Erik Opsal

Take advantage of all UW-Madison offers, use diploma for change
By Erik Opsal
As graduates of UW-Madison, we are given every opportunity these people are denied, and now it’s up to us to make the best of it.

College Democrats take student input seriously
By Erik Opsal
YouTube video by president and vice president of College Democrats of America shows great value in student feedback.

Investing in single-family housing worth the costs
By Erik Opsal
Increased student demand for high rise apartments creates housing vacancy, need to convert houses into single-family homes.

‘Bitter’ comments don’t affect Obama in polls
By Erik Opsal
Recent attempts by opponents to spin Obama as elitist prove ineffective in projected Pennsylvania polls.

Tremendous potential for Lawton as governor
By Erik Opsal
If Doyle decides to call it quits, Lawton would serve the state well as governor.

Regulation of misleading political ads not enough
By Erik Opsal
Eric argues that election day amounted to the triumph of special interests and loathsome tactics over the fair democratic process.

Free speech essential to expanding age of media
By Erik Opsal
Case surrounding freewhitewater.com showcases important of granting freedom of speech rights of journalists to bloggers

For Healthy Wisconsin, it’s time to get serious
By Erik Opsal
Healthy Wisconsin bill important to state despite it's cost.

Clinton victories signify little in endless primary
By Erik Opsal
After winning Ohio and Texas, Obama still leads Clinton by 150 delegates, and will widen the gap in coming weeks.

ID scanners won’t cease targeted drinking habits
By Erik Opsal
PACE objectives will not be achieved with university-funded ID scanners offered to local bars.

Obama more than just an entrancing speaker
By Erik Opsal
Obama the only candidate with legitimate ability to bring about new national order

Fates of candidates rest in hands of 796 voters
By Erik Opsal
Democratic race may come down to superdelegate's votes

Coulter’s endorsement of Clinton misleading
By Erik Opsal
Questionable actions from far right in endorsing Clinton rather than McCain

Students need to stand against CNI’s report
By Erik Opsal
Capital Neighborhood Inc.'s alcohol report wrongfully blames students and is counterproductive to the city

Groups will continue to challenge vague bylaws
By Erik Opsal
ASM's "significant addiontial components" bylaw is too vague to prevent other groups from challenging SSFC grant denials

Increased tuition not necessary for excellence
By Erik Opsal
Farrell's call for raising tuition will not help students at UW-Madison

Taxpayers paid the bills while Giuliani strayed
By Erik Opsal
Giuliani's latest scandal goes relatively unnoticed by the press

Texting while driving ban hard for cops to enforce
By Erik Opsal
Lasee' proposed bill to ban text messaging while driving has merit, but will be too difficult to consistently enforce.

Judge caters to student needs better than Kumar
By Erik Opsal
Eli Judge has been a better representative for students than Ashok Kumar

Dems failing to contest Bush’s policies, nominee
By Erik Opsal
Eventhough Democrats gained control of the Senate and added seats in the House, they still cave to Bush

Evangelicals may unite with Dems on beliefs
By Erik Opsal
Evangelicals may be able to align with Democrats on the issue of health care.

Horowitz wants debate, fails to engage in one
By Erik Opsal
David Horowitz displays disrespect to students while attempting to spark debate

Ron Paul could give GOP hope to join mainstream
By Erik Opsal
The “Ron Paul Revolution” has hit Madison; at least that is what the graffiti on Bascom Hill says. With a surprising amount of support so far in the race—$5 million raised in the third quarter—Ron Paul’s candidacy, and the subsequent revival of

Grand ole’ Thompson hardly the GOP ‘savior’
By Erik Opsal
Since he entered the race in September, Thompson has failed miserably to whip up the frenzy so many republicans expected of him.

Hypocritical war rhetoric not OK
By Erik Opsal
Republicans have carte blanche in attacking others’ patriotism, and represents the partisan double standard that exists today in Washington.

Forty years of progress lost in Jena Six scandal
By Erik Opsal
The Jena Six case brings to light injustices that have boiled under the surface of our country since its existence.

Lawmaker’s misplaced priorites prove insanity
By Erik Opsal
Rep. Lasee, R-Green Bay, proved he is insane when he inquired into a bogus allegation.

GOP can say ‘adios’ to hispanic vote in 2008
By Erik Opsal
Republican candidate's reluctance to participate in new-age debates will cost them in the election.

Old Ogg: The answer to our homeless freshmen
By Erik Opsal
Old Ogg hall could have offset the chronic lack of University Housing

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