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 hot take is brought to you by National Hugging Day which was on Jan. 21, otherwise known as the first ...
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 times resources. So far in my first two years of college I have explored what things bring me happiness,...
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 Sussex, Harry and Meghan, are leaving the royal castle. It’s understandable that they want to depart, becau...
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 reaching the end of a chapter of life. It really hit home as I was stressing about all the things I ha...
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 only five minutes until class started, we proceed to the bookstore for snacks. While in the bookst...
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 is because gym courses are constructed to achieve a standard of endurance or physicality that can be stress...
Social media’s fictional beauty standards
Michelle Ledesma, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
Growing up in an immigrant household, there are a lot of things you must rapidly understand from a very young age. How you must be more diligent, how you must be secretive, how things can change at any time, and how you must always be prepared for if they do. My Mexican parents have always promised to...
Age gap matters when teens are dating
Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor
January 22, 2020
Those who are 18 years old or older who date freshman and sophomores in high school contribute to rape culture. It is not right for someone who is an adult to be in a romantic relationship with someone that is younger than them during this stage of life. Whenever I share my opinion that I think that th...
Response to pool closing
Dr. Howard J. Spearman, Vice President of Student Affairs
January 22, 2020
Dealing with budget fluctuations, whether down or up, is never easy, but guidance can be found in the mission and values of the institution. Per our mission, Madison College provides open access to quality higher education that fosters lifelong learning and success within our communities. Our vision is...
WolfPack parents: Send us questions
Destiny Hines, Contributor
January 22, 2020
Everyone is headed back to school after a relaxing winter break. I personally haven’t stopped moving. Parenting = 24-hour job. I’m excited to get back into the swing of things at Madison College and work on making a difference in our community. My writing for Spring Semester 2020 will be focused o...
Resolve not to give up
Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor
January 22, 2020
Oh man, I know we have all been there before. “This new year, I’m going to work out every morning! Like, for real this time!” You start out ecstatic for this new change, a new, improved ‘you’ this year, a you that wants to show everyone what you are made of. But...7.A.M. flashes across your mercilessly...
I do not want a ‘dream job,’ just a real job
Britton Downing, Contributor
January 22, 2020
I recently had a conversation with a friend of mine who is a millennial. He had asked what my career goals were, and we were soon talking education, life goals, and pathways. At a certain point in the conversation I took an unexpected pivot (unexpected even to myself); I started railing furiously abo...
