opinion Last Updated 4 hours ago Sharp Around the Edges: Censorship of chanting in sports has gone too far By Jack Williams The comment was aggressive, that is true, but did not target the player’s sexuality, gender, nationally, religion or background in any way, shape or form. So what’s the big deal?
Opinion 2/19/2019, 12:24pm LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hoosiers deserve to feel safe and protected By Contributor Hates crimes are on the rise across the country, and that is being felt right here in Indiana. An FBI report released in 2017 states that hate crimes rose 17 percent compared to the prior year.
opinion 2/18/2019, 11:00am Open-Minded: The fifth “one” By Sophie Nulph Nothing says “Catholic family” quite like five kids plus pets, in-laws and grandkids. Also known as my family. Good job mom and dad!
opinion 2/15/2019, 11:00am Sharp Around the Edges: Embrace the alliance, excuse the X By Jack Williams There’s no doubt that the National Football League (NFL) is the leader in all of the United States and world in american football. Bringing in $13 billion a year, the league is not only the biggest money maker in the country, but the world.
opinion 2/14/2019, 2:00pm Loud and Clear: Love is not just romance By Elena Stidham “I love you” is a term I have said the most to people who aren’t my romantic partner. Ever since I was a child these words have referred to my friends, my family and even my roommate. Yet as I got older I learned that these habits are almost always overshadowed by a completely different context: romance.
opinion 2/13/2019, 11:30am Kennedi’s Kaleidoscope: Recognizing all disabilities By Kennedi Barnett Breath in for four counts, hold for four counts and exhale for four counts. Clench your toes and relax. Clench your teeth and relax. Clench your fists and relax. Remember to stay still and breathe slowly. Close your eyes and picture a moment that makes you happy, a concert that changed your life or a person you love. This helps me cope. This is how I get through the day in one piece. But it does not stop the panic attacks from happening.
opinion 2/12/2019, 3:30pm Unspoken: A state of becoming By Demi Lawrence I am currently in a state of becoming. I am moving toward a better me.
opinion 2/6/2019, 11:06am Shepard’s Corner: Too far gone By Jordan Rhodes In the past few weeks and days, I have looked at the recent government shutdown, the division it has caused and I can’t help but notice the blatant disregard for facts, logic and reality. I am not a fan of President Trump, but this goes far beyond that. This goes for his supporters.
opinion 2/5/2019, 4:16pm Dugout Chatter: It should have been the Saints By Zach Piatt I watched this year’s Super Bowl. I saw New England’s defense dominate the entirety of the game. I saw Julian Edelman become the only bright spot in either offense. I saw the horrible halftime show. I saw Los Angeles punt on nine of its 12 possessions. I saw Bill Belichick and Tom Brady win their sixth ring together. What I didn’t see was the team that most deserved to be playing on the NFL’s biggest stage: the New Orleans Saints.
opinion 2/5/2019, 11:00am Open-Minded: The two sides of body shaming By Sophie Nulph I have experienced both fat and skinny shaming, and both are equally damaging.
opinion 2/4/2019, 8:06pm Full Dis-Chlo-sure: The new Ted Bundy film was weird By Chloe Fellwock I’ve been hearing a lot recently about this new Ted Bundy movie starring Zac Efron, “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” along with the controversy over his portrayal and the surging interest in the Bundy case following Netflix’s release of “The Ted Bundy Tapes.”
opinion 1/30/2019, 1:17pm OUR VIEW: Student Media holds an important part in journalism, everyday life By Editorial Board A journalist is a journalist. Put “student” in front of journalist and nothing changes — we are journalists. On Student Press Freedom Day, hosted by the Student Press Law Center (SPLC), we reflect on why student press is important and needs to be protected.
opinion 1/30/2019, 11:45am Headstrong: The frozen truth By Scott Fleener Talks of soldiers getting frostbite were quickly spreading across the different companies that day. It was 3-5 degrees outside in South Korea, at best.
opinion 1/24/2019, 2:50am Unspoken: Seven years strong By Demi Lawrence 153 days. There are 153 days until the day I’ll have been waiting seven years for.
opinion 1/17/2019, 12:00am Kennedi’s Kaleidoscope: The Politics of an Interracial Relationship By Kennedi Barnett I had become so used to the acceptance and inclusivity of a college campus I almost forgot that the world may not be as comfortable with people of different races being in a relationship.
opinion 1/16/2019, 2:46pm Sam’s Shorts: Shutting down reality By Sam Barloga There is a crisis in our country. However, it is not a crisis at our borders, but a crisis manufactured by the administration of President Donald Trump.
Opinion 1/10/2019, 11:00am Unspoken: More to consider By Demi Lawrence I came into this controversial topic with the intent to back up my uneducated opinion of forgiveness.
opinion 12/27/2018, 9:00am Blake’s Beats: The Microwave Society By Blake Williamson Normally, a day where you get new albums from Earl Sweatshirt, The 1975 and Meek Mill would constitute a reason to rejoice.
opinion 12/13/2018, 11:30am Loud and Clear: Christmas in a drink By Elena Stidham Each holiday has that one food that completely polarises humanity as much as politics. It can range from something simple as candy corn on Halloween to something as personal as cranberry relish on Thanksgiving.
opinion 12/12/2018, 4:32pm Full Dis-Chloe-sure: Online shopping hates me By Chloe Fellwock Once again, my socks have been knocked clean off my unsuspecting feet. My beef has been broiled to the core.
News 1/29/2019, 9:57am Campus, rejoice: Ball State classes canceled Wednesday through Thursday morning
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