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Taking a divisive approach to politics

Mel Acosta, Opinion Editor November 7, 2018
Election season always brings chaos out of people; it’s just so concerning how that happens to include the person who’s supposed to be running the country.

Informercial offers satirical look at society’s implicit bias

Mel Acosta, Opinion Editor November 7, 2018

There have been 39 indicated instances just this year where people, particularly white people, have called the authorities when they noticed black people doing normal, everyday things. These situations...

A short ‘vacation’ in Brazil – at midterm

Tomaz Farina Escoteguy, Staff Writer November 7, 2018

The midterms were practically knocking on my door when my cellphone popped with a notification from my dad: “You are coming back to Brazil this Friday” (of course it was not exactly like that, since...

Are we plugged in, but stressed out?

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer November 7, 2018

National Stress Awareness Day is Nov. 7 and this year’s theme is, “Does Hi-Tech cause Hi-Stress?” There have been many studies on what causes stress. One of the most famous studies being the 1967...

A screen shot shows one of the slides from the “Take a Stand: Stop Sexual Violence Prevention Training” video series.

A survivor’s perspective

Hannah Switzer, Staff Writer October 25, 2018
When I got that email from the Dean of Students, letting me know I was “required to complete this online prevention program,” I was exhausted at the thought of it. “Exhausting” is the way I’d describe being a survivor of sexual assault, years after the fact.

National Coming Out Day as relevant as ever

Mel Acosta, Opinion Editor October 24, 2018

On its 30th anniversary, a consequential question began to arise in con- cern to National Coming Out Day: Is it really even relevant anymore? The answer is as simple as well, yes, obviously. Some...

A different way to choose your political leaders

Briant Lawler, News Editor October 24, 2018

Only a generation or two ago, the party system in the United States was idolized for its balance. This was when it was inconceivable to win an election by running a severely polarizing candidate, who was...

A little kindness can go a long way

Katie Paape, Staff Writer October 24, 2018

A flashing road sign along Commercial Avenue at the start of the school year reminded drivers to: “Watch for pedestrians. Be kind.” The sign not only served as a gentle warning to not...

Kaul strong on drug crisis, environment

Noah Nielsen, Contributor October 24, 2018

Democrat Wisconsin Attorney General candidate Josh Kaul is running against Republican incumbent Brad Schimel. While lagging Schimel in polls leading up to Nov. 6 election, Kaul has run on a platform...

Flyers from the Vote Yes! for the textbook rental program campaign rest on a tabletop.

Vote YES! for textbook rental program

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief October 24, 2018

The cost of textbooks may no longer be an additional cost of going to Madison College if the textbook referendum passes. Instead, the cost of textbooks will be built in to student’s tuition...

Madison College Students are and aren't going to vote

THE BUZZ

October 24, 2018

No strings attached

Briant Lawler, News Editor October 10, 2018
I’ve been noticing engagement announcements more often on my social media feed the last few months. Perhaps I’m noticing these announcements, though, because my partner and I have been talking about marriage.
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