February 25, 2013 - 9:42pm

Bleeding Blue: Maximizing the minimum wage

BY JOE PAONE

Linking the minimum wage to inflation will cut the politics out of wage hikes that are necessary to keep pace with price level increases.

February 25, 2013 - 10:28pm

Seeing Red: The Obamaquester

BY MICHAEL SWAIN

Even though both political parties are responsible for the recent sequester most Americans will blame republicans.

February 24, 2013 - 9:28pm

Campus Corner: What's lurking in the bathroom?

BY KAT CARTWRIGHT

With hundreds of students going in and out of the restrooms everyday I understand keeping up with cleaning can be difficult. However, is it too much to ask for a brief midday cleaning, or maybe two?

February 24, 2013 - 9:09pm

Lincoln Logs: Power play

BY HARSHA NAHATA

Being in a position of power means having the final say, but it also means being able to balance these conflicting views. And that is far easier said than done.

February 20, 2013 - 8:25pm

The Justice League: The abled priviledge

BY YASH BHUTADA

Six weeks on crutches is barely comparable to having a disability, but it did shed light on the lack of University accommodations.

February 19, 2013 - 7:29pm

From the President's Desk: A student's regent

BY MANISH PARIKH

After a visit with newly elected Regent Mark Bernstein, it became clear — Bernstein is a student's regent.

February 19, 2013 - 7:26pm

Sophia's Study-A-Blog: The first time

BY SOPHIA KOTOV

Never again will I slowly stumble into this particular language, feeling like a kid learning how to ride a bike — ecstatic the second she starts rolling smoothly down the street.

February 18, 2013 - 9:06pm

Bleeding Blue: The devil inside (our politics)

BY JOE PAONE

The political system is wrought with loopholes because of lobbyists. There has been bipartisan support for decreasing these inefficiencies but the money lobbyists supply is too valuable.

February 18, 2013 - 9:08pm

Seeing Red: The other side of gun control

BY MICHEAL SWAIN

Low access to mental health resources and few background checks are problems that contribute the gun violence — but media plays a huge role in sensationalizing horrific criminals.

February 17, 2013 - 10:54pm

Campus Corner: Deals to drink to

BY KAT CARTWRIGHT

Turning 21 is a great feeling, no matter where you are. However, here in Ann Arbor turning 21 opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for exploring this great college town. Granted, there’s nothing like a frat or house party when you’re an underclassman but once you hit upperclassman status, let’s admit it, you’re ready to move on — and move on fast.

February 15, 2013 - 1:04pm

Weil Can Do It: Safety over reputation

BY ELLERY WEIL

This bill has been renewed twice before with bipartisan support and little fanfare, but this year a surprising 22 Republican male Senators voted against the popular bipartisan bill.

February 13, 2013 - 7:17pm

The Justice League: Step up

BY YASH BHUTADA

Stereotypes have become a part of our humor — but that doesn't mean that they are funny.

February 13, 2013 - 7:18pm

The Feminine Critique: Treat the problem, not the symptoms

BY EMMA MANIERE

A flash mob on the steps of Hatcher hopes to combat violence against women by drawing attention to the perpetrators instead of preventative measures.

February 12, 2013 - 9:23pm

Sophia's Study-A-Blog: Festival in Freiburg

BY SOPHIA KOTOV

Photo courtesy of Sophia Kotov

This week I got the chance to celebrate the German festival Fasnet — a.k.a Fastnacht, Fasching, Karnival, etc. The name changes from region to region, as well as the way each city celebrates. In Freiburg, for example, it’s called Fasnet.

February 11, 2013 - 8:40pm

Bleeding Blue: Right-to-work is wrong

BY JOE PAONE

Republicans talk a lot about helping employers create jobs, but what’s the purpose of more jobs if workers can't live on their wages?