[Small Town Issue] OPINION: Big City Just Too Big
The waiter brought us an appetizer that he called something like “Eddie-Mommy.” I looked over at Don and said, “By the stars, he’s trying to feed us soybeans!”
Category Archives: Opinion
Letter: Examining the Flipside Wage Gap
Is the wage gap between campus publications a result of discrimination? The underlying cause is uncertain, but jumping to conclusions in the absence of proof is totally logical.
OPINION: Ukranians Shouldn’t Worry, Poutine Is Delicious
Do the other eastern European countries not like poutine either? What do they eat on their French fries instead? Ketchup?
Opinion: My Angry Feminist Roommate WILL NOT
The FIRST thing I’d like to ask is who is the “WE”? The Northwestern community? Morty and Coach Fitz? Willie and the mouse he just caught? NO. It’s the PATRIARCHY.
Opinion: Percy the Gay Stoner Would Have, But He Forgot
In the same way that my favorite local co-op, The Village Carrot, fosters a vibrant local community while providing delicious locally sourced products, which in turn promotes a more sustainable world, the “We Will” campaign will do that stuff too.
The Flipside’s Guide to Finance
These lucrative tips have made our illustrious paper the 10th wealthiest bi-weekly satirical publication on campus, and once you’ve read this article, you’ll have no excuse not to be rich.
[Denial Issue] It’s Not Alcoholism, I Swear
What, are you all going to lord my mistakes over me just because I commit them on a weekly basis?
[Denial Issue] Blackboard Exposed: It’s Really Great!
All I need to do is glance at my phone and see “Daily Notification Dashboard Summary,” “Daily Notification Dashboard Summary,” and of course the less common “Daily Notification Dashboard Summary” to know that my tuition is paying for something.
[Denial Issue] NU Sports: A Year in Review
I was heartbroken when we were robbed from a chance at a bowl game (I thought being such a big contender in the Big 10 would at least get us SOMETHING) but at least we won the Land of Lincoln trophy!
Ask The Flipside: Percy the Gay Stoner on Valentine’s Day
This week in “Ask the Flipside,” Percy the Gay Stoner tackles questions about the hottest places to go on Valentine’s Day and the best way to look attractive during the winter.