Opinion

EDITORIAL OPED COLUMNS LETTERS PERSPECTIVES

COLUMN: Hidden artwork wasted in seaports

By Rachel Miller · Sunday, June 5,2016 5:26 p.m.

In a world where everyone wants to keep getting richer, art collectors are no different. Due to extremely high value of famous artworks, contemporary art collectors are storing their artworks in metal shipping containers in tax free ports in order to have the works appreciate in value without the burden of taxes. To these contemporary collectors, the artworks are merely assets to be bought, sold and appreciated monetarily rather than culturally.

COLUMN: Stop finger pointing and recognize entertainment for what it is

By Daniel Kilcullen · Sunday, June 5,2016 5:26 p.m.

A tragedy at a rap concert forces us to remember that music is purely entertainment

LETTER: The far left is affecting the presidential race

By John Christopher · Sunday, June 5,2016 5:26 p.m.

Each year, pollsters ask American voters with whom do they sympathize more between Israel and the Palestinians.

LETTER: New arts leader named

Friday, June 3,2016 11:19 a.m.

I have always had a special affinity for art in places where art “isn’t supposed to be.” Certainly, most of us enjoy an afternoon browsing a gallery or museum, but there is something really nice about finding art in unexpected places.

LETTER: BPD sweeping a sexual assault under the rug

Wednesday, June 1,2016 5:59 p.m.

Did you know that Bloomington’s Police Department will not investigate an incident if it occurred outside of City limits, regardless of how serious the alleged crime?

COLUMN: Libertarians' chance to take the lead

By Tristan Fitzpatrick · Wednesday, June 1,2016 5:59 p.m.

The nomination of Donald Trump as the Republican Party nominee, Sec. Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee and both candidates with unprecedentedly high negative approval ratings, many Americans are left searching for an alternative on their ballots in November.

COLUMN: Day at the zoo goes wrong

By Jessica Karl · Wednesday, June 1,2016 5:57 p.m.

On Tuesday, an endangered gorilla named Harambe was shot dead by a group of zookeepers at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens in order to protect a three-year-old child who fell into the exhibit enclosure.

EDITORIAL: Two takes on North Carolina's bathroom bill

By Zachary Chambers and Josh Byron · Wednesday, June 1,2016 5:57 p.m.

In response to an ordinance in Charlotte, North Carolina forcing business owners to allow transgender individuals to use restroom of their choice, the state legislature passed the North Carolina Public Facilities and Privacy Act.

COLUMN: Not voting blue no matter who

By Therin Showalter · Wednesday, June 1,2016 5:46 p.m.

In response to the hashtag #BernieOrBust, circulated by supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders who vow not to vote for Hillary Clinton should she become the democratic nominee.

EDITORIAL: Fixing the political climate

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, May 25,2016 5:50 p.m.

Across the right and left, few people seem happy with the state of American politics. A quadrennial tradition, as predictable as the election that always inspires it, is the griping about contemporary politics.

LETTER: Response to "International students voice concerns"

Wednesday, May 25,2016 5:44 p.m.

Firstly, I would like to say that I read your news articles quite a bit, and haven't been this frustrated in my life.

COLUMN: Puerto Rico relief

By Tristan Fitzpatrick · Wednesday, May 25,2016 5:44 p.m.

Something rare happened out of Washington, D.C. this week: bipartisanship occurred.

COLUMN: American christians hold us back

By Therin Showalter · Wednesday, May 25,2016 5:43 p.m.

American Christianity prevents American progress.

COLUMN: Empty nesters? Think twice

By Jessica Karl · Wednesday, May 25,2016 5:42 p.m.

I can’t decide whether Millennials are lazy or brilliant. The Pew Research Center reported a record number of Millennials are living at home, even more than those living with a spouse or partner.

COLUMN: Fans deserve to come first

By Daniel Kilcullen · Sunday, May 22,2016 5:46 p.m.

Price-gouging is at an all-time high and everyone loses

COLUMN: Oklahoma hates women

By Rachel Miller · Sunday, May 22,2016 5:45 p.m.

Oklahoma tried to put yet another unconstitutional pin in a woman’s right to choose whether or not to bear to children.

COLUMN: Extra special K

By Jay Keche · Sunday, May 22,2016 5:45 p.m.

Depression is a difficult problem to solve.We don’t fully understand what causes it and therefore we have difficulty developing treatments for it.

EDITORIAL: Kenya burns ivory

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, May 18,2016 5:26 p.m.

Last Saturday 105 metric tons of elephant tusk ivory was burned in 11 pyres around the Nairobi National Park in Kenya as part of removing ivory from the multi million dollar illegal ivory trade in Kenya.

COLUMN: Talking back

By Josh Byron · Wednesday, May 18,2016 5:25 p.m.

Talking during movies is seen as rude or inappropriate. But what people don’t realize is that talking at the screen has served as a form of resistance to hegemonies since screens have existed.

COLUMN: Women to register for the draft

By Jessica Karl · Wednesday, May 18,2016 5:25 p.m.

On Tuesday, Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell announced, “ given where we are today, with women in the military performing virtually all kinds of functions, I personally think it would be appropriate for them to register [for the draft] just like men do.” according to the Portland Press Herald.

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