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OPINION: Dear Ernie Pyle

By Ellie Albin · Wednesday, May 3,2023 3:47 p.m.

A letter to Ernie Pyle, former IDS editor-in-chief and war correspondent, among other things.

OPINION: This week's hot takes: editors' edition

By IDS staff · Tuesday, May 2,2023 6:07 p.m.

The IDS editors dropped some fire takes about Oxford commas, Taylor Swift and more.

OPINION: The weird, wonderful world of ASMR

By Danny William · Tuesday, May 2,2023 4:17 p.m.

ASMR can and should be for everyone.

OPINION: Fat is not a bad word

By Elizabeth Valadez · Monday, May 1,2023 3:28 p.m.

The demonization of the word fat only contributes to fatphobia.

OPINION: 5 books every leftist should read this summer (and a few others)

By Jared Quigg · Sunday, April 30,2023 4:12 p.m.

A beginner’s list of revolutionary books to read on the beach.

OPINION: Sincerity in the age of irony

By Joey Sills · Thursday, April 27,2023 2:55 p.m.

How Generation Z is using increasingly ironic humor to cope with our absurd reality.

OPINION: Understanding platonic love can help us build lasting relationships

By Sanjana Jairam · Thursday, April 27,2023 9 a.m.

The importance of platonic friendships is often overlooked.

OPINION: General education requirements are unnecessary

By Ravana Gumm · Thursday, April 27,2023 9 a.m.

Gen-eds are a cash grab.

COLUMN: On the Clock: Consumption of highly processed foods is not an individually solvable problem

By Leila Faraday · Wednesday, April 26,2023 4:32 p.m.

Fearmongering will not make nutritious meals an accessible reality for Americans.

OPINION: Labor unions need to make a comeback

By Nick Moser · Wednesday, April 26,2023 12:57 p.m.

Labor unions are slowly fading away as companies are getting wealthier.

OPINION: This week's hot takes

By IDS staff · Tuesday, April 25,2023 1:41 p.m.

This week, the opinion desk discussed fast fashion, leaking classified information and more.

OPINION: The art of the Letterboxd review

By Danny William · Tuesday, April 25,2023 12:19 p.m.

Letterboxd reviews can be masterpieces – if you do it right.

OPINION: What we can learn from Karl Marx, the journalist

By Jared Quigg · Tuesday, April 25,2023 9 a.m.

Marx’s journalism sought to undermine the existing social order. It’s worth studying.

GUEST COLUMN: The Eiffel Tower: A hypnotic journey

By Isabella Vesperini · Monday, April 24,2023 1:17 p.m.

We walked up 707 steps to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.

COLUMN: Growing pains: influenced

By Audrey Vonderahe · Sunday, April 23,2023 1:28 p.m.

The influencer age is ending. Gen Z is becoming immune to trend cycles.

OPINION: The problem with the tortured artist

By Joey Sills · Friday, April 21,2023 9 a.m.

There’s nothing romantic about mental illness or addiction.

OPINION: The RESTRICT Act is an overreach of power

By Nick Moser · Wednesday, April 19,2023 3:37 p.m.

The RESTRICT Act is granting tyrannical-like power to our government.

OPINION: America, it’s time to ditch the pickup trucks and SUVs

By Leila Faraday · Wednesday, April 19,2023 1:05 p.m.

Our concept of freedom should not be tied to the ability to buy big cars.

OPINION: This week’s hot takes

By IDS staff · Tuesday, April 18,2023 2:09 p.m.

This week the opinion desk discussed Lululemon, reality TV and more.

OPINION: The pandemic of live-action remakes

By Danny William · Monday, April 17,2023 4:48 p.m.

Disney’s idea machine has churned to a halt.

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