Columns

Assistant Coach Becky Hammon breaks through the glass ceiling

By Frank Bonner · Wednesday, July 22,2015 8:09 p.m.

It is time for more female head coaches.

COLUMN: A feminist critique of 'Trainwreck'

By Madison Hogan · Sunday, July 19,2015 7:46 p.m.

"Asking questions like 'Is this piece of media feminist?' is as irrelevant as  asking, 'Is this piece of media  my friend?'"

COLUMN: We hurt the ones we love

By Samuel Dickman · Sunday, July 19,2015 7:43 p.m.

"In the name of bettering our lives, we must make an honest and humble effort to contemplate and  combat our urges to burn those closest to us."

EDITORIAL: Outside Gentlemen's Quarterly

By Editorial Board · Sunday, July 19,2015 7:29 p.m.

While Amy Schumer's saucy, starry-eyed GQ cover raised some eyebrows and concerns, the only thing we're raising is our glasses to irreverent comedic confidence.

COLUMN: Planned Parenthood video reveals more about ourselves than abortion

By Andrew Wurdeman · Wednesday, July 15,2015 8:26 p.m.

Regardless of politics, we need to address how we address abortion.

COLUMN: Unconventional symbiosis

By Griffin Leeds · Wednesday, July 15,2015 8:26 p.m.

Columnist Griffin Leeds talks with Department of Communication and Culture Associate Instructor Cory Barker about the way Internet has affected fandom and conventions now Comic Con is concluded.

COLUMN: Airlines make passengers face more than just their problems

By Natalie Rowthorn · Wednesday, July 15,2015 8:25 p.m.

A futuristic air travel seat design has caused an outcry.

If you don't love Brandon Crawford, you're wrong

By Michael Hughes · Wednesday, July 15,2015 7:42 p.m.

For the first time in his career, Crawford was an all-star.

MLB expansion could be a mistake

By Frank Bonner · Wednesday, July 15,2015 7:41 p.m.

Leagues should avoid prolonging their respective seasons.

COLUMN: Dylann Roof’s gun possession mishap leaves the US needing more

By Maggie Eickhoff · Sunday, July 12,2015 10 p.m.

The revelation that white supremacist Dylann Roof acquired his gun through a background check loophole proves that the current system is broken.

COLUMN: Credit card bans do not cure prostitution's ills

By Nancy Wu · Sunday, July 12,2015 10 p.m.

The plan of an Illinois sheriff to combat prostitution may hurt those already at a social disadvantage.

COLUMN: Lessons for spending the summer in Bloomington

By Matthew Cinkoske · Sunday, July 12,2015 10 p.m.

Reflections on the Bloomington summer experience in clickbait list form.

EDITORIAL: Lessons from the Cosby assault allegations

By Editorial Board · Sunday, July 12,2015 10 p.m.

The Associated Press found 2005 papers documenting Bill Cosby under oath admitting to acquiring Quaaludes with the intention to drug women. So, what should we take away?

EDITORIAL: Gag me with a Spain

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, July 8,2015 8:12 p.m.

A widely contested and heinously problematic public security law went into effect in Spain on July 1, inciting public uproar and numerous protests — all for good reason. New restrictions of what critics are calling the ‘gag law’ include, but are not limited to: the prohibition of “unauthorized protest,” disruption of public events, the use social media to call on others to protest and the photographing and disrespecting police.

COLUMN: Fiorina is the new Palin

By Eduardo Salas · Wednesday, July 8,2015 8:11 p.m.

One of the most notorious political ads of all time starts a little something like this: A big, open field of grazing sheep comes into focus with a female voice calmly talking about leadership, honor, wholesomeness.

COLUMN: Wary of pure dairy

By Sarah Kissel · Wednesday, July 8,2015 8:11 p.m.

In this advertising-saturated age, it has become a common-sense expectation that commercials intentionally attempt to mislead us.

COLUMN: The evolution of Justin Bieber

By Jessica Karl · Wednesday, July 8,2015 8:10 p.m.

I know that many will dismiss this column as nothing but celebrity nonsense. And yes, I understand that Greece has until Sunday to avoid bankruptcy, that Jared of Subway is facing far tougher times than his prior obesity and that China is dealing with a serious problem due to a major market selloff.

Spurs hit the jackpot in free agency

By Frank Bonner · Wednesday, July 8,2015 8:01 p.m.

LaMarcus Aldridge could continue the reign in San Antonio.

COLUMN: Wearing the American Flag

By Shelbey Vandenbroucke · Sunday, July 5,2015 8:52 p.m.

For the past week, my Instagram feed has been graced with nothing but groups of girls on lakes and fraternity bros on boats, wrapping themselves in the American flag and showing off their stars-and-stripes bathing suits.

COLUMN: An office pet's place is in the home

By Madison Hogan · Sunday, July 5,2015 8:52 p.m.

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article, “The Office pet is a pig. No, really,” that described exotic pet owners pushing for the same rights as dog owners to bring their animals to pet friendly offices. It’s theorized that allowing pets at work will reduce stress and boost employee morale. In said article, quotes were taken from parakeet, snake, ferret, butterfly and pig owners who enjoyed bringing their unusual companions to the workplace.

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