OPINION: ARTPOP, a cultural reset
The underrated ways of Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga’s ARTPOP era is the most misunderstood and underappreciated musical moment of the 2010s.
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OPINION: Trump reached a new low with his new day of remembrance
The proclamation pushes a hateful, un-American narrative
President Donald Trump declared Nov. 1 a National Day of Remembrance for Americans Killed by Illegal Aliens. It is one of the most disgraceful acts Trump has done to date.
OPINION: When Christmas music becomes acceptable
a definitive answer to the debate over when Christmas music season begins
Christmas music is a topic that’s so divisive and anger inducing that I risk being mobbed at The Hub by muttering a few simple words—when can we listen to Christmas music? There are many schools of thought on this, and I’m going to walk you through all of them and reveal my own definitive holiday music schedule.
OPINION: Fighting for equity and diversity in the Fish and Wildlife Department
Going beyond a statement in the CNR
Last Monday evening, I joined a virtual meeting of the Fish and Wildlife Sciences Department of the College of Natural Resources to talk about inclusion. As our country grapples with a long-overdue conversation about systemic racism, I am proud of my department for releasing a statement on the importance of diversity and equity.
OPINION: Lessons learned from bad plant parenting
Saving my sad indoor garden from a frozen October
It’s easy to dismiss or idolize the role of a mother. I have worked with kids for the last five years of my life in every role from nanny to swim instructor to tutor and beyond. I love working with kids, but I have never wanted or pictured myself having my own. Fast forward to now, I’m nearly 23 with five plant children and I am beginning to wonder if even plant motherhood was a good idea to experiment with in college.
OPINION: Don’t fling saftey this spring
Keeping our campus safe for the full year, not just a semester
As a historic fall semester comes to an interesting finish, the question of what to do for the spring semester remains.
OPINION: Free condoms offered on campus
Practice proper safety when being sexually active
It’s important to be safe if you choose to be sexually active. What does it mean to be safe while being sexually active?
OPINION: Listen to science, vote Tom Lamar
A good, qualified candidate who would keep helping this community
In the current pandemic, it is essential to have leaders and elected officials in our community who exemplify the way someone should act and the rhetoric one should put forth. A good example would be people who listen to what experts in the field of health and science say. People who socially distance and wear masks to keep others safe. These attributes describe the current Latah County Commissioner Tom Lamar perfectly.
OPINION: Pumpkin picking with a twist
Finding safe ways to socialize as the seasons change
Socializing has been a taboo subject since the idea of social distancing was introduced at the beginning of this pandemic. Thanks a lot, non-mask wearers and science skeptics. Judging each […]
GUEST VOICE: Critiquing without context
Exploring the real meaning behind “Cuties”
Social media allows anyone to become an instant critic before understanding the context of what they are seeing, especially art. The full context matters when forming a strong critique about […]