Recent Articles
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Freedom of speech is a right for all, including university students
04/08/2019 10:58amFreedom of speech, enshrined as the first of many freedoms guaranteed under the Bill of Rights in our Constitution, is just as important today as it was back in 1791. President Trump’s executive order to ensure that universities and institutions promote free speech is not a government overreach, but rather a protection of one of our most basic human rights.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Universities should not allow discriminatory speakers
04/08/2019 11:00am“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Together, we can end things like HIV and tuberculosis for women
03/28/2019 3:57pmThe article "Honoring Ball State women accomplishments" is an inspiring and fitting dedication to look back at the impact women have had on the University. There's so many strong examples of women in Ball's history – both the state university and the family – but I think my favorite are Bertha Crosley Ball and Sarah Rogers Ball.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Measles outbreaks: Parents should be held responsible
03/17/2019 12:36pmMeasles was least expected in the United States. So, what has happened? Did we become a war zone? Do we have low resources? We ran short of vaccines? Or there is a sudden genetic change in the American population that makes us vulnerable to measles like infections?
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Committee chairs turn their back on our students
02/27/2019 11:28amOur Republican majority legislature should shift its focus from increasing the availability of guns in public places to sensible gun regulation such as the three bills in committee that would require background checks on all gun sales in Indiana.
