Opinion

As recent events show, cultural tropes that perpetuate violence against women abound, both in and out of the locker room.

Donald Trump's "straight talk" has been both admired and criticized by commentators and voters alike. Is there merit to his approach?

Back in July, during the Republican National Convention, some strange images circulated on the internet. Some tough-looking, blue eyed, blond cowboys, held signs with the curious phrase, “Latinos para Trump.” Obviously, something was not right about these pictures. Although Latinos are an ethnicity and not a race, and there are plenty of blue-eyed, blond Latinos, those holding … Continue reading "Trump and the Latin American Left: Strange Bedfellows"

Though no doubt warranted, scrutiny surrounding Betty Shelby's killing of Terence Crutcher follows well-known patterns of gender bias.

Nathan Reed explores whether abstinence-only sex education is a moral way to talk about sex in a modern society.

Contrary to comments by Donald Trump, historical precedent suggests an extensive relationship between women and military service.

Why did the President of Mexico decide to meet with an incendiary candidate who argues that the country is a haven for drugs and crime?

Couching racial differences in understanding alone does little to foster common ground. Here's how hip-hop could change that.

Donald Trump. Not a day goes by when I don’t hear that name. It is constantly on the news and it is what everybody is talking about. So much so, it is almost inescapable. This man has killed it. Since the start of his campaign he has managed to grasp the attention of the media, … Continue reading "Vote On Principle*"

I’m voting for Hillary Clinton. As a young, liberal, white male, that may come as a surprise. Bernie Sanders has captured the heart and soul of my generation through a combination of emphasis on environmental protection, social justice, and student debt. His campaign has churned out t-shirts bearing his face among the cast of Seinfeld … Continue reading "Why I’m Voting for Hillary"

Corn and soybeans are profitable crops, as evident by their popularity. But have these crops sneakily done more to our lives than simply give us soy butter and popcorn?

Studies on gun violence and public health have long been stymied by Congressional and bureaucratic opposition. Amy Brown argues that it's time for this to change.

Despite DePauw's strong tradition of Greek life, it is time to critically examine fraternities and the problematic trends in masculinity that they can create.

The Texas legislature voted to allow guns within all public university buildings in Texas in June, with the legislation set to take effect in August – just in time for the new school year. The bill was welcomed by supporters of concealed carry rights, but many people have condemned the bill for negatively affecting education. … Continue reading "This and That: The Implications of Guns on Campus"

David Shields' War Is Beautiful illuminates the questions surrounding the New York Times' coverage of the Iraq War.

Student loans issued by the government are growing with each year. How does the federal government plan on collecting on these loans if the debtor refuses to pay?

Corby Burger argues that the debate surrounding Apple, the FBI and cyber security must not only take place within the courts.

Our mental health system has improved since the times of dungeons and horrific treatments. But with one-third of the homeless population diganosed with a mental illness, is there room for growth in the mental health treatment department?

In many states, minors charged with certain crimes can be tried as adults. Although some of the minors who enter the system are convicted of serious crimes, many are charged with non-violent offenses. The argument for trying minors as adults is that it ensures public safety – however, research shows the opposite. In Jessica Lahey’s article … Continue reading "Should Minors Stay in Adult Prisons?"

Part of Post-World War II policy in Germany was to ban Nazi propaganda and symbols from being displayed. This includes propaganda from the Nazi regime that we commonly see in museums or is shown in history classes. While I found German Holocaust and history museums to be largely well-done and factual despite the restrictions, containing … Continue reading "Mein Kampf and German Censorship"