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Culture should never be a costume

Cassandra Cullen, Music Director October 31, 2019

Halloween is fast approaching and with times changing, we, as a society, are becoming more aware that certain costumes are culturally insensitive. With older photos of Justin Trudeau in blackface coming...

Professor Claire Lind, Co-advisor Emmalee Pearson, Co-advisor Victor Raymond, GSA officer Tierney Miller, and GSA officer Pete Beach gather for a photo after the club’s National Coming Out Day celebration at the Truax Campus on Oct. 11.

Celebrate National Coming Out Day

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor October 16, 2019

National Coming Out Day was founded in 1988, and is still proudly celebrated today. This year, it took place on Oct. 11, filling the day with pride and love for all. National Coming Out Day celebrates...

No bull: This event needs to end

Britni Petitt, Photo Editor October 16, 2019

The second week of July, every year, over a million people fill the streets of Pamplona, Spain for the San Fermin festival and running of the bull. The festival hasn’t always been this large but was...

Take a stand to stop sexual violence in our community

Tessa Morhardt, Editor-in-chief October 16, 2019

Safety is one key to life. No matter where you are, what you are doing, or who you are with. Being active and aware of your surroundings will help you in any situation. It is easy to forget all of those...

Take a mental break every now and then

Kaleia Lawrence, Staff Writer October 16, 2019

Mental health is important. I am sure we have all been told to “treat yoself” on a bad day, or maybe to take out our frustrations with an exhausting run or by writing a letter that you’ll never send....

Nursing students have been helping provide free flu shots on campus to students, staff and faculty throughout the month of October. Getting your flu shot is a great way to protect your health and that of others.

Don’t be afraid to get your flu vaccination

Krista Olson-Lehman, Staff Writer October 16, 2019

Each year the Center for Disease Control puts out warnings about influenza. In response, workplaces, pharmacies and even campuses like Madison College offer up free or reduced-price flu shots for people...

Slow hurricane response still hurts Puerto Rico

Veronica L. Werzinske, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

It's been almost two years since Hurricane Maria hit the island of Puerto Rico in September 2017. At that time, it was Hurricane Category 5, with winds of 175 mph which were devastating for all the population...

Volunteering while traveling can be beneficial

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

When you think of other countries, what comes to your mind? Some people think of exotic destinations, others imagine developed countries like Paris and Cape Town, yet to some the idea of going to another...

Tips for safer and secure driving

Krista Olson-Lehman, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

When you think of safe drivers, do you tell yourself “I’m a safe driver," or "I have nothing to worry about except everyone else on the road.” Are you really? Do you avoid left turns? What kind of...

Killing the planet?

Killing the planet?

Hailey Griffin, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

Are we slowly killing the planet that sustains us? The answer, unfortunately, is yes. There are several ways we contribute to environmental degradation. Humans are responsible for the mass consumption...

Climate change becomes hot topic

Kaleia Lawrence, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

Climate change. Global warming. Just reading those words may have turned you away from finishing this article. What is one more whiny young adult shouting into the void going to say that you have already...

The filled parking lots that have greeted Madison College students at the start of the semester have led to some familiar strategies for those seeking a spot.

Strategies for packed parking

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor September 18, 2019

Finding a parking spot in the Madison College parking lots is probably the worst part of the school day. Once you enter those lots, it’s you against the world. Blinkerless cars slowly prowl the lots...

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