National Football League (NFL) Comissioner Roger Goodell prepares to speak at the 2009 NFL Draft April 25, 2009. Goodell. Goodell and the NFL announced officiating crews should place a larger emphasis on taunting in the 2021 season. Wikimedia Commons
FOOTBALL

GRUBB: The death of the fullback

The fullback position has always been a staple of football from the professional to the amateur field. Around the beginning days of the NFL, the fullback was seen as the premier runner.



Kamryn Tomlin, Alex Hindenlang, DN Illustration; Freepik, Photo Courtesy
OPINION

Single-Use Planet

Single-use plastics make our lives easier and more convenient, and that’s why we love them, but it’s important not to lose sight of why corporations love them. It’s not for the same reason we do. 



Josie Santiago, DN Illustration
OPINION

A Love Letter to Mother Earth

While the past 52 years have pushed some waves of environmentalism ashore, those who celebrate you  will always inevitably be squandered by the overwhelmingly selfish population. 


Dallas Cowboys fans celebrate as former Cowboys scout Gil Brandt announces Dorance Armstrong Jr., as the team's fourth-round pick during the final day of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, April 28, 2018. (Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)
SPORTS FANDOM

GRUBB: What team can you be a fan of?

I don’t think that your location should dictate the team you root for. Just because you were born in, let’s say, Georgia, doesn’t mean you should be forced to root for the Braves, Hawks and Falcons. I think if you develop an emotional connection with a team and decide to stay loyal to that team, then it should be fine to root for them.



The front of Cope Environmental Center March 26, in Centerville, Indiana. The building is situated toward the sun to maximize solar energy. Sarah Olsen, DN
NEWS

Symphony of Sustainability: Cope Environmental Center recognized as Indiana’s only certified Living Building

With the impact of climate change growing, some companies see it imperative to change the design and construction of buildings, with the goal of giving back to the environment as much as they take. However, this does not come without challenges, as every office, home and store would have to maintain net-zero energy and water levels. The materials used to make these structures would have to be ecologically friendly and properly disposed of. Then, they must perform consistently. 


Amber Pietz, DN Design
OPINION

No Confidence

 The fact that we have allowed SGA’s reputation to sink this low is embarrassing, disappointing and infuriating.  




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