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EDITORIAL: Unnecessary burdens on abortion

By Editorial Board · Monday, March 28,2016 8:43 p.m.

Last Thursday, Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed into law House Enrolled Act 1337, which creates limitations on abortion in the state of Indiana. The Editorial Board claims that the law is drastically unnecessary for women’s rights and must be repealed immediately.

EDITORIAL: Climate change we should believe in

By Editorial Board · Monday, March 28,2016 8:42 p.m.

Climate change is a scary thing. It has the potential to bring human civilization to its knees as the ice caps melt and the oceans swell to take back our largest coastal cities – putting the lives of millions at risk.

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COLUMN: Consider the quality

By Whitney Kiepura · Monday, March 28,2016 8:42 p.m.

You can get it anywhere. On a flight, in a car, on a table or between a bun. Cheese impacts our daily lives and food choices. For the lactose-tolerant among us, cheese is something that tops many meals. However, one popular cheese may be more than just milk and salt. 

EDITORIAL: Background checks of Police

By Editorial Board · Thursday, March 24,2016 8:58 p.m.

The National Decertification Index is, surprisingly, not widely used. The index contains the names of all police officers that have been decertified in their jurisdiction for things such as insubordination or misconduct.

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COLUMN: Comb Jelly exposes evolutionary step

By Jay Keche · Thursday, March 24,2016 8:57 p.m.

Evolutionary biologists sometimes try to force a ladder-like view onto the tree of life, where new and improved innovations come into being one-by-one. This fascinating new results challenge that view and remind us of evolution’s ability to reinvent life over and over again.

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COLUMN: The nitty gritty truth about being a writer

By Jessica Karl · Thursday, March 24,2016 8:57 p.m.

“Oh, you’re an English major. So do you want to be a teacher or something?” This is the question I always receive when I reveal that I actively choose to bury my face in novels and literary criticism all day. The answer is no, I don’t want to be surrounded by sticky fingers and pep rallies for the rest of my life. 

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COLUMN: The politics of video art

By Josh Byron · Thursday, March 24,2016 8:55 p.m.

The exhibition of video art has always been an issue fraught with the questions. for example, how do you screen videos that don’t fall under traditional theatrical formats. Not only this, but  in museum formats most people will often walk by video art in favor of staring at something that they can consume immediately.

EDITORIAL: ISIS attacks called 'genocide'

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, March 23,2016 7:30 p.m.

The terror that is sweeping through the Middle East known as ISIS now has the official label of genocide from the United States government. The editorial board hopes that this will spur some action and collaboration with the international community against ISIS.

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COLUMN:Thoughts from AIPAC Policy Conference

By Steven Aranyi · Wednesday, March 23,2016 7:28 p.m.

This past weekend, I attended AIPAC Policy Conference, in Washington, D.C. for the first time. AIPAC, which stands for America Israel Public Affairs Committee, is an organization that strives to strengthen the bond between America and Israel.

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COLUMN: The morality of museums

By Rachel Miller · Tuesday, March 22,2016 9:52 p.m.

Art museums generally seem like neutral spaces free from politics and social issues. Art museums put pretty pictures, sculptures and videos on display and offer generally affordable admission for all types of people. The engaging displays art museums offer can often blind people to the reality of the museum itself. The art museum is an institution.

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COLUMN: Nurturing mental health resources

By Tristan Fitzpatrick · Tuesday, March 22,2016 9:51 p.m.

Increasing amounts of students are leaving school because of mental health concerns. This means that universities, as a whole, are not committing enough resources to deal with this important issue.

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LETTER: Happy birthday Obamacare

Tuesday, March 22,2016 9:51 p.m.

Six years after passing the Affordable Care Act, more than 20 million Americans have gained health insurance coverage

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