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OPINION: Gingers have souls despite what common prejudices may say

Mya Scott, Assistant Editor March 14, 2025

I was around 5 years old when I first watched “The Little Mermaid.” I remember being in my old house, sitting on my couch with my mom, grinning as I saw the redheaded princess. I smiled at my mom and...

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OPINION: The Conservative promise is an American nightmare

Mya Scott, Assistant Editor March 12, 2025

Project 2025 has been a topic of heavy discussion since campaigns for the 2024 election began. “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise,” also known as Project 2025, is a nearly 900-page policy...

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OPINION: Our ethnicities and cultures define us more than the color of our skin

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor March 11, 2025

I remember being forced to learn Hebrew and study Jewish history for my bar mitzvah, and as a 13-year-old, I hated it. Looking back, though, I’m glad I learned about the long history of Jewish people...

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OPINION: National DEI cuts might mean saying goodbye to Greek Life as we know it

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2025

On Feb. 18, President Donald Trump called for schools and universities across the United States to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives or risk losing federal money if they do not comply...

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OPINION: Rap music is more than mindless violence and drug pushing

Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor March 7, 2025

Rap and hip-hop music are in the spotlight once again, especially after the Grammy Awards and Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX half-time performance which was riddled with cultural and historical references...

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OPINION: ADHD is real despite misconceptions

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor March 6, 2025

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is often misunderstood despite being one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, affecting an estimated 8.4% of children and 2.5% of adults. Yet, the stigmas...

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OPINION: Trump’s war on the press should alarm every American

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor February 28, 2025

The free press is — once again — under attack in the United States, and every American should be paying attention. President Donald Trump has barred the Associated Press (AP) from White House press...

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OPINION: WSU should rethink demolishing the Heskett Center

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor February 23, 2025

While Wichita State’s Heskett Center could use a few upgrades to better serve the athletic students around campus, tearing it down completely disregards its value and function for students. WSU’s...

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OPINION: Wichita State’s decision to stay open disregards safety of students and employees

Makenzie Miller and Piper Pinnetti February 20, 2025

Wichita, like much of America recently, has been victim to terrible winter weather. Personally, I blame groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, who seems to absolutely love giving us six more weeks of winter every...

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OPINION: Step into spring with Zumba

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor February 18, 2025

The perfect fitness routine combines fun, energy and good music. Zumba meets each of these requirements. Zumba blends dance moves with aerobic exercises, creating a full-body workout that feels like...

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OPINION: Pitcher this: Softball is better than baseball

Makenzie Miller, Reporter February 16, 2025

My dad played baseball in college and shaped a portion of my childhood surrounded by baseball.I have been to my own share of games. But, I also grew up playing softball with my little sister, and my father...

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OPINION: University of Kansas Law’s Gender Marker & Name Change Clinic delivers in uncertain times

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor February 15, 2025

Change and unrest have been a common pattern as of late, and for transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals in Kansas, uncertainty has become an unfortunate reality.  In the face of these challenges,...

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