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Seasonal affective disorder eases as summer approaches

Michelle Ledesma Ceron, Staff Writer April 22, 2020

Ever since I was little, I have loved summer and the sun. How despite the 92 million miles in between, the sun looks for you. Through the cumulus clouds and the glossy green leaves of the tall trees there...

Staying focused during this pandemic

Casey Anderson, Opinions Editor April 22, 2020

Amongst all this turmoil, it can be incredibly difficult to stay focused on academics. Some are worrying about where their next source of income will be coming from, if a family member will get sick, or...

The Earth is taking back what we stole

Emily Merlin, Social Media Manager April 22, 2020

Ever since the start of this national pandemic, I have noticed the number of cars during rush hour have amounted to nothing. I found this delightful because I didn’t have to worry about someone cutting...

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

Mandy Scheuer, Office Manager April 22, 2020

Autism stems from the Greek word autos, meaning “self.” Autism literally means “alone.” People who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, have a hard time understanding nonverbal cues like gestures,...

Unique Activities to do During Quarantine

Anica Graney, Managing Editor April 22, 2020

Almost a month into quarantine and I’m sure we’ve all exhausted every avenue of things to do to keep us occupied. I have taken the liberty upon myself to create a list of unique activities to do...

COVID-19 pandemic illustrates the effect that humans have on the environment

Hailey Griffin, Arts Editor April 22, 2020

This year, Earth Day will be different from Earth Day in previous years. Shelter-in-place orders prompted by COVID-19 will prevent you from attending any outdoor Earth Day seminars or activities. Schools,...

A sign outside Blue Mound State Park indicates that the park is closed indefinitely.

DNR closes state parks in Wisconsin—perhaps it was the right move

Hailey Griffin, Arts Editor April 22, 2020

On Friday, April 10, Governor Tony Evers directed the DNR to shut down state parks and recreational areas across Wisconsin. Evers’ decision was prompted by a large increase in the amounts of people...

Tattoo and piercing restrictions in the workforce

Hailey Griffin, Arts Editor April 8, 2020

At some point in our lives, we learned that our appearances could influence how others see us. Many choose to believe that the way we present ourselves determines the type of person that we are. The old...

Letter from the Editor

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief April 8, 2020

I know things have been very hard for all of us these past few weeks. Days have turned into weeks and it sometimes feels like things are never going to end. We all need to continue to keep our heads...

Surviving coronavirus

Maggie Bushaw, Contributor April 8, 2020

The coronavirus is not easy for young adults or college students. This virus has caused school buildings to close and schools to move to online instruction. Students who go to Madison College have a lot...

The Quarantine: Self-isolation can be a gift

Selena Harris, Contributor April 8, 2020

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness...it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it...

A small sacrifice to keep others safe

Grace Pasch, Contributor April 8, 2020

You are probably wondering how we got here. About two weeks ago, I was preparing for the clinic portion of my massage therapy program here at Madison College. I was so elated to be in the final strides...

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