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COLUMN: In defense of Aquaman

By Andrew Wurdeman · Sunday, July 26,2015 8:13 p.m.

If pop cultural mainstream opinion had its way, superhero Aquaman would remain under-explored and ridiculed.

COLUMN: College is more than an MRS degree

By Shelbey Vandenbroucke · Sunday, July 26,2015 8:12 p.m.

If you spend your time at IU seeking your soulmate, you're missing out on so much more.

COLUMN: GOP candidates grasp at Planned Parenthood’s ethical, research-funding straws

By Maggie Eickhoff · Sunday, July 26,2015 8:11 p.m.

The Planned Parenthood fetal tissue “sale” debacle has been a nightmare for pro-choice organizations and women’s rights activists who are attempting to have their voices heard.

EDITORIAL: Share a Coke ... or else

By Editorial Board · Sunday, July 26,2015 8:07 p.m.

The Student Organization Accounts office is responsible for enforcing a troubling spending restriction on student organizations and RPS staff through an arrangement with Coca-Cola.

COLUMN: It's not over til the assaulted lady sings

By Sarah Kissel · Wednesday, July 22,2015 8:26 p.m.

"Opera breathes. Sexual assault committed on stage is unbearably repulsive."

COLUMN: Runway teens are sexualized in the fashion scene

By Jessica Karl · Wednesday, July 22,2015 8:26 p.m.

It's time for runway fashion to start picking on somebody their own age.

EDITORIAL: Life is the pits

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, July 22,2015 8:26 p.m.

People have no legitimate reason to be getting up at arms about colorful underarm hair on women.

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.

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.

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.

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