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EDITORIAL OPED COLUMNS LETTERS PERSPECTIVES

It's their life

By Claire McElwain · Monday, Oct. 13,2014 12:08 p.m.

A 29 year-old female made national news with her decision to partake in medically-assisted suicide.After weighing all possible courses of action, Brittany Maynard decided that rather than treating her inoperable brain tumor, she will end her life through prescribed medication, known as “dying with dignity.”The subject of doctor-assisted suicide is clearly controversial.The practice of dying with dignity is only allowed in a few states.

The real GMOs

By Edgar Haro · Monday, Oct. 13,2014 11:04 a.m.

The experimental cultivation of genetically modified foods for commercialization is a hot topic boiling within a thick soup of social and political controversies.

Putin's push for Russian domination

By Cameron Gerst · Monday, Oct. 13,2014 10:40 a.m.

Putin, the current president of Russia, has a dream for himself, his people and his nation.

Not all gone girls

By Jordan Riley · Sunday, Oct. 12,2014 3:11 p.m.

If you have yet to see David Fincher’s new movie "Gone Girl," or read the book by Gillian Flynn , you need to stop reading this column

Not on my turf

By Sarah Kissel · Sunday, Oct. 12,2014 2:47 p.m.

On Friday, HuffPost Women blogger Carol Bysiek published her open letter to the NFL online.

Live like a child

By Lucas Burch · Sunday, Oct. 12,2014 12:51 p.m.

During

You shall not pass...if you have Ebola

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2014 12:14 p.m.

As Americans, it is our duty to protect our borders and defend ourselves against the threat of Ebola.

No room for debate

By Andrew Guenther · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2014 11:54 a.m.

In a representative democracy, such as the one we currently have in the United States, it’s of the utmost importance that our representatives stand as engaged with the voting populace.

Misogyny in gay men

By Riley Zipper · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2014 11:35 a.m.

Misogyny among straight men is nothing new in our culture. It’s existed for as long as straight men themselves have existed.But what if I told you that there’s misogyny among gay men?

Jen's nude moment

By Lexia Banks · Tuesday, Oct. 7,2014 2:19 p.m.

Jennifer Lawrence has finally spoken out about the release of her nude photos back in August.The 24-year-old “Hunger Games” and “X-Men” star broke her silence in an interview with Vanity Fair.“I was just so afraid,” she said.

Empathize with the empathizing

By Emma Wenninger · Tuesday, Oct. 7,2014 2:10 p.m.

When the Ray Rice domestic abuse scandal broke, many were quick to throw their opinions and thoughts into the fray, including yours truly.

Letter to the editor: End the Fed: economics of liberty

Tuesday, Oct. 7,2014 1:23 p.m.

The Federal Reserve is responsible for implementing US monetary policy. As it directs the world’s largest economy, the Fed earns top rank among powerful institutions.

Letter to the editor: Response to cigarette policies

Tuesday, Oct. 7,2014 1:11 p.m.

I was reading over your article on IU's smoking policy in the Monday Oct. 6th Edition of the IDS.

Letter to the editor: Disappointment in bloomington behavior

Tuesday, Oct. 7,2014 1 p.m.

Disappointed.This past Friday evening I was out with my partner at a local restaurant, located next to a house that is known to be a hotspot for student parties.

Letter to the editor: Women need to vote

Tuesday, Oct. 7,2014 12:56 p.m.

In off-year elections like this year, students usually do not vote.

Nice girls finish last

By Tracy Johnson · Tuesday, Oct. 7,2014 12:49 p.m.

It’s nothing surprising or new to hear that only 15 of the Fortune 500 companies are led by women CEOs.

Hong Kong's time for choosing

By Michael Su · Tuesday, Oct. 7,2014 4:59 a.m.

In what is becoming a common trend against undemocratic regimes in our changed world, protests have engulfed key parts of Hong Kong, calling for true democratic elections in the former British Colony.

'HIP' replacement

By Casey Farrington · Tuesday, Oct. 7,2014 4:03 a.m.

Health care is a human right.

My milkshake brings the boys to the frat

By Elisa Shrack · Monday, Oct. 6,2014 1:49 p.m.

“Do you know what rush boobs are?” my roommate asked me the other night. She was approached by one of her guy friends who asked her if she would be willing to take a picture of her boobs with his fraternity’s letters painted on them.This appears to be

Hong Kong still matters

By Cameron Gerst · Monday, Oct. 6,2014 12:54 p.m.

The People’s Republic of China has had protests against its tightening hold over Hong Kong for several days now.

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