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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.

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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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EDITORIAL: It takes a nation

By Editorial Board · Sunday, July 5,2015 8:52 p.m.

America's new manifest destiny should be finding room for improvement.

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COLUMN: Love won at a constitutional cost

By Andrew Wurdeman · Wednesday, July 1,2015 9:31 p.m.

The basis for the same-sex marriage decision has set a precedent that may lead to future trouble.

EDITORIAL: Lady contenders for legal tender

By Editorial Board , Madison Hogan , Andrew Wurdeman , Jessica Karl and Samuel Dickman · Wednesday, July 1,2015 9:15 p.m.

We have a few ideas for which American heroine should take the ten-dollar bill.

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COLUMN: Martin O'Malley the for Vice President

By Jared Thompson · Wednesday, July 1,2015 9:06 p.m.

While Martin O'Malley may not be a likely candidate for the democratic nomination, he'd make the perfect Vice President

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COLUMN: Fair play for female athletes

By Natalie Rowthorn · Wednesday, July 1,2015 9:04 p.m.

Women's soccer, like many other women's sports, is subjected to foul gender discrepancies.

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COLUMN: When universities turn away depressed students

By Matthew Cinkoske · Sunday, June 28,2015 8:18 p.m.

Student depression is already challenging enough. Universities refusing to let depressed students return after a leave makes matters worse.

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COLUMN: Is Shakespeare outdated?

By Nancy Wu · Sunday, June 28,2015 7:49 p.m.

The modern, diverse public high school raises the question if the works of Shakespeare still have a place.

EDITORIAL: 10 tips to get oriented

By Editorial Board · Sunday, June 28,2015 7:40 p.m.

"Three things are certain in the life of an IU Hoosier: death, taxes, and orientation."

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COLUMN: Donald is a wild card, not a Trump card

By Maggie Eickhoff · Sunday, June 28,2015 7:38 p.m.

Newly announced GOP presidential contender Donald Trump has already created diplomatic and media tensions.

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COLUMN: Love needs to keep winning

By Griffin Leeds · Saturday, June 27,2015 3:40 p.m.

The marriage equality victory from the Obergefell v. Hodges U.S. Supreme Court decision should act as a turn in the tide to help bring equality to all Americans.

COLUMN: I can wave this flag

By Eduardo Salas · Wednesday, June 24,2015 8:31 p.m.

"Because if it’s not the Mexican flag, it’s speaking Spanish in public or simply having a brown face..."

COLUMN: One nation, underrepresented

By Sarah Kissel · Wednesday, June 24,2015 8:31 p.m.

"Symbols are powerful, compelling, evocative and useful. They unite us, divide us, inspire us and horrify us."

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COLUMN: Fashion's tight grip on our bodies

By Jessica Karl · Wednesday, June 24,2015 8:31 p.m.

Fashion has always taken a toll on our bodies. Many say it’s the price you pay to look good, but how high is the price?

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COLUMN: J. Law's paycheck marks progress

By Madison Hogan · Sunday, June 21,2015 8:16 p.m.

Lawrence and a few other major actresses are demanding payment that is free from sexual prejudice.

COLUMN: A good ally is hard to find

By Griffin Leeds · Sunday, June 21,2015 8:16 p.m.

Now that queer is cool, a few things need to be said about allies.

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COLUMN: Hoosier GOP doesn't want SCOTUS victories

By Jared Thompson · Sunday, June 21,2015 8:16 p.m.

Affordable Care Act and Marriage Equality opposition from the U.S. Supreme Court would make Indiana's GOP look really bad right before reelection.

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COLUMN: A right mess

By Andrew Wurdeman · Thursday, June 18,2015 9:03 a.m.

"A democracy is only as strong as its ballot."

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COLUMN: A call for structure

By Samuel Dickman · Thursday, June 18,2015 8:43 a.m.

Privileged or not, everyone would benefit from introducing a little more structure to their lives.

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