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The Opinion
 

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 26, No. 2, November 1983 by William Mitchell College of Law

    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

  • The Opinion – Volume 25, No. 6, April 1983 by William Mitchell College of Law

    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

  • The Opinion – Volume 25, No. 5, March 1983 by William Mitchell College of Law

    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

  • The Opinion – Volume 25, No. 3, November 1982 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 25, No. 3, November 1982

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contents

    • Student gets rare view of Soviet Justice / Jeanne Anderson
    • Sentencing guidelines still controversial / Kate Santelmann
    • Move to campus boosts Child Care Center / Jeanne Anderson
    • Stillwater illustrates prison changes / Paul Knapp
    • Who has Walter's 'best interests' at heart? / Lala Rybakoff
    • A graduate's 'road beyond the horizon' / Steve Patrow
    • The Islamic criminal justice system is much misunderstood in the West / Aziz Ah-san

    Editorial Board

    Jeanne Anderson; George McCormick; Steve Patrow; Lea De Souza; Dave Jacobs; Lala Rubakoff

  • The Opinion – Volume 25, No. 4, November 1982 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 25, No. 4, November 1982

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contents

    • Mitchell Still Dedicated to working students / Steve Patrow
    • Perpich forecasts economic recovery / Margie Bodas
    • MPIRG challenges draft enforcement law / Jeanne Anderson
    • Status of Bankruptcy Court still undecided / Beth Culp
    • Mediation Center: An alternative for some / Lea De Souza
    • Black Hills Indians challenge government / Jeanne Anderson
    • Ma: China's oldest lawyer / Jeanne Anderson
    • Birdwing center future in doubt / Steve Patrow

    Editorial Board

    Jeanne Anderson; Kate Santelmann; Steve Patrow; Lea De Souza; Lala Rybakoff

  • The Opinion – Volume 25, No. 2, November 1982 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 25, No. 2, November 1982

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contents

    • Recruiting minorities / Kate Satelmann
    • No plans to improve 'inadequate' library / Steve Patrow
    • New state DWI law is subject of controversy / Jeanne Anderson
    • Dayton emerges as credible DFL candidate / Scott Mayer
    • Rooms shuffled to meet space needs / Beth Culp
    • SBA sets budget, new accounting procedures / Steve Patrow
    • Plan ahead for summer and associate jobs / Peg Riehm

    Editorial Board

    Jeanne Anderson; George McCormick; Steve Patrow; Lea De Souza; Dave Jacobs; Lala Rubakoff

  • The Opinion Briefs – September 20, 1982 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion Briefs – September 20, 1982

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contents

    Opinion Welcomes Newcomers

    Child Care Center Enrollment Doubles

  • The Opinion – Volume 25, No. 1, September 1982 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 25, No. 1, September 1982

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contents

    • An Interview with Chief Justice Burger / Jeanne Anderson; George McCormick
    • Voters to Decide on New Appeals Court / Fred Hawley
    • State Court gains second woman / Jeanne Anderson
    • Legal writing raises credit, requirements / Lee De Souza
    • Hennepin bar starts 'new machinery'
    • Curriculum committee changes courses, credits
    • SBA Seeks to shelve old library shelves / Steven Patrow

    Editorial Board

    Jeanne Anderson; George McCormick; Steve Patrow; Lea De Souza; Dave Jacobs; Lala Rubakoff

  • The Opinion – Volume 24, No. 4, May 1982 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 24, No. 4, May 1982

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contents

    • Clinics: Hands on legal training / Katy Perry
    • Mitchell trial team wins second in nation
    • Crime rise prompts increased security / Jeanne Anderson
    • Librarian resigns amidst problems / Jeanne Anderson
    • Decision clarifies 'aiding, abetting' law / David Warg

    Editorial Board

    Chuck Friedman; George McCormick; Jeanne Anderson; Katy Perry; Deborah Ellis; Eileen Casal

  • The Opinion – Volume 24, No. 3, February 1982 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 24, No. 3, February 1982

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contents

    • Blacks Seek Recognition in Legal Community / Jeanne Anderson
    • 18-percent tuition increases foreseen / Chuck Friedman
    • More 3-credit courses part of curriculum changes / Katy Perry
    • Summer as an 'American in Paris'... / Michele DiEuliis
    • ...Can fit within a student's budget / Michele DiEuliis
    • Reagan's proposed changes threaten student loan program / Peg Riehm

    Editorial Board

    Chuck Friedman; George McCormick; Jeanne Anderson; Katy Perry; Deborah Ellis; Eileen Casal

  • The Opinion – Volume 24, No. 2, December 1981 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 24, No. 2, December 1981

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contents

    • Organizations Face Budget Cuts / Chuck Friedman; Eric Johnson
    • Deli earns complaints -- and cash / Katy Perry
    • Electronics shapes 'office of the future' / Steven Bell
    • Time warp puts Lady of Peace alumna back in 'Tea Room' / Jeanne Anderson

    Editorial Board

    Chuck Friedman; George McCormick; Jeanne Anderson; Katy Perry; Deborah Ellis; Eileen Casal

  • The Opinion – Volume 24, No. 1, October 1981 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 24, No. 1, October 1981

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contents

    • Child Care: A Celebration / Katy Perry
    • Three absences will be grounds for suspension / Chuck Friedman
    • Flexibility goal as day program expands / Chuck Friedman
    • Women faculty gain ground at Mitchell / Jeanne Anderson
    • Changes spur interest in student loans / Michele DiEuliis

    Editorial Board

    Chuck Friedman; George McCormick; Jeanne Anderson; Katy Perry; Deborah Ellis; Eileen Casal

  • The Opinion – Volume 23, No. 5, May 1981 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 23, No. 5, May 1981

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contacts

    • Peters letter explains tuition hike / Geoffrey W. Peters
    • SBA head hits administration policies / Bob Birnbaum
    • Faculty adopts new letter-grading policy

    Editorial Board

    Rich Ruvelson; Peg Kaiser; George McCormick; Chuck Friedman; Bob Birnbaum; Tom Schway; Mike Oberle

  • The Opinion Briefs – March 6, 1981 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion Briefs – March 6, 1981

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contents

    • Trustees reject proposal for tuition increase of 25%
    • Meeting gives students a chance to speak out

    Editorial Board

    Rich Ruvelson; Peg Kaiser; George McCormick; Chuck Friedman

  • The Opinion – Volume 23, No. 4, March 1981 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 23, No. 4, March 1981

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contacts

    • Supreme Court Notes Mitchell Centennial
    • Mitchell Student Loses Reverse-Bias Suit
    • Otis addresses January graduates
    • Deaf retiree loses chance at jury duty / Janice Culnane
    • Clerking: Lots of experience, little pay / Chuck Friedman
    • Law provides grist for illustrator's mill / Rich Ruvelson

    Editorial Board

    Rich Ruvelson; Peg Kaiser; George McCormick; Chuck Friedman; Bob Birnbaum; Tom Schway; Mike Oberle

  • The Opinion Briefs – February 6, 1981 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion Briefs – February 6, 1981

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contents

    • Mitchell Student Charges U of M Discrimination

    Editorial Board

    Rich Ruvelson; Peg Kaiser; George McCormick; Chuck Friedman; Bob Birnbaum; Tom Schway; Deborah Hoch

  • The Opinion Briefs - January 16, 1981 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion Briefs - January 16, 1981

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contacts

    • "Adds" drop with experimental policy change
    • SBA, administration trade responsibilities

  • The Opinion – Volume 23, No. 3, December 1980 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 23, No. 3, December 1980

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contents

    • AALS to reconsider Mitchell bid / Katy Perry
    • Administration changes spring add-drop policy / Rich Ruvelson
    • "Macho Theory" hurts students / Tom Fones
    • Legal writing: Improved, still controversial / Chuck Friedman

  • The Opinion – Volume 23, No. 2, November 1980 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 23, No. 2, November 1980

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contents

    • Shortened semesters under study / Chuck Friedman
    • Scholarly,' 'fair' describe Amdahl / Peter Dahlen
    • SBA trying to adjust its power structure / Bob Birnbaum
    • New calendar 'administrative decision' / Chuck Friedman
    • Women and the Law: Three Issues / Catharine MacKinnon
    • State a leader with marital-rape law / Chuck Friedman
    • Clerkships go begging / Peggy Riehm

    Editorial Board

    Rich Ruvelson; Peg Kaiser; George McCormick; Chuck Friedman; Bob Birnbaum; Tom Schway; Mike Oberle

  • The Opinion – Volume 23, No. 1, September 1980 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 23, No. 1, September 1980

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contacts

    • New Dean off to running start / George McCormick
    • St. Paul council considers restrictive parking ordinance / Bob Birnbaum
    • Women and the Law / Peg Kaiser
    • Parking: old problem nears solution / Patti Buss
    • Anxiety / Chuck Friedman
    • The Genesis of William Mitchell / Andrew N. Johnson
    • New Rival for classics of jurisprudence / Russell Pannier

    Editorial Board

    Rich Ruvelson; Peg Kaiser; George McCormick; Bob Birnbaum; Tom Schwab; Mike Oberle

  • The Opinion – Volume 22, No. 6, April 1980 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 22, No. 6, April 1980

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contacts

    • Goldberg, Oliphant named new Associate Deans / Sally Oldham
    • Burton Era to End at William Mitchell / Tim Hassett
    • State Adopts Sentencing Guidelines / Sally Oldham
    • Energy Future: The End of a Lifestyle / Dennis Brown
    • Book Review: The Brethren

    Editorial Board

    Jennifer Bloom; Tim Hassett; Sally Oldham; Rob Plunkett; Rich Ruvelson; Mike Oberle

  • The Opinion – Volume 22, No. 5, March 1980 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 22, No. 5, March 1980

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contents

    • Bartlett Runs for National LSD Office / Rich Ruvelson
    • Green Resigns as Dean
    • Ray Faricy: The Future of the Lawyer-Legislator - An Interview / Rob Plunkett
    • Social Host in Liquor Liability Limbo / Rob Plunkett
    • Mitchell Professors Produce Videotapes
    • New SBA Reps Elected

    Editorial Board

    Jennifer Bloom; Tim Hassett; Sally Oldham; Rob Plunkett; Rich Ruvelson; Mike Oberle

  • The Opinion – Volume 22, No. 4, February 1980 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 22, No. 4, February 1980

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contents

    • Peters Named New Dean / Tim Hassett
    • Judge Hachey Retires - Works On / Rob Plunkett
    • We All Share the Same Air / Lynn Lammer
    • Multistate: It's not all it's Cracked up to be / Sally Oldham
    • Commentary: The Draft - Should America Register? / Rob Plunkett; Tom Copeland
    • Recent Cases: Savchuk is Dead / William B. Danforth
    • Justice Douglas: In Memoriam / Tim Shields
    • Sports: Should U.S. Boycott the Olympics

    Editorial Board

    Jennifer Bloom; Tim Hassett; Sally Oldham; Rob Plunkett; Rich Ruvelson; Mike Oberle

  • The Opinion – Volume 22, No. 3, December 1979 by William Mitchell College of Law

    The Opinion – Volume 22, No. 3, December 1979

    William Mitchell College of Law

    Selected Table of Contacts

    • Mitchell Interviews Six Candidates for Dean / Tim Hassett
    • Committee Cites Trial Skills Program / Tim Hassett
    • Moot Court Teams Compete at Regionals / Mike Weiner
    • Nazi Hunter Continues Search for Thousands Who Walk Free / Mike Weiner
    • Professors Wow 'em at All Star Review /
    • England's Court of Last Resort - The Law Lords / Rob Plunkett

    Editorial Board

    Tim Hassett; Sally Oldham; Rob Plunkett; Rich Ruvelson; Mike Oberle

 
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