The Opinion
The William Mitchell Opinion was William Mitchell College of Law's student newspaper from 1959-1979, when it was renamed simply The Opinion, after losing funding from the school administration. The Opinion continued publication under that name from 1979-1998. It was revived in 2000 as an online publication and ceased publication again in 2009.
The Opinion was published by the Student Bar Association of WMCL from 1959-1998, and a student organization from 2000-2009. Over the course of its publication, it won multiple national awards for legal writing. Regular features included school news, editorials, legal opinions, and even a sports section.
This digital collection is maintained by the staff of the Warren E. Burger Library of Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Disclaimer: These newspapers reflect the attitudes, perspectives, and beliefs of different times. Neither the library nor the school endorses the views expressed in these collections.
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The Opinion – Volume 32, No. 4, May 1990
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- Trustees Decide to Negotiate Dean's Retention - Faculty Divided on the Issue / Russ Pannier; Robert E. Oliphant
- Proposed Opinion Policy / Daniel F. Jambor
- Legal Writing Grading Policy / Chris Kunz; Deborah Schmedemann
- Bandwagon Bashers / Calvin Aquilar
- White Student Unions Emerge at Campuses / Dacia Dorries
- Commencement Turns Into Exercise of Attracting Big Name Speakers / Dacia Dorries
- We Live in Scary Times / D. Anderson
- SBA Constitutional Amendment Unsatisfactory / Walt Lehman
Editorial Board
Robert M. Christensen; Karl Green; M. O'Sullivan Kane; Eric Larson; Tony Scherder; Dan Jambor
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The Opinion – Volume 32, No. 3, April 1990
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- Effective Teaching to Scholarship: Study Provides Strong Correlation Exists in the WMCC Faculty / Neil Hamilton
- What is AILSA? / Forrest Stanford
- WMCL Should Adopt Mandatory Pro Bono / Tony Schertler
- For Your Peak Performance Overcoming the Gottas / Robert J. Kriegel
- Loan Repayment Assistance Program Proposed for Students / Daniel F. Jambor
- The Imposition of a 2.7 GPA for Legal Writing / Eric Douglas Larson
- Helping Victims of Torture / John Murray
- The High and Mighty / Karl Green
- More Tuition Hikes in Store / Dacia Dories
Editorial Board
Robert M. Christensen; Karl Green; M. O'Sullivan Kane; Eric Larson; Tony Scherder; Dan Jambor
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The Opinion – Volume 32, No. 2, February 1990
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- February is Black History Month - A Time for Reflection / Donald Terrell
- WMCL Student Initiate Statewide Ethics Essay Competition / Tony Schertler
- Perhaps, Could the Same Thing Happen Again? / Daniel F. Jambor
- The "C" Word: The Economic Reality of Conservatism / Ryan Langsev
- The Good Life is in Public Service Work / Liz Carlson
- Thoughts on Racism / Eric Douglas Larson
- Making the Grade for your Peak Performance / Robert J. Kriegel
- Are Women Bailing out of Legal Careers? / John Murray
Editorial Board Robert M. Christensen; Karl Green; Eric Larson; Tony Schertler; Dan Jambor
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The Opinion – Volume 31, No. 2, March 1989
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- Students Organize Impressive Ethics Week / Tony Schertler
- Fall Interviewing: What do the really want? / Eric Douglas Larson
- Reprise: The School Smoking Policy / Judie Rush
- One-L Wonders: "Do I Expect Too Much?" / Sue M. Nipe
- Points of Light Initiative / Karl Green
Editorial Board Robert M. Christensen; Dan Jambor
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The Opinion – Volume 31, No. 2, March 1989
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- Open Forum - February 23, 1989 / Jon Weitzman
- The Birth of The Law / Dan Palmquist
- The Smoking Policy / Lisa Sexton
- Accountability and the Law / Rick Bishop
- Justice Blackmun Returns to the Twin Cities / Maureen A. Schmitz
- The AIDSLaw and Lavendar Law Conferences: A Personal Report / Dave Edwards
- The Imposition of a 2.7 GPA for Legal Writing / Eric Douglas Larson
Editorial Board
Jon Weitzman; Jon Weitzman; "Chuck" Kelly
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The Opinion – Volume 31, No. 1, October 1988
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- First Year WMCL Student Suggestions
- A Legal Tale
- Moral Courage in Professional Life / Neil Hamilton
- The Minnesota Justice Foundation / Steven L. Baron; Martin D. Munic
- Morality and Small Group Teaching / Eric Janus; Neil Hamilton; David Prince
Editorial Board
Jon Weitzman; "Chuck" Kelly
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The Opinion – Volume 30, No. 1, April 1988
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- William Mitchell's Justification for Celebrating the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. / Andrew W. Haines
- Tuition Increase / Donn McClellan
- Martin Luther King: The Government, The People and the Nature of the Struggle / Mahmoud El-Kati
- American Indian Communities Share Dr. Martin Luther King's Dream / Susan Aasen
- The Struggle Must Continue / Luis Caire
Editorial Board
Jon Weitzman; Rick Bishop; Jon Weitzman
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The Opinion – Volume 29, No. 5, March 1987
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- Plagiarism - Shame in the Halls of Academe / Charli Winking
- Referee Calls for Reprimand of Former Dean / Charli Winking
- Hamilton Named Fulbright Scholar / Jon Weitzman
- The Academic Affairs Committee - The Chairman's View / Doug Heidenreich
- Parking Lot, Parking Lot, Wherefor Art Thou Parking Lot / Jon Weitzman
Editorial Board Jon Weitzman; Charlann Winking; Rick Bishop; M.J. Dempsey
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The Opinion – Volume 29, No. 4, February 1987
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- Lawyers Credit Union Comes to Wm. Mitchell / Jon Weitzman
- An Interview with The Chief / Rick Bishop
- Kathy Hagen - Law Student / Charli Winking
- Two-Year Program/Clinical Studies / Maury S. Landsman
- Open Letter to the Legislature / Andrew Seitel
- Constitution Person Versus The Meese Monster / Jon Weitzman
Editorial Board
Jon Weitzman; Charlann Winking; Rick Bishop; M.J. Dempsey
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The Opinion – Volume 29, No. 3, January 1987
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- The Case for a Two Year Law School Program / Russell Pannier
- Clinical Program Gives Hands-On Experience / Jon Weitzman
- Cesar Chavez Brings Farm Worker Cause to William Mitchell / Charli Winking
- Defendant Explains Hot Coffee Defense / Robert Miller
- Handling Stress in Law School / Kathy Burke Moore
Editorial Board
Terry Hokenson; Jon Weitzman; Charlann Winking; M.J. Dempsey
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The Opinion – Volume 29, No. 2, November 1986
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- Actors at Law / Jon Weitzman
- Welcome to Hachey Commons / Terry Hokenson
- Tax Reform 1986 - And You! / Jon Weitzman
- Law and War in Central America / Rick Bishop
- Handling Stress in Law School / Kathy Burke Moore
- Marriage and the Law Student / Don LeBaron
Editorial Board
Terry Hokenson; Jon Weitzman; Charlann Winking; Paul Motin; M.J. Dempsey
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The Opinion – Volume 29, No. 1, October 1986
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- Trial Ad Competition Gets New Name, Support / Terry Hokenson
- Sexual Harassment at WMCL / Charli Winking
- The Bus is Not De Minibus / Terry Hokenson
- New Standards of Student Academic Progress Are Needed / Doug Heidenreich
- Uniform Uniform Code? / Patrick O'Donnell
- Book Review: A History of American Law / Steve Eide
Editorial Board
Terry Hokenson; Jon Weitzman; Charlann Winking; Paul Motin; M.J. Dempsey
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The Opinion – Volume 28, No. 3, April 1986
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- Student Rights and Teacher Conduct at William Mitchell / Mike Morehead
- Mitchell's Gay Community Organizes / J.M.S.
- Family Farms: The Brooding Crisis / Mike Helgeson
- Down on the Farm / Richard W. Rousseau
- Getting to Know the Neighbors / Paul Prentiss; Kathleen Corley
- Racism and the Law / Charli Winking
- Tuition Rises but Compares Well Against Other Schools
- The Gulf of Sidra
- Reviewing the Bar Reviews / Patrick O'Donnell
Editorial Board Terry Hokenson; Robert Contreras; Charlann Winking; Paul Motin; M.J. Dempsey
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The Opinion – Volume 28, No. 2, March 1986
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- Sherer Gains New Outlook After August Shooting / Tom Goldstein
- Student to Walk America for Cystic Fibrosis Remedy / Robert Contreras
- American Indian Law Students Organize AILSA / Charli Winking; Terry Hokenson
- Client Counseling Competition Winds Up Season / Nancy Wiltgen
- Ban the Ethics Exam / Douglas Heidenreich
- Graduation Plans Taking Shape / Nancy Wiltgen
- What do you think? / Pat O'Donnell
Editorial Board Terry Hokenson; Robert Contreras; Charlann Winking; Paul Motin; M.J. Dempsey
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The Opinion – Volume 28, No. 1, February 1986
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- Library, Parking Lot Plans are Turning into Action / Pat O'Donnell
- Professor Becker Looks to Seat on Federal Bench / Robert Contreras
- Hispanic Students Organize SALSA / George Soltero
- Black History Month: A Time for Reflection / Donald Terrell
- Women Organize to Take Back the Day! / Charlie Winking
- WMCL Child Care Center Refurbished, Reorganized / Rick Bishop
- Wasie Scholarship Rules Changed / Charlie Winking
Editorial Board
Terry Hokenson; Robert Contreras; Charlann Winking; Paul Motin; M.J. Dempsey
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The Opinion – Volume 27, No. 3, February 1985
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- College opens doors to disabled / Frank Briscoe
- Dean search drive continues / Steve Patrow
- Food service 'improves'; Gia Como's owes cash / Joseph A. Buettel
- Civil Clinic: "real lawyering" / Steve Patrow
- Ducks replace books, studies / Steve Patrow
- Dutch lawyers fill roles as pupil, teacher / Patrick O'Donnell
- New Parking site proposed / Thom Campbell
Editorial Board
Steve Patrow; Keathy Heaney; Robert Docherty; Frank Briscoe; Paul Knapp; Tim Helgeson
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The Opinion – Volume 27, No. 2, November 1984
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- Law ads fuel profession debate / Scott Harr
- Domestic Partners law considered / Roxanne Heinrich, Debra Strehlow
- Products Liability: Common law tort or uniform statute? / Frank Briscoe
- Wolves' appeal to Eight Circuit / Jorun Groe
- Foreign Lawyers study local law / Patrick O'Donnell
- College hires three administrators / Paul Knapp
- Specialization debate endures / Joseph Sokolowski
- SBA election may settle fee issue /Joseph Bueltel
Editorial Board
Steve Patrow; Keathy Heaney; Raymond Wood; Frank Briscoe; Mike Urbanos
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The Opinion – Volume 27, No. 1, September 1984
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- Exclusionary rule: Court creates good faith exception / Joseph Bueltel
- SBA President: Mahoney Addresses School Issues Opinion Interview
- California Bookstore, Minnesota Manager / Steve Patrow
- Search for new dean continues / Steve Patrow
- Suggested alternatives to studying / Paul Baillon
- New, visiting faculty at Mitchell / Becky Haggerty
Editorial Board
Steve Patrow; Keathy Heaney; Raymond Wood; Frank Briscoe; Mike Urbanos
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The Opinion – Volume 26, No. 4, April 1984
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- College, Peters reach settlement / Steve Patrow
- Minority advocacy raises issue / Kathy Heaney
- Bishop takes post as L.L.M. head / Rolf Peterson
- Document testing isn't hocus-pocus / Steve Patrow
- Judge Cicero: Bench before Bar / Hazel E. Hanley
- Clergy privilege insures liberty / Jeanne Anderson
Editorial Board
Steve Patrow; Brad Colbert; Kathy Heaney; Rolf Peterson; Mike Urbanos
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The Opinion – Volume 26, No. 3, February 1984
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- Public splits on porn law issue / Brad Colbert
- Former Mitchell professor responds to sexual harassment controversy / Efraim Cohen
- Letter grade system is implemented at Mitchell; no real changes expected for current students / Tim Hardy
- Client Counseling contest hones skills / Steven G. Mahon
- Bank Deregulation: Seminar provides insight for legislature / Paul Knapp
- School may get new 'New' Bookstore / Rebecca H. Hamblin
Editorial Board
Steve Patrow; Brad Colbert; Kathy Heaney; Rolf Peterson; Mike Urbanos
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The Opinion – Volume 26, No. 2, November 1983
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- Peters resigns amid controversy / Steve Patrow; Kathy Heaney; Brad Colbert
- Faculty approves Masters of Law at Mitchell; not all agree on program's merits / Karen Kingsley
- Jobs, Jobs, Jobs... Where to look and how to find / Deb Schmedemann; Judy Schermer; Peg Riehm
- Sonsteng lends his expertise to media / Tsippi Wray
- An interview with 'Skip' Humphrey / Pete Halbach
- Bar (Review) Wars - two to choose / Margarey Hepper
Editorial Board
Steve Patrow; Brad Colbert; Kathy Heaney; Rolf Peterson; Mike Urbanos
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The Opinion – Volume 26, No. 1, September 1983
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- Coming November 1: The Court of Appeals / Kathy Heaney
- Food service is pretty much the same / Brad Colbert
- Law Review: Who makes the grade? / Joann Hageman
- Three judges prepare for Court of Appeals / David Hough; Steve Patrow
- Pirsig critiques Soviet legal system / Karen Kingsley
- Dean of student affairs adds new dimension / Steven G. Mahon
Editorial Board
Steve Patrow; Brad Colbert; Kathy Heaney; Rolf Peterson; Mike Urbanos
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The Opinion – Volume 25, No. 6, April 1983
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- Placement a priority of Mitchell students / Jeanne Anderson
- Fourth dean to take charge of student affairs / Steve Patrow
- D.C. Judge Scalia urges flexibility in law / Beth Culp
- Meshbesher says insanity defense rarely successful / Kate Santelmann
- National survey: trend towards private firms National Association for Law Placement
- Divorce mediation a growing trend / Karen Brenner
- Peters: tuition increase comparably low / Steve Patrow
Editorial Board
Jeanne Anderson; Kate Santelmann; Steve Patrow; Lea De Souza; Lala Rybakoff
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The Opinion – Volume 25, No. 5, March 1983
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- Trustees' views on Mitchell issues, priorities / Steve Patrow; Lea De Souza; Kate Santelmann
- ABA, AALS to inspect Mitchell in April / Steve Patrow
- Kirkpatrick speech draws hecklers / Kate Santelmann
- Experts comment on 'good faith' test / Jeanne Anderson
- Mitchell students to organize MBA chapter
- Legal Aid survives funding cuts / Jeanne Anderson
- Mediation centers becoming popular / Jeanne Anderson
Editorial Board
Jeanne Anderson; Kate Santelmann; Steve Patrow; Lea De Souza; Lala Rybakoff