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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...

Image of a flower in the universe.

A lifetime of mindfulness

Paige Zezulka, Managing Editor February 1, 2022

Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, friend, poet, and the “father of mindfulness” passed away on Jan. 22 at the age of 95.  The name may be familiar to some, as his many famous...

Transgender representation in media must change

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief February 1, 2022

Understanding transgender stories and how the media presents them needs to change drastically.   I recently was able to see a portion of ALOK’s performance. ALOK is an internationally acclaimed...

Is space tourism for human exploration or exploitation?

Iman Alrashid, Staff Writer February 1, 2022

Have you ever thought of taking a vacation to outer space?  For me, I have dreamed of going to outer space and dancing on the moon since I was a little girl. I didn't think how much the trip would...

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