COLUMN: Joe Biden’s promised $15 minimum wage up for debate on social media
Americans let capitalism thrive by judging people for where they work and thinking that one job is more skilled than another.
Opinion Archives
Feb. 03, 2021
Jan. 31, 2021
COLUMN: Standardized test scores should no longer falter applicants in the college process
COVID-19 proved that it’s possible to accept applicants with a test-optional program. Why not keep it once the pandemic is over?
Jan. 31, 2021
COLUMN: An does it all: keeping busy in the time of COVID-19
Balancing school, work and personal life, it’s important to keep in mind what’s truly important.
Jan. 31, 2021
COLUMN: Kristina Essig brings the fundamentals of sisterhood to ADPi
Kristina Essig defines what it means to “live for each other” in ADPi by bringing the girls together.
Jan. 30, 2021
COLUMN: Digest distressing emotions to process and prevail
After a tumultuous year, it’s important to feel all of the feels, and then let them go.
Jan. 30, 2021
COLUMN: Returning to a red state feels difficult after U.S. Capitol violence
Following the invasion of the Capitol, stubborn Trump supporters and their threats force fear in many Columbia residents.
Jan. 07, 2021
Editorial: MU, affiliates must publicly denounce Hawley, cease financial support
As Trump exits public office, Josh Hawley remains a politician who prioritizes political power over the safety of democracy.
Jan. 06, 2021
COLUMN: College students’ motivation levels damaged from remote learning at home
What’s functionally a two-month-long winter break poses negative effects on college students.
Jan. 03, 2021
COLUMN: The U.S. has an opportunity to not repeat the mistakes made in 2020
From my column in February to now, let’s look at what went wrong and turned a few cases into a nationwide threat.
Dec. 12, 2020
COLUMN: Chipotle’s Real Foodprint shames customers for food choices
The new Real Foodprint initiative simultaneously allows Chipotle to blame customers for their increased carbon emissions while taking responsibility for their shortcomings.
Dec. 10, 2020
COLUMN: Black Friday creates more waste than environment can take
Excessive spending on Black Friday results in waste piling the oceans and landfills.
Dec. 10, 2020
COLUMN: A turbulent election, a divided country
After a contested presidential election, the American political future looks bleak.
Dec. 09, 2020
COLUMN: It is time to face the facts and condemn the KKK as a domestic terrorist group
The KKK fits the description of a terrorist group, yet America refuses to officially denounce them as such.
Dec. 08, 2020
COLUMN: Holiday labor division perpetuates sexist roles
One person should not have to decorate the house, plan holiday traditions, cook, clean, buy gifts, organize gatherings and do numerous other tasks.
Dec. 08, 2020
COLUMN: Georgia senate runoff election should be devoid of national influence
Only Georgia citizens understand Georgian issues. Non-Georgians should follow the lead of people who have been doing the work for years.
Nov. 22, 2020
COLUMN: Mamma Mia! Here we go home again
As students make the decision on whether to return to campus after Thanksgiving, they must keep in mind their lives will change no matter what they decide.
Nov. 22, 2020
COLUMN: Contextualizing Thomas Jefferson doesn’t forgive his racism
MU’s Taskforce for Contextualization of Thomas Jefferson is a poorly planned and executed idea that will not appease students seeking racial justice.
Nov. 20, 2020
COLUMN: Daylight saving time needs to be abolished
Daylight saving time is a bi-yearly hassle that the world would be better off without.
Nov. 20, 2020
COLUMN: Proctorio can prevent cheating at the expense of student privacy
While professors are now more concerned about students cheating on online exams, some have turned to software like Proctorio to monitor their behaviors. Students are concerned that this software violates their privacy.
Nov. 17, 2020
COLUMN: Feed small businesses and eat the rich for Thanksgiving
As the holiday season approaches, shop local and avoid large retailers like Amazon.
