial: Holding Winter Olympic games in China unrighteous due to country's history with human rights

Editorial: Holding Winter Olympic games in China unrighteous due to country's history with human rights

Updated Feb 8, 2022

Editorial: Black history should be celebrated year-round, not just during Black History Month

Editorial: Black history should be celebrated year-round, not just during Black History Month

Updated Feb 15, 2022

Editorial: There are many benefits to moving away from ReggieNet

Editorial: There are many benefits to moving away from ReggieNet

Updated May 1, 2023

Editorial: ISU needs more transparency, better communication with COVID-19 procedures

Editorial: ISU needs more transparency, better communication with COVID-19 procedures

Updated Jan 28, 2022

Editorial: ISU's underfunded programs should receive same support, resources as Esports team

Editorial: ISU's underfunded programs should receive same support, resources as Esports team

Updated Dec 11, 2021

Editorial: Even with finals week stress, your mental health and wellbeing are still important

Editorial: Even with finals week stress, your mental health and wellbeing are still important

Updated Dec 8, 2021

Editorial: This Veterans Day, go the extra mile to thank those who have fought

Editorial: This Veterans Day, go the extra mile to thank those who have fought

Updated Nov 11, 2021

Editorial: Concert venues, OSHA need to update safety protocols following Astroworld tragedy

Editorial: Concert venues, OSHA need to update safety protocols following Astroworld tragedy

Updated Mar 2, 2022

Editorial: Illinois leaders need to move forward, finalize state redistricting map

Editorial: Illinois leaders need to move forward, finalize state redistricting map

Updated Nov 8, 2021

Editorial: With cold weather approaching, it's not too late to get your flu shot

Editorial: With cold weather approaching, it's not too late to get your flu shot

Updated Nov 3, 2021

Editorial: Better tools should be in place for sexual education curriculum in public schools

Editorial: Better tools should be in place for sexual education curriculum in public schools

Updated Oct 24, 2021

Editorial: Return to classroom creates mid-semester burnout for students

Editorial: Return to classroom creates mid-semester burnout for students

Updated Oct 28, 2021

Editorial: No official information of recent attempted abductions isn't a reason to dismiss a student's experience

Editorial: No official information of recent attempted abductions isn't a reason to dismiss a student's experience

Updated Sep 30, 2021

Editorial: The Vidette offers deepest condolences to family and friends of Jelani Day

Editorial: The Vidette offers deepest condolences to family and friends of Jelani Day

Updated Sep 30, 2021

Editorial: A journalist's experience should go beyond the classroom setting

Editorial: A journalist's experience should go beyond the classroom setting

Updated Sep 23, 2021

Editorial: Democrats shouldn't uphold the Biden double standard

Editorial: Democrats shouldn't uphold the Biden double standard

Updated Apr 10, 2019

Editorial: April elections are creating a moment for change

Editorial: April elections are creating a moment for change

Updated Apr 7, 2019

Editorial: America and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad DeVos

Editorial: America and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad DeVos

Updated Apr 3, 2019

Editorial: Leggings don't cause sexual assault

Editorial: Leggings don't cause sexual assault

Updated Mar 31, 2019

Editorial: A media reckoning from Trump

Editorial: A media reckoning from Trump

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Capping student loan borrowing will only hurt students

Editorial: Capping student loan borrowing will only hurt students

Updated Mar 24, 2019

Editorial: A flat Earth might teach us a lesson

Editorial: A flat Earth might teach us a lesson

Updated Mar 20, 2019

Editorial: Varsity Blues affects all of us

Editorial: Varsity Blues affects all of us

Updated Mar 18, 2019

Fletcher: Nobody should know their names

Fletcher: Nobody should know their names

Updated Mar 17, 2019

Editorial: This is America, land of unfair treatment

Editorial: This is America, land of unfair treatment

Updated Mar 6, 2019

Editorial: Call her by her name, focus on women of color

Editorial: Call her by her name, focus on women of color

Updated Mar 3, 2019

Editorial: A sad and ugly truth for Democrats

Editorial: A sad and ugly truth for Democrats

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Reevaluate listening to problematic artists

Editorial: Reevaluate listening to problematic artists

Updated Feb 24, 2019

Editorial: It's time to pay attention to world issues

Editorial: It's time to pay attention to world issues

Updated Feb 20, 2019

Editorial: We shouldn't need a bill to understand consent

Editorial: We shouldn't need a bill to understand consent

Updated Feb 17, 2019

Editorial: Start awarding diversity in music

Editorial: Start awarding diversity in music

Updated Feb 13, 2019

Editorial: Illinois, stop doing the bare minimum

Editorial: Illinois, stop doing the bare minimum

Updated Feb 10, 2019

Editorial: A misleading message

Editorial: A misleading message

Updated Feb 6, 2019

Editorial: The incarcerated have rights too

Editorial: The incarcerated have rights too

Updated Feb 3, 2019

Editorial: There's no more room for hate in this society

Editorial: There's no more room for hate in this society

Updated Jan 31, 2019

Editorial: Why big-name singers get away with rape culture

Updated Jan 29, 2019

Editorial: Opioids: overcoming addiction, stigma

Editorial: Opioids: overcoming addiction, stigma

Updated Jan 29, 2019

EDITORIAL: Is the future of dating online?

EDITORIAL: Is the future of dating online?

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Land of the separated

Editorial: Land of the separated

Updated Jan 22, 2019

Editorial: The shutdown began with the Republicans

Editorial: The shutdown began with the Republicans

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Be principled; just fund the damn wall already

Editorial: Be principled; just fund the damn wall already

Updated Jan 16, 2019

Editorial: New mayor, 'No Problem'

Editorial: New mayor, 'No Problem'

Updated Jan 15, 2019

Editorial: A call for peace

Editorial: A call for peace

Dec 10, 2018

Editorial: The death of artistic integrity?

Editorial: The death of artistic integrity?

Updated Dec 9, 2018

Editorial: Influencers come in all shapes and sizes

Editorial: Influencers come in all shapes and sizes

Updated Dec 3, 2018

Editorial: Do STEM students need more humanities courses?

Editorial: Do STEM students need more humanities courses?

Updated Nov 30, 2018

Editorial: Angels versus average

Editorial: Angels versus average

Nov 26, 2018

Editorial: Student athletes and the reper-concussions

Editorial: Student athletes and the reper-concussions

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Fletcher: Don't let the cold get you down

Fletcher: Don't let the cold get you down

Nov 12, 2018

Editorial: Dems take House, GOP retains Senate

Editorial: Dems take House, GOP retains Senate

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Bye-bye books: The uncertain future of literature

Bye-bye books: The uncertain future of literature

Updated Aug 20, 2019

Editorial: First he attacked the free press...

Editorial: First he attacked the free press...

Nov 1, 2018

Editorial: Value over objectification

Editorial: Value over objectification

Updated Oct 28, 2018

Editorial: What’s next for college students?

Editorial: What’s next for college students?

Updated Oct 24, 2018

Editorial: Imagine if the trail was lit up

Editorial: Imagine if the trail was lit up

Updated Oct 21, 2018

Editorial: Younger people don’t vote, why is that?

Editorial: Younger people don’t vote, why is that?

Updated Oct 17, 2018

Editorial: Dear professor...

Editorial: Dear professor...

Oct 11, 2018

Making the world a better place, one teacher at a time

Making the world a better place, one teacher at a time

Oct 8, 2018

Editorial: To be woman and non-conformant

Editorial: To be woman and non-conformant

Oct 4, 2018

Editorial: Conservative students need a voice, too

Editorial: Conservative students need a voice, too

Sep 27, 2018

Editorial: Alex Jones and the dangers alternative facts

Editorial: Alex Jones and the dangers alternative facts

Sep 24, 2018

Editorial: Felons get a vote too

Editorial: Felons get a vote too

Updated Sep 23, 2018

tipping scale for voting

Editorial: Voting with principles

Updated Sep 20, 2018

People are not that different after all

People are not that different after all

Updated Sep 16, 2018

Editorial: Republicans, take your party back

Editorial: Republicans, take your party back

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Republicans, take your party back

Editorial: Republicans, take your party back

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Check on everyone, even the strong

Editorial: Check on everyone, even the strong

Updated Sep 9, 2018

Smith: Why we should show prisoners more concern

Smith: Why we should show prisoners more concern

Updated Sep 6, 2018

Editorial: Nike continues unphased

Editorial: Nike continues unphased

Updated Sep 5, 2018

Editorial: Rushing into the lifestyle

Editorial: Rushing into the lifestyle

Updated Sep 4, 2018

Editorial: Fake News is a Dangerous phrase

Editorial: Fake News is a Dangerous phrase

Updated Aug 26, 2018

Editorial: Where are the larger women at?

Editorial: Where are the larger women at?

Updated Aug 22, 2018

Editorial: Assault isn’t gender specific

Editorial: Assault isn’t gender specific

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Banning books bans growth

Editorial: Banning books bans growth

Updated Jul 10, 2018

Editorial: Aim toward sustainability force over Space Force

Editorial: Aim toward sustainability force over Space Force

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Streaming in the fast lane

Editorial: Streaming in the fast lane

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Give us more time, realty companies

Editorial: Give us more time, realty companies

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Facebook dating service is not really in it for love

Editorial: Facebook dating service is not really in it for love

May 3, 2018

Editorial: Controversy from White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows us importance of information gathering

Editorial: Controversy from White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows us importance of information gathering

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Decriminalize marijuana, but also decriminalize jails

Editorial: Decriminalize marijuana, but also decriminalize jails

Updated Apr 26, 2018

Editorial: Waffle House shooter should not have gotten his guns back in the past

Editorial: Waffle House shooter should not have gotten his guns back in the past

Updated Apr 25, 2018

Editorial: Be bold like TIME's most influential people

Editorial: Be bold like TIME's most influential people

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Coachella? More like No-chella

Editorial: Coachella? More like No-chella

Updated Apr 25, 2018

Editorial: Missile strike over Syria affects all of us

Editorial: Missile strike over Syria affects all of us

Apr 18, 2018

Editorial: Take pride in ISU's history

Editorial: Take pride in ISU's history

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Positives, negatives of census

Editorial: Positives, negatives of census

Apr 12, 2018

Editorial: Equal Pay Day 2018 needs more awareness

Editorial: Equal Pay Day 2018 needs more awareness

Updated Apr 10, 2018

Editorial: Take part in Blo-No’s clean up week

Editorial: Take part in Blo-No’s clean up week

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Attacking survivors isn’t the way to go

Editorial: Attacking survivors isn’t the way to go

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Howard University should not have lied to its students

Editorial: Howard University should not have lied to its students

Apr 4, 2018

Editorial: Exams are not amplifying our intelligence

Editorial: Exams are not amplifying our intelligence

Updated Apr 2, 2018

Editorial: Male birth control is one step closer to reality after passing safety test

Editorial: Male birth control is one step closer to reality after passing safety test

Mar 28, 2018

Editorial: When social media goes against us

Editorial: When social media goes against us

Mar 26, 2018

Editorial: It’s time to talk about Austin

Editorial: It’s time to talk about Austin

Mar 22, 2018

Editorial: How could Snapchat approve an ad promoting domestic violence?

Editorial: How could Snapchat approve an ad promoting domestic violence?

Mar 21, 2018

Editorial: Youth need to hit the voting booths today

Editorial: Youth need to hit the voting booths today

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Can walkouts really make a difference?

Editorial: Can walkouts really make a difference?

Mar 19, 2018

Editorial: Who is whispering in your lawmaker's ear?

Editorial: Who is whispering in your lawmaker's ear?

Mar 8, 2018

Editorial: Lack of diversity in medicine is an ongoing issue

Editorial: Lack of diversity in medicine is an ongoing issue

Mar 7, 2018

Editorial: Trump can't protect LGBT, despite saying he would

Editorial: Trump can't protect LGBT, despite saying he would

Updated Mar 6, 2018

Editorial: Future Redbirds should be involved in peaceful protests

Editorial: Future Redbirds should be involved in peaceful protests

Updated Mar 4, 2018

Editorial: Let teachers teach, not shoot

Editorial: Let teachers teach, not shoot

Feb 27, 2018

Editorial: Women in prison deserve their sanitary items

Editorial: Women in prison deserve their sanitary items

Feb 26, 2018

Editorial: It's time to listen, end the tragedies

Editorial: It's time to listen, end the tragedies

Feb 22, 2018

Editorial: Gentrification has now hit marijuana

Editorial: Gentrification has now hit marijuana

Feb 19, 2018

Editorial: We need to hear, listen to marginalized voices

Editorial: We need to hear, listen to marginalized voices

Feb 15, 2018

Editorial: Governments welfare cuts proposal will negatively affect us

Editorial: Governments welfare cuts proposal will negatively affect us

Feb 14, 2018

Editorial: Protect our women

Editorial: Protect our women

Updated Feb 12, 2018

Editorial: Put misconceptions about consent to bed

Editorial: Put misconceptions about consent to bed

Updated Jul 3, 2020

Editorial: Eagles fans' Super Bowl chaos should be labeled as riots

Editorial: Eagles fans' Super Bowl chaos should be labeled as riots

Feb 7, 2018

Editorial: Rauner calls for unity in state address, but fails to bring to the table

Editorial: Rauner calls for unity in state address, but fails to bring to the table

Feb 6, 2018

Editorial: Show your love for the transgender community

Editorial: Show your love for the transgender community

Feb 5, 2018

Editorial: Other movies need to step up

Editorial: Other movies need to step up

Feb 1, 2018

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