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Sale may not be good for some of Fox’s franchises

Matt Withers, Arts Editor February 27, 2018

When it first broke that The Walt Disney Company was acquiring 21st Century Fox, I was pretty excited to say the least. As a lifelong comic fan my mind was ignited by the idea that “X-men,” “Fantastic...

Disney World prices aren’t so magical: As the price of admission rises, only privileged families get to experience the magic

Megan Behnke, Staff Writer February 27, 2018

The ‘Most Magical Place on Earth’ and the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ have now become two of the ‘Most Expensive Places on Earth’. It was recently announced that Disneyland Resort in Anaheim,...

Join me in celebrating Galentine’s Day

Megan Behnke, Staff Writer February 27, 2018

The most romance-laden day of the year is February 14, Valentine’s Day. Tuesday February 6 has been deemed “Red Tuesday,” or the most popular day to break up. Right in between the two is February...

Students and visitors walk in front of Bascom Hill at the UW-Madison campus

Bucky’s Tuition Promise move will make UW more accessible to students who aren’t already affluent

Megan Binkley, Opinions Editor February 27, 2018

In the last several years, UW Madison’s institutional identity as a civic and social leader seems to have come up against a lot of contradictions. In 2015, the Badger Herald described the UW as a...

Black History Month

Megan Binkley, Opinions Editor February 13, 2018

In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month. In his announcement, he urged citizens to use the time “to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black...

Using your tax refund wisely

February 13, 2018

Tax season is here and that means large influxes of cash for many students. We need more financial organizations to help citizens manage their money properly, specifically when it comes to large purchases. I...

Recovering from an eating disorder

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief February 13, 2018

To celebrate National Eating Disorder Week last year, I came forward with my own experience struggling with different eating disorders. This year, however, I want to celebrate this week by focusing my...

Revisiting the false missile alert in Hawaii

Megan Behnke, Staff Writer February 13, 2018

On Jan. 13, Hawaii residents woke up to a ballistic missile alert issued via the Emergency Alert System and Commercial Mobile Alert System over televisions, radios, and cellphones. The alarm advised residents...

Standing in solidarity with victims of abuse

Megan Behnke, Staff Writer February 13, 2018

Sexual abuse has always been a sensitive topic. Once considered a taboo subject, the last 10 years have seen a drastic increase in the number of victims who have chosen to speak out about their experiences. These...

Exploring the changing landscape of immigration with evangelicals

Melyna Acosta, Staff Writer January 30, 2018

I wouldn’t call this a change of heart, but instead, more of a push towards acceptance. Despite a historic emphasis on the separation of church and state, this delineation is rarely maintained in modern...

It's fun to explore astrology

It’s fun to explore astrology

Brittany Byers, Staff Writer January 30, 2018

How many times have you been asked, “What’s your sign?” Horoscopes are just the start when understanding yourself through Astrology. Using your time and place of birth, astrologers make a graph...

Honor society project looks at why students drop out

PTK Officer team January 30, 2018

Phi Theta Kappa, an international honors society with a chapter at Madison College, participates an annual “Honors In Action” projects. These projects focus on specific questions of study, accompanied...

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