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Aster Rapkoch

Actually, We Can Take Action Against Climate Change

Actually, We Can Take Action Against Climate Change

When we read news about rising oceans or see pictures of polar bears stranded on melting ice floes, individual action against climate change can seem futile. This relentless doom — with almost no coverage on climate progress — only teaches us to expect failure. News agencies love to highlight the doomsday deadlines,

According to the Government, Reality is Optional

The government is lying about what happened in Minneapolis last month, and it’s hurting our already-damaged democracy. Minneapolis citizens Renée Good and Alex Pretti were shot and killed by federal immigration officers on Jan. 7 and Jan. 24, respectively. Following both incidents, federal officials gave speeches contradicting clear

Does Parking on Campus Actually Suck, or are We Just Lazy?

Does Parking on Campus Actually Suck, or are We Just Lazy?

The very first thing you read on MSU’s Parking Permit Information site is: “Parking on campus is a privilege, not a right.” That sentence has always ticked me off. Students on campus — including myself — believe that this supposed privilege is a massive pain in the neck. I can’t

Prospective Presidents Should Have to Take Cognitive Tests

U.S. presidents should not be cognitively impaired. If the chief executive is struggling to remember where they put their nuclear launch codes, they should not be allowed to run the nation. In the last general election cycle, Americans chose between two candidates — Donald Trump and Joe Biden — who were

The Sweet Showdown Between Gummies and Chocolate

The question of what candy is best is old and worn. Today, we’re beating a dead horse and arguing for the two major categories: chocolate versus gummies. Chocolate Is Better, Actually By Aster Rapkoch Halloween has produced some of my most cherished memories. Although the cold nights trick-or-

Let’s Taco ‘Bout the Cats Cantina

Let’s Taco ‘Bout the Cats Cantina

In the Strand Union Building basement next to the Rec Center, you’ll find a brand new Tex-Mex restaurant that opened on Sept. 24: The Cats Cantina. The Cats Cantina is open every weekday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and serves southwestern food. It also

Healthcare Providers Should Make the Switch to HAES

Far too many medical professionals believe weight directly correlates with health. For the well-being of everyone, healthcare providers must leave this notion behind and adopt the health at every size (HAES) approach. Weight-centered healthcare perpetuates weight stigma, or negative attitudes toward individuals based on their body size. The