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LETTER: An open letter to the President and the Provost regarding student media

By Letter to the Editor · Wednesday, April 24 5:33 p.m.

The IU administration preaches collaboration and trust, but their actions suggest the opposite.

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OPINION: The ugly side of the cosmetics industry

By Pehal Aashish Kothari · Wednesday, April 24 12:41 p.m.

Animal testing in the cosmetics industry is unethical.

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OPINION: This week's end-of-the-semester hot takes

By IDS staff · Tuesday, April 23 3:26 p.m.

This week the opinion desk discussed exams, projects and dead week.

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COLUMN: “The Virgin Suicides” reflects modern-day sexism, making it more than just a book or movie

By Kate Hutner · Tuesday, April 23 11:48 a.m.

“The Virgin Suicides” discusses the male gaze, stereotypes and the patriarchal system.

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COLUMN: Things I wish I could tell my freshman year self

By Thalia Alleman · Monday, April 22 1:52 p.m.

Adulthood isn’t as daunting as it seems!

OPINION: Homophobia is still prevalent online

By Advait Save · Monday, April 22 1:41 p.m.

Social media anonymity fuels hate speech by dehumanizing users.

GUEST COLUMN: My arrest in Dunn Meadow is IUPD’s mistake and Whitten’s embarrassment

By Guest writer · Sunday, April 21 12:26 p.m.

IU’s handling of peaceful protesters is another reason to doubt Whitten’s leadership.

OPINION: Reusable water bottles are meant to be reusable

By Faith Badgley · Sunday, April 21 10:40 a.m.

Things that are meant to stop waste in turn help create it.

COLUMN: A guide to saviors during finals week

By Pehal Aashish Kothari · Thursday, April 18 10:57 a.m.

There are many ways to stay mentally and physically fit during finals.

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS: IU won’t support student media. The IDS will be walking out.

By Nic Napier and Salome Cloteaux · Thursday, April 18 8 a.m.

The IDS, along with IU student media, is under threat by our own university.

OPINION: The end of my dorm era

By Jack Davis · Wednesday, April 17 4:24 p.m.

Despite negative stereotypes about dorm living, it transformed my freshman experience.

OPINION: How to stay informed in the age of misinformation

By Vincent Winkler · Wednesday, April 17 1:48 p.m.

Social media is our most popular source of information – and our most untrustworthy.

OPINION: Get moving!

By Ainsley Foster · Tuesday, April 16 10:33 a.m.

Here’s how to get motivated when you just don't feel like it.

OPINION: What is a brain-computer interface, and will you eventually have one?

By Vincent Winkler · Monday, April 15 4:57 p.m.

New competition is entering the world of BCI technology.

OPINION: Don't throw your solar eclipse glasses away, donate them

By Vincent Winkler · Monday, April 15 11:36 a.m.

Don’t know what to do with your solar eclipse glasses? We’ve got you covered.

COLUMN: A reflection on my move to Bloomington

By Isabella Vesperini · Sunday, April 14 5:42 p.m.

I felt hesitant about moving to a smaller town and leaving Philadelphia behind.

OPINION: Understanding the power of student activism

By Advait Save · Sunday, April 14 2:22 p.m.

College protests cultivate civic engagement, shaping socially conscious citizens.

OPINION: It’s about longevity

By Caitlyn Kulczycki · Sunday, April 14 9 a.m.

Adopting healthy habits has so many benefits.

OPINION: A total solar eclipse and reclaiming child-like wonder

By Ellie Willhite · Thursday, April 11 4:41 p.m.

For adults, respites are few and far between; but they don’t have to be.

OPINION: Life by the time of totality 2044

By Jack Davis · Thursday, April 11 2:30 p.m.

Twenty years pass quickly and create a huge amount of change.

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LETTER: An open letter to the President and the Provost regarding student media

OPINION: The ugly side of the cosmetics industry

OPINION: This week's end-of-the-semester hot takes

COLUMN: “The Virgin Suicides” reflects modern-day sexism, making it more than just a book or movie

COLUMN: Things I wish I could tell my freshman year self

OPINION: Homophobia is still prevalent online

GUEST COLUMN: My arrest in Dunn Meadow is IUPD’s mistake and Whitten’s embarrassment

OPINION: Reusable water bottles are meant to be reusable

COLUMN: A guide to saviors during finals week

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS: IU won’t support student media. The IDS will be walking out.

OPINION: The end of my dorm era

OPINION: How to stay informed in the age of misinformation

OPINION: Get moving!

OPINION: What is a brain-computer interface, and will you eventually have one?

OPINION: Don't throw your solar eclipse glasses away, donate them

COLUMN: A reflection on my move to Bloomington

OPINION: Understanding the power of student activism

OPINION: It’s about longevity

OPINION: A total solar eclipse and reclaiming child-like wonder

OPINION: Life by the time of totality 2044

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