Opinion

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Americans should reconsider using torture

On the current campaign trail, many candidates have been extremely outspoken over a number of controversial topics.

SERF changes will affect health

Freshmen and sophomores, you’d better appreciate the SERF while you still can: After next year, you won’t see it again before you graduate. The major renovations on the Southeast Recreational Facility are a necessary process.

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Collaboration, communication key in redefining #TheRealUW

UW-Madison students, alumni and campus community members are sharing their stories of discrimination and bias with the hashtag #TheRealUW, illuminating how for some students, feeling safe, accepted and respected on this campus is not a given. In would-be safe spaces like healing circles and residence halls, students have been mocked and spat on.

Rethinking your route to the 'American Dream'

All my life, my parents told me that I was smart. They told me that I was going to go to a top-ranked university and become rich when I was older.

Scandinavian socialism would not work in the United States

In recent years, the Scandinavian countries have become a glistening castle in the distance for leftists.

Take the stigma away from mental illness

It is not breaking news that college years are filled with wild emotions. From the moment we step on campus, we are overwhelmed with new feelings and experiences we never knew existed.

Personal accounts of UW-Madison students living with anxiety

Two UW-Madison students wrote personal accounts about  their experiences dealing with the mental illness of anxiety.  Talking to someone, regardless of gender, is the way to beat anxiety As I laid in bed after a particularly rough day, I finally realized something: I’m not crazy. It took me a while to finally come to this conclusion.

Letter to the editor: UW-Madison's alcohol culture alienates non-drinkers

Hello, my name is Jonah.  Invariably, when I introduce myself at weekly recovery programs I am greeted with a chorus of “Hello Jonah,” from a group united by our challenges coping with friends or family who have alcohol problems.  I go because I am a senior at UW-Madison who is a non-drinker. Friends old and new ask all the time why I don’t drink.  “It’s just a personal choice,” “I never have,” “I have a bad family history,” I usually respond. I rarely ever tell people—even my closest friends—what the answer really comes down to.  I’m terrified alcohol would take my life away.

Racism in US remains prevalent due to complacency

Let’s role play. Imagine you’re going for a walk in your beloved neighborhood when you hear someone calling for your help from their house.

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.