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LGBTQIA+ questions excluded from US Census

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer April 18, 2017

The United States Census Bureau has made the decision to exclude proposed questions about gender and sexuality on the 2020 census. This came as a disappointment to many members of the LGBTQIA+ community,...

Don’t reject climate science: GOP environmental plans could place the planet in even greater peril

Don’t reject climate science: GOP environmental plans could place the planet in even greater peril

James Roufus, Staff Writer April 18, 2017

From sea to shining sea, lovers of Mother Earth are under attack like Kenilworth Castle. Not only locally from Gov. Scott Walker and his followers, but from President Donald Trump as well. Back...

GuestView: Public broadcast funds at risk in budget

Jennifer Ferro, Los Angeles Times/TNS April 6, 2017

President Donald Trump’s preliminary budget, released in mid-March, slashes a number of domestic programs. The one that hits closest to home for me is the total defunding of the Corp. for Public Broadcasting,...

Phoning Dr. Strangelove: FBI probes the president

Phoning Dr. Strangelove: FBI probes the president

James J. Roufus, Staff Writer April 6, 2017

Where is George C. Scott when you need him? After all, President Merkin Muffley was able to negotiate with the Russians much better than any real president had ... at least to date. Though the twentieth...

Journalists help uncover truth, and share it

Alison Ahlgrim, News Editor April 6, 2017

As the “opposition party” and “fourth estate,” journalists have an obligation to pursue the truth now more than ever. Because information is so widely available at the click of a mouse or the swipe...

New Voices movement seeks to ensure freedoms for students at all schools

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor March 22, 2017

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of… or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press,” states the first amendment of the United States Constitution. Yet, a 1988 court...

Talking about people’s tattoos

Talking about people’s tattoos

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer March 22, 2017

I personally can’t believe it, but spring is finally here. With the warmer weather comes more bared skin. Tattoos previously covered by parkas and scarfs are now on display, meaning that people with...

Consequences of transgender bathroom bills

Consequences of transgender bathroom bills

Alison Ahlgrim, News Editor March 22, 2017

Thirty-one percent of transgender people report avoiding drinking or eating so that they do not need to use the restroom. According to a survey done by the National Center for Transgender Equity, additionally: ...

Groups offer options to be politically active

Lucy Smith, Staff Writer March 1, 2017

For those motivated to become more politically active by the results of the presidential election, here are some options for getting involved. The best way to keep up to date is to follow these groups...

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