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Do you say soda, pop or coke?

What to call carbonated drinks?

Taleise Lawrence , Staff Writer November 23, 2021

When I moved to Wisconsin from the UP, I knew there would be differences from what I was used to. Here it’s a little bit warmer, there’s a time change and people love the Packers. Nothing I couldn’t...

The horrifying Astroworld tragedy

Adeline Holte, Staff Writer November 23, 2021

Nov. 5 ended up bringing a sad, horrific event at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival in Houston. The festival ended up resulting in a total of 10 deaths as of now, and hundreds of injuries from the packed...

Reproductive rights under attack

Hailey Griffin, Staff Writer November 23, 2021

In the infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade case, the Supreme Court ruled that it is a woman’s constitutional right to decide whether or not to terminate her pregnancy until the fetus reaches viability.   When...

Artwork by Emily Balsley, an illustrator and muralist found on State Street.

Why world’s issues are our issues

Paige Zezulka, Managing Editor November 23, 2021

As I go about my days as an average American citizen, I wake up in my heated home. I flick on a switch that creates visibility. I pull a nozzle, and a shower of warm water appears for me to bathe in. I...

Golf course illustration

Is the grass greener?

Taleise Lawrence, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

When I was in middle school, the grass really was always greener on the other side. I lived right next door to a golf course. Often my siblings and I biked past it, collecting as many stray golf balls...

Turnover played while in costume for their Halloween concert.

Safety at concerts is important

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief November 10, 2021

Live music has always been an important part of my life. Some of my earliest memories are of dancing in the grass while a local band played late into the night. My dad was a rockstar back in his day so...

The time for tuition-free college is now

Stuart Pate, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

Tuition-free education isn’t a new idea but it’s becoming a crucial idea. During the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden brought forth the idea of tuition-free two-year college. This was even a provision...

Martial arts can be helpful in everyday life

Iman Alrashid, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

Have you ever asked yourself if martial arts is a necessity or waste? If you did, let me tell you that martial arts is an important skill for our daily lives. Martial arts improves your self-confidence...

Everyone deserves an incredible mentor like Prof. Mark Seals

Grant Nelson, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

I feel fortunate to have had a mentor like Professor Mark Seals, who teaches at UW-Baraboo. His knowledge of all things nerdy and pop-culture helped me see the world in a new way. He taught that science...

Madison College's Taleise Lawrence serves against Bryant and Stratton College.

First sporting event has me filled with WolfPack Spirit

Eimy Gonzalez, Assistant Editor October 26, 2021

I am a huge fan of sports. For me, there is no better feeling than getting your heart rate up running about with friends, trying to score, going for good competitivity and staying healthy. However,...

The right place at the right time

Paige Zezulka, Managing Editor October 26, 2021

In the early hours of the morning on Sunday, Oct. 10, I was celebrating a wedding with friends and family in St. Paul, Minn.   While heading back from the ceremony a few of us stopped at our hotel...

Halloween is a fun time for both children and adults

Stay safe this Halloween, no matter how you choose to celebrate the season

Taleise Lawrence, Staff Writer October 26, 2021

Leaves are changing color, pumpkin spice is in the air and the weather is cooling down. You know what that means: Halloween is almost here!   Halloween is a very interesting holiday to me. There...

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