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OPINION: Is that a pyre, Mr. Beckwith?

By Eric Cannon · Wednesday, July 29 9:30 a.m.

The GOP’s puritan wing seeks a more Salem-esque IU. Thankfully, not by old-fashioned firing.

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OPINION: In praise of the Senate

By Eric Cannon · Sunday, July 26 1:58 p.m.

Ain’t no sunshine if the Senate’s gone.

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OPINION: Collagen supplements are not the secret sauce for hair growth

By Odessa Lyon · Monday, July 20 3:33 p.m.

Consider science-backed hair protection methods before you reach for unregulated, unproven collagen supplements.

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OPINION: The lost art of free speech

By Eric Cannon · Sunday, July 19 8:19 p.m.

Frankness is a virtue that connects.

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OPINION: Dating apps commodify human connection

By Emma Howard · Monday, July 13 6:26 p.m.

Nothing says you attract what you fear quite like my Hinge likes.

OPINION: The data center and the great consolidation

By Eric Cannon · Sunday, July 12 6:34 p.m.

On the politics of scale that benefits from uncertain times.

OPINION: Maybe there are not small teams anymore

By Astrid Alomia · Sunday, July 12 2 p.m.

The World Cup proved that determination can challenge history and redefine football’s underdogs.

OPINION: The problem with teaching the Bible in public schools

By Eric Cannon · Wednesday, July 8 1:04 p.m.

Or any book, for that matter.

OPINION: The Empire State Building climbers’ message should not be used for advertising

By Steven Leatherwood · Tuesday, July 7 5:43 p.m.

Corporations thrive at stealing visuals while ignoring the actual messages behind them.

OPINION: Should public schools teach children the Bible?

By Eric Cannon · Sunday, July 5 5:53 p.m.

What does religion have to do with civics class?

OPINION: Instagram ‘Instants’ call back to the app’s original purpose. Why isn’t it working?

By Emma Howard · Thursday, July 2 12:40 p.m.

Since 2010, the social media app has evolved from quick pics to curated dumps.

GUEST COLUMN: What America’s 250th anniversary demands of us

By Guest writer · Wednesday, July 1 6:13 p.m.

America’s 250th anniversary demands reflective patriotism. That means principled honesty and hope for renewal.

LETTER: What is our reaction to AI?

By Guest writer · Monday, June 29 4:47 p.m.

Artificial intelligence is already changing our economy.

GUEST COLUMN: IU must lead the reconstruction of academic freedom and civic life

By Guest writer · Monday, June 29 4:41 p.m.

The consequences of academic freedom's decline have been substantial.

OPINION: How to experience Bloomington as B-town, not Bloom

By Odessa Lyon · Friday, June 5 9 a.m.

Unlock the townie side of Bloomington by practicing Midwestern manners.

COLUMN: Monthly music discoveries: New MUNA album and more in May

By Abby Whited · Thursday, June 4 11 a.m.

These three albums helped soundtrack my transition from spring endings to summer beginnings.

COLUMN: ‘Backrooms’ brings the original viral web series to the big screen

By Hope Bernard · Wednesday, June 3 6 p.m.

The film’s eerie atmosphere is paired with psychologically compelling performances.

COLUMN: ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 is quite the rollercoaster

By Steven Leatherwood · Wednesday, June 3 2:46 p.m.

The season had a lot to like but didn’t really feel like “Euphoria.”

COLUMN: 5 artists your summer playlist is missing

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Tuesday, June 2 4:46 p.m.

The sound of summer doesn’t have to include the same old songs.

COLUMN: Films for Pride Month: ‘Yentl,’ ‘Mulan’ and their queer subtexts

By Steven Leatherwood · Monday, June 1 8:43 p.m.

These two movies are beloved by the LGBTQ+ community, and it’s easy to see why.

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OPINION: Is that a pyre, Mr. Beckwith?

OPINION: In praise of the Senate

OPINION: Collagen supplements are not the secret sauce for hair growth

OPINION: The lost art of free speech

OPINION: Dating apps commodify human connection

OPINION: The data center and the great consolidation

OPINION: Maybe there are not small teams anymore

OPINION: The problem with teaching the Bible in public schools

OPINION: The Empire State Building climbers’ message should not be used for advertising

OPINION: Should public schools teach children the Bible?

OPINION: Instagram ‘Instants’ call back to the app’s original purpose. Why isn’t it working?

GUEST COLUMN: What America’s 250th anniversary demands of us

LETTER: What is our reaction to AI?

GUEST COLUMN: IU must lead the reconstruction of academic freedom and civic life

OPINION: How to experience Bloomington as B-town, not Bloom

COLUMN: Monthly music discoveries: New MUNA album and more in May

COLUMN: ‘Backrooms’ brings the original viral web series to the big screen

COLUMN: ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 is quite the rollercoaster

COLUMN: 5 artists your summer playlist is missing

COLUMN: Films for Pride Month: ‘Yentl,’ ‘Mulan’ and their queer subtexts

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