Opinion Archives - The Viewer

Is tipping outdated?

Joey McVean and Kieran Lindahl • January 14, 2025

How social media has ruined feminism

Via Yang, Sports Editor and Illustrator • January 6, 2025

Growing up, I have always been on the internet — some might say “chronically online.” With unlimited access to the unfiltered internet, I grew up seeing the world’s hate for women and women having...

The truth about the “War on Christmas”

How the 'War on Christmas' narrative distracts from real issues

Sinim Dhuguma, Online Editor-in-Chief • January 6, 2025

As cliché as it may sound, the winter season undeniably brings an uplifting sense of joy, cheer and whimsy. Many people take this time to come together with friends and family, some celebrating holidays...

Election reflections

Viewer staff and MV students give their opinions on the results of the 2024 election.

Asher Compton, Sinim Dhuguma, Vincent Meyer, Via Yang, Lale Akkin, and Isabella Kunc • December 5, 2024

Prestigious colleges: value or hype?

Aydin Kendic and Julia Gronert • December 5, 2024

[OPINION] The double standards of liberalism

Liberals must confront the disconnect between policy and practice

Vincent Meyer, Spread Editor and Online Managing Editor • November 10, 2024

As a lifelong liberal, after the 2016 election, I thought the world would end (it did not) and that anyone who associated with the “other side” was wrong. However, after moving from Vermont, a very...

[OPINION] Don’t forget the other things on the ballot

Sarah Pederson, Guest Writer • November 7, 2024

The presidential election is approaching, evident through the copious number of TV commercials, social media posts and flyers in the mail that have appeared over the last few months. While the election...

The vote split: People vs. process

The electoral college is the system the United States uses to choose its president. Each state is assigned a number of "electors" based on its population, so when voters cast ballots, they are actually voting for electors who then vote for the president. In most states, the candidate who wins the popular vote gets all of the state's electoral votes.

Carter Ballman, Sidharth Sharma, and Sean Oh • November 4, 2024

[OPINION] The False Promise of Hustle Culture

Elijah Easton, Opinions Editor • October 11, 2024

In recent media, hustle culture — the mindset that emphasizes hard work or “hustling” over balance — has gained significant visibility among teens nationwide, evident in social media trends and...

[OPINION] Dopamine fasting isn’t a cure, but it’s a start

Elijah Mattfield, Reviews Editor • October 9, 2024

The concept of fasting from dopamine, started by psychiatrist Dr. Cameron Sepah, began as a way to lessen people’s constant exposure to stimuli and control compulsive behaviors. Although controversial,...

“Don’t wake the demon up”

Drake's overall success and influence overpower Lamar's lyrically superior disses.

Maya Gjelhaug and Nikhil Kulangaroth • June 12, 2024

It’s important to recognize that Drake wasn’t the one who ignited the beef — that one goes to Lamar who had the first diss with “Motherf*ck the Big Three, it’s just Big Me” in his feature on...

“It’s just Big Me”

Kendrick's clever lyrics clear Drake's poor attempt at dissing him.

Maya Gjelhaug and David Golridge • June 12, 2024

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth and Aubrey Drake Graham (Drake) have a complicated history, and their back and forth dissing spans over a decade. The beef started when Future and Metro Boomin released “We Don’t...