Opinion

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We all must act to prevent sexual assault

Women’s issues. Sexual assault is a women’s problem. Why are so many women being sexually assaulted?

Letter to the Editor: The future of protein

Last month, I had the privilege of attending Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. This trade expo gathers all natural companies from small start-ups piloting make-your-own tempeh machines to the natural foods titans, such as Silk and Daiya foods. When walking around the trade expo, wide-eyed with my clipboard in hand, one thing became clear–the natural foods industry is exploding. Whether you call it a food revolution or a plantocalypse, our food system is being reinvented.

The Trump campaign needs to reorganize if they want to win

Presidential candidate Donald Trump took a big hit in Wisconsin, and now his resilience is questionable.

We can’t stifle ideas we don’t agree with

I am a proud member of the millennial generation. I meet many of the stereotypical expectations of being a millennial; I consider myself to be tech-savvy and plan on voting for Bernie Sanders in my home state’s primary.

Being vocal can help in developing ideas

Lately, I’ve found myself trapped in a crammed cavity of writer’s block. Writing for the opinion section of any publication presents endless opportunity; one can write about simply anything that they feel strongly about.

Cuba fosters climate of unanimity, not censorship

Spring break takes people to a variety of destinations. My 2016 destination was set as of October the previous year.

Anger is the driving force in the coming election

Anger has been a constant theme of this year’s election. The campaigns of Donald Trump and Sen.

Sexual orientation is not grounds for discrimination

On March 23, 2016, North Carolina Governor Pat McCroy signed a law preventing local governments in the state of North Carolina from creating legislation to protect transgender and gay people.

Madison should ‘feel the Bern’ this Tuesday

Last night, the Kohl Center hosted an extremely passionate crowd. A crowd that had gathered as a result of Sen.

Letter to the editor: Next president must protect, expand Obamacare

On Monday, March 23rd 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. Six years later, I’m so thankful to be one of the 20 million people who have gained quality, affordable healthcare coverage as a result.

The United States needs to act against terrorism

Madrid, London, Paris and Brussels...will it ever end? Last Tuesday, innocent civilians in Belgium were terrorized as horrifying attacks killed dozens in a Brussels airport and a subway station.  As Americans, we nervously gaze across an ocean to a continent that feels even more vulnerable than the U.S.

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The GOP is to blame for Trump’s primary success

You may have heard that Donald Trump is the front-runner to win the Republican presidential nomination.

Trump does not match the GOP brand

At the first Republican debate, which seems like an eternity ago, Fox News anchor Bret Baier led off the debate by asking the candidates to raise their hand if they were “unwilling” to pledge their support behind the eventual Republican nominee.

Self-driving cars will eradicate accidents

Did you know that 81 percent of car crashes are due to human error? Lately, the media has constantly been discussing ways to make the road a safer place.

Gender can’t solely pick the next president

When I was younger, I was constantly taught to act like a woman. Until one day I asked, “what does it mean to be a woman?” One of my teachers in elementary school scolded me for not acting like a girl.

Are universities providing misinformation?

While the college experience is one of the milestones that many Americans reminisce on for the rest of their lives, the main reason students go to college is so they can get a job once they graduate.

There is too much emphasis placed in STEM

I’d be lying if I said I don’t feel sheepish, maybe even insecure, when I tell people I’m undecided about my intended major.

Cardinal View: Civic engagement is more than presidential voting

Election season is once again upon us. We’ve been inundated with presidential election coverage since last summer and have seen a particularly volatile cycle unfold over the past several months.

Voter ID laws are limiting democracy

Last month, I took time out of my day to go to the Red Gym and vote. The primary election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court opening was being held, and I was eager to fulfill my democratic duty. As my Wisconsinite friends got waved through and casted their votes, I was held up.