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 35, No. 1, August 1991
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- Welcome New First Year Students / Azman, Mark R.; Price, Kimberly S.
- From the Dean's Desk / Hogg, James F.
- The First Step in Preventing Bias Must be to Recognize it / Cooper, Stephen
Editorial Board
Azman, Mark R.; Skelton, Margie; Price, Kimberly
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The Opinion – Volume 34, No. 2, April 1991
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- In Memory of Bernard Becker / Janus, Eric S.; Helmuth, David; Griffin, Julie
- What Does "Diversity" Mean to Each of Us? / Hamilton, Neil
- MJF State Board Member Starts Business Law Clinic to Serve Low-Income Women / Gray, Katherine L.
- Goofy" Pic Page / Guthrie, Patricia
- WMCL Art Contest
Editorial Board
Kane, M. O'Sullivan; Larson, Eric Douglas; Schertler, Tony; Skelton, Margie; Azman, Mark; Price, Kim; Rush, Judie; Zachritz, Anne E.; Tegeler, Tamara
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The Opinion – Volume 34, No. 1, February 1991
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- To War...? / Topor, Jeff; Skelton, Margie
- Messa Da Requiem / Kane, M. O'Sullivan
- Amnesty International Responds to President Bush / Healey, John G.; Grengs, Rose
- Gulf War - A War of Biblical Proportions / Green, Karl
- Our Freedom, Our Tolerance, Our Loss / Jipping, Thomas L.
- Protestors of the War are Patriots Too
- Interview With Collins Byrd / Guthrie, Patricia
Editorial Board
Bob Christensen; Karl Green; M. O'Sullivan Kane; Eric Douglas Larson; Cathryn Saylor Peterson; Tony Schertler; Margie Skelton; Mark Azman; Kim Price; Judie Rush; Anne E. Zachritz; Tamara Tegeler
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The Opinion – Volume 33, No. 2, November 1990
William Mitchell College of Law
Selected Table of Contents
- Reflections From the Chief
- Laramie Lampoon
- Recognizing Discrimination / Kathy Forbes
- Interview With Judge Jack Davies / Eric Larson
- Dedication Protest / Sue M. Nipe; Lisa Sexton; Hope Jensen
- Domestic Abuse Knows No Gender / Jo Hoo
- Iraq, the Past, and Other Rambling Thoughts / Jeffrey Schueler
- A Synopsis/Review of the DLC on Behalf of the William Mitchell Democrats / John Herbert
- The Latimer Interview / Mike Broback; Tony Schertler
Editorial Board
Richard J. Olsen; Bob Christensen; Karl Green; M O'Sullivan Kane; Eric Douglas Larson; Cathryn Saylor Peterson; Tony Schertler; Tamara Tegeler; Mike Broback
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The Opinion – Volume 33, No. 3, November 1990
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- Civility: The Greater Part of Valor / Linda Theis Thrasher
- SBA to Conduct Referendum: Should Student Activity Fund be Raised? / Deane M. Roe
- New Mitchell Trustee Debate / Michael Dees; Pamela Boney; William L. Dooley, Jr.; Hope Jensen; James F. Hogg
- Diversity Committee Seeks Input / Edie Michalski; Walter Lehman; Eric Janus
- What is This "Federalist Society?" An Introduction to the WMCL Federalist Society / Publius*
- Political Parties Need a Cable Station to Call Their Own / David Lillehaug; Ross Corson
- One Last Letter to the Editor / Lowell J. Satre, Jr.
Editorial Board
Richard J. Olsen; Bob Christensen; Karl Green; M O'Sullivan Kane; Eric Douglas Larson; Cathryn Saylor Peterson; Tony Schertler; Tamara Tegeler; Mike Broback
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The Opinion – Volume 33, No. 1, August 1990
William Mitchell College of Law
Table of Contents
- Nien Cheng to Kick Off Distinguished Speakers Series / Edie Michalski; Donn McLennen
- Love in the Law / Wiese/Olson
- "Separate but Better Off?" or is "One Person, One Vote" Still Valid? / Lowell J. Satre Jr.
- An Era of Strict Construction / Michael J. Varani
- A Proposal for More Effective Teaching at William Mitchell / Neil W. Hamilton
- Clinic Curriculum A Gold Mine of Opportunity / Resa Gilats
- One L; "Who is This Cardozo Guy?" / Mike Broback
- An Exclusive Interview with Chief Justice Warren E. Burger
Editorial Board
Richard J. Olsen (Editor in Chief); Karl Green; M. O'Sullivan Kane; Eric Douglas Larson; Tony Schertler; Tamara Tegeler; Robert Christensen; Tom Weiss; Richard K. Ellison; Mike Broback
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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