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 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
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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
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The Opinion Briefs – September 20, 1982
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
Opinion Welcomes Newcomers
Child Care Center Enrollment Doubles
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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The Opinion – Volume 22, No. 2, October 1979
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- State Likely to Adopt Multi-State / Tim Hassett
- Student Caught up in Policy Conflict / Sally Oldham
- New Federal Judges Profiled / Rich Ruvelson; Sally Oldham
- Women Lawyers Share Experiences / Ruth McCaleb
- Clerk's-eye View of Stadium Conflict / Rick Koep
- Inquiry: Student Explores Islamic Law / Doug Hooper
- Mitchell Panel Flunks Beer Examination / Rob Plunkett
Editorial Board
Jennifer Bloom; Tim Hassett; Sally Oldham; Rob Plunkett; Rich Ruvelson; Mike Oberle
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The Opinion – Volume 22, No. 1, September 1979
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- Search Begins for New Dean / Tim Hassett
- SBA: A Highly Innocuous Organization? / Sue Bates
- Law Student Division Explained / Patti Bartlett
- Experts Offer Trial Tips / Diane Dube
- Changes in Long Paper Requirement Unlikely / Tim Hassett
- Rebels Romp to Title / Rob Plunkett
Editorial Board
Jennifer Bloom; Tim Hassett; Sally Oldham; Rob Plunkett; Rich Ruvelson
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William Mitchell Opinion – Volume 21, No. 6, April 1979
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- Sonsteng Joins Faculty Ranks
- City Agency considers parking complaint / Sally Oldham
- Montague looks forward to 'routine-free' lifestyle / Diane Dube
- Guthmann named Law Review editor / Ann Eckberg
Editorial Board
Tom Copeland; Jennifer Bloom; Diane Dube; Sally Oldham; Linda Krohn
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The Opinion - Volume 21, No. 5, March 1979
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- LSD Sponsors Government Information Conference and Tri-School Party
- Mary Louise Klas: Balancing Multiple Roles / Diane Dube
- Cara Lee Neville: Solving real-life puzzles / Diane Dube
- The Karen Silkwood Case: Plutonium Plant on trial for $11.5 Million / Sally Oldham
- Two factors affect Mitchell's search for female faculty / Diane Dube
- Obscenity Bill Tempered / Jennifer Bloom
- The Weber Case: Bakke in the Workplace / Greg Gaut
- Whodunits / Elizabeth Davies
Editorial Board
Tom Copeland, Jennifer Bloom, Diane-Dube, Sally Oldham