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Celebrities deserve time to grieve, too

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief February 20, 2020

Losing a loved one is a sensitive subject. I have lost many and it doesn’t get any easier when another passes. I can’t imagine thought being a celebrity or an influencer in today’s era and having...

Yes, spring really is on its way

Mandy Scheuer, Office Manager February 20, 2020

Does this seem familiar? You parked in the far lot on Anderson Street. You get out of your car, and it is frigid. You bundle up, lock the car and put on your backpack that has at least two binders and...

Gender identified name belongs on diploma

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor February 20, 2020

According to NBC News, California recently introduced a bill that requires Californian public colleges to update the name of a student’s diploma to their gender identified name. The introducer of this...

What to do on leap day

Anica Graney, Design Director February 20, 2020

As punishment for rounding up the length of our days here on Earth to 24 hours, the Gregorian calendar system has given us an extra day at the end of February. For those who don’t know, days are actually...

Reactions to performance were predictable, but way off base

Ezra Peters, Staff Writer February 20, 2020

Every February, families and friends alike gather around their TVs with snacks and games to watch the sporting event of the year – a football game called the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is one of the...

Many ways to find college success

Shia Aaron L. Fisher, Staff Writer February 5, 2020

My advice for new college students is to gamify their learning experience: learn the rules, practice the techniques and win. First, I should add a disclaimer, everyone’s experience is unique and I certainly...

Who needs a hug? Not me!

Anica Graney, Design Director February 5, 2020

Hugs. Much like the diaper brand, I can see how they benefit society but would very much prefer to not find myself in one. In general, I find hugs to be a little uncomfortable in most situations. This...

There are many ways to find happiness in life

Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor February 5, 2020

Happiness is more than a moment to me, happiness is more of a dream sometimes. I can see myself in happiness and in blissfulness, but it is hard to get there. Happiness is built off of habits and most...

Why do we care about the royal family?

Emily Merlin, Social Media Editor February 5, 2020

Why are people so interested in the lives of the royal family? I asked myself that very same question when I agreed to write this piece. It’s kind of hard not to realize that the Duke and Duchess of...

Graduation is fast approaching

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief February 5, 2020

Week three of the semester has already started, and the feeling of it being the last semester of my at Madison College really hit me hard. The last semester. Graduation is fast approaching, and I'm ...

WolfPack Parenting: Finding childcare can be a challenge

WolfPack Parenting: Finding childcare can be a challenge

Destiny Hines, Contributor February 5, 2020

I had to bring my six and eight year old boys to my 5:30 p.m. class last week. Of course, as soon as we started to walk from the parking lot to the main building, they started saying they were hungry. With...

More to health than physical well being

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor February 5, 2020

Physical education in schools must teach more than just standards of physical wellness, but mental wellness, too. I find a lot of students dread gym courses, especially in grade school. I think this...

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