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The meaning behind St. Patrick’s Day

Madalyn Breunig, Staff Writer March 22, 2022

There’s one main goal on St. Patrick’s Day – drinking a green beer. Kidding: there are many festivities on this green day, but do we know why we are giving a toast on March 17? We honor the patron...

How the South almost prevailed in the Civil War

Ebenezer Idowu , Staff Writer March 22, 2022

You’re probably thinking, “History is boring, so this article won’t be very interesting, either.” Just stick around; I promise this will be more interesting than you think.  When people...

Penn swimmer Lia Thomas looks up at her time after finishing first in the 500-yard freestyle race during the NCAA championships at the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Thomas, who is a transgender woman, made history Thursday as the first transgender person to claim a Division I national title.

Support transgender athletes

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief March 22, 2022

Lia Thomas is the first transgender athlete to win a NCAA Division I title. Her career, which has been met with protests and outrage, has come to a close.   At the 2022 National Swimming Championship,...

Mental Health

The importance of mental health in winter

Lauren Taillon, Arts Editor March 1, 2022

Winter can be a hard time of year for many people. The nights are longer, the days are colder, and there seems to be less to do. All of these things can leave someone feeling down. That is why it is so...

Mask mandate

End of mask mandate

Lauren Taillon, Arts Editor March 1, 2022

On March 1 of this year, the indoor public mask mandate will come to an end in Dane County thanks to the decision made by Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC). The decision comes on the heels...

Eliminate inequity in youth sports

Kaleia Lawrence and Taleise Lawrence March 1, 2022

Growing up, who gets to play sports? This might sound like a dumb question, but it’s something to think about. The easy answer might be, “Well, kids get to play sports.” But that wouldn’t be completely...

Spring break not the same for all students

Taleise Lawrence, Copy Editor March 1, 2022

March 14 marks a very special day for Madison College students: the first day of Spring Break 2022. I’ve never had a real college spring break. My first break at a different college ended up with all...

MLK’s family wants legislation, not celebration

Lawrence Grunenwald-Ries, Staff Writer March 1, 2022

Unlike most of you, I remember Dr. King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood for civil rights, including voting rights. He taught non-violence civil disobedience. Along the side of great civil rights leaders...

Moving forward this year

Editorial: What we hope for this year

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief February 15, 2022

Scientists and epidemiologists don’t know when COVID-19 will go away, if ever. Reports still vary and there’s not a universally agreed upon end date in sight.   Despite going into another year...

Self care is important during winter months

Lauren Taillon, Arts Editor February 15, 2022

Taking time to care for yourself is important year round, but I would argue that it is especially important in winter. This is particularly true if you live in an area where it snows a lot or gets really...

Childhood shouldn’t be spent working

Taleise Lawrence, Copy Editor February 15, 2022

Last fall, Republicans proposed a bill in the Wisconsin State Capitol that would allow children ages 14 and 15 to work longer hours. This would only apply to small businesses that aren’t regulated by...

Map shows the location of some local food pantries

There is no shame in using services like food pantries

Lilliana Miranda, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

There is a stigma or a misconception regarding food pantries or services such as food share. The decision to visit a food pantry or to seek food share assistance can be difficult and some may feel it is...

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