Tree Appreciation: Exploding Fruit Trees and Other Arboreal Creations
Anna Geldert, Deputy Editor, Student Life
November 22, 2019
Sometimes it seems that fall is the only time of year that trees are truly appreciated. They sit there, ignored, all green and silently fantastic from April through September, but the moment October hits and their leaves change, suddenly they’re all anyone can talk about. This year, it seems we were unfairly deprive...
Hong Kong Protests: Insight Into the Thirty-Year Conflict for Autonomy
Ryan Cunningham
October 25, 2019
Hong Kong has been seeing recurring violent protests since June 2019. The protests stem from one bill: the extradition bill that would allow China to try accused criminals from Hong Kong in mainland China. The protesters believe that the bill could lead to citizens being falsely accused of a crime in H...
The Tea On Stan Twitter: The Dangers Of Appropriating LGBTQ Culture
Lucia Hill, Copy Editor
October 25, 2019
As social media has evolved, it has allowed for the growth of all kinds of slang and the creation of, essentially, a new language. While the slang on Twitter can allow for the manifestation of a diverse community of stans (the term for multiple fans), what people don’t realize is this popularized sla...
Food For Thought: The Necessity of ICA Food Charities
Mary McDonald, Staff Writer
October 25, 2019
The average cost of a modest two bedroom apartment in the Twin Cities metro area is about $1300 a month. In order to spend the recommended 30% of total income on housing, someone working full time would need to make $25 an hour or $52,000 a year. According to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, “...
Internet For All: The Disparities Between School and Home
Lucia Hill, Copy Editor
September 27, 2019
The world is moving fast. Very fast. And while most of us have the capabilities to keep up with it, some slip through the cracks. In this day and age, having access to the Internet is up there with having access to clean water, electricity, and access to education. But what happens when people don’...
Don’t Fuss, Ride the Bus: Why We Need Public Transportation
Annika Tamte, Deputy Editor, Commentary
September 27, 2019
Public transportation is vital to many people’s daily commute. According to the Census Bureau, only 5.1% of the country uses public transportation; this number is much higher in cities and in other countries. Take England for example. In London, 46% of the population relies on public transportation...
Sanna Walker, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
I polled 70 student responses around three core questions: their top priority, their top concern, and the main reason for their stress. These questions do have some overlap,...
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