On this day 43 years ago, the capital city of South Vietnam fell to communist powers. Reporter Samantha Hoanglong details her family’s own escape from Vietnam and explains why it is paramount that people still remember the importance of the day that has become known as “Black April.”
The Minnesota Daily, a student-run news organization based at the University of Minnesota, posted an editorial April 5 about the alcohol-related death of a U of M student. Web Manager Anne Kopas argues that this was a necessary and commendable action by the publication.
In a recent interview, former Minnesota Golden Gophers and Memphis Tigers men’s basketball coach Tubby Smith said that the NCAA has an ongoing transfer crisis. Reporter Brady Halbmaier argues that, while a large number of transfers is concerning, the NCAA has much larger issues to worry about.
University Affairs Editor Solveig Rennan argues in a column that, while the removal of Huckleberry Finn from a Duluth school district curriculum isn’t necessarily bad, teachers should be consulted when deciding what books should be used.
Several fitness classes offered at St. Thomas can cost upward of $90. Opinions Editor Sam Miner argues that making these classes free would prove that the university cares for the physical well-being of its students.
Marvel’s “The Black Panther” is on pace to be one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Columnist Tam Kemabonta argues that the film is a “truly Pan African movie everyone should enjoy.”
Sports Editor Gamiel Hall argues that everyone should feel uplifted by Marvel’s new “Black Panther” movie.
Following the 30th mass shooting in the U.S. this year, Opinions Editor Sam Miner argues that offering “thoughts and prayers” is no longer sufficient.
Not sure who to root for in the Super Bowl? Production Editor Noah Brown argues that the Philadelphia Eagles are the team that Vikings fans should root for.
Not sure who to root for in Super Bowl LII? Sports Editor Gamiel Hall argues that the Patriots are the team to cheer on this Sunday.
Now more than ever, students are plugged into social media during J-Term and semesters abroad. Web Manager Anne Kopas argues that constantly seeking the next great photo undermines the true value of travel and the study abroad experience.
Reporter Benton Johnson argues in a column that musicians mostly make their money through tours, not online streams, which explains why tickets for Taylor Swift’s concert at US Bank Stadium are so expensive.
Reporter Solveig Rennan argues in a column that both Sen. Al Franken and President Donald Trump should face fair ethics investigations on their sexual misconduct allegations before being found guilty in the eyes of the public.
Opinions editor Sam Miner argues that President Julie Sullivan uses identical sentences in her responses to campus racial slur incidents, and that the university should do more to address the issues.
Opinions editor Sam Miner argues that the culture around sexual assault perpetrators and their victims needs to change.
