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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...

What’s the best gift?

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor December 12, 2019

For most, the holiday season is a time filled with tinsel, gift-giving, and family time. The holidays are wonderful until, well, you realize that someone special is expecting a gift. And let me tell you,...

Cultural anthropology broadens horizons

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer December 12, 2019

Many who are current and continuing college students fit last-minute electives into their schedules like small puzzle pieces. These students try to see the bigger picture of personal interest and create...

Mailbag

Letter to the Editor December 12, 2019

Buried in the minutes of the June 5, 2019, Madison Area Technical College District Board meeting was the proposed FY19/20 Capital Remodel Project – Athletics, Physical Education, Locker Rooms, and Fitness...

The Christmas tree in the Wisconsn State Capitol building.

What’s in a name?

Krista Olson-Lehman, Staff Writer December 12, 2019

Governor Tony Evers made a stir unveiling the theme for this year’s State Capitol holiday tree: “Celebrate Science.” The controversy wasn’t the theme for the tree, but what he called the tree:...

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Too divided to even talk about politics

Britni Petitt, Photo Editor December 12, 2019

In recent weeks, every other headline seems to have something to do with the impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump or the upcoming presidential election. As a nation, this is huge news.  Generally,...

Changes coming in social media

Emily Merlin, Social Media Editor November 27, 2019

Social media is constantly changing, moving, and talking. Each social media channel provides different outcomes, but they essentially have the same concept: to communicate with other people and to see...

Plastics in packaging is going overboard

Mandy Scheuer, Office Manager November 27, 2019

Have you ever opened something you ordered online, and there was way too much packaging for the item you bought?  Even an item such as a new iPhone 7 case there was about twice the amount of packaging...

Parents need to take care of personal mental health

Destiny Hines, Staff Writer November 27, 2019

For a lot of people there is never a good time to bring up mental health concerns like depression, anxiety or suicide. I myself have struggled and continue to struggle with PTSD (post-traumatic stress...

Take a break to manage stress

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief November 27, 2019

I never knew how stressful life could be. Being a full-time student with a full-time and part-time job while trying to have a social life is a challenge. Life can get tough sometimes, and you tend to push...

Try being blunt and bold

Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor November 27, 2019

Recently, I have been hearing the phrase "politically correct" a lot. Being politically correct. What does that mean exactly? Technically, the phrase politically correct is used to describe language,...

Global warming: Mother Nature’s flu

Brooke Foye, Contributor November 13, 2019

Global warming has been a debate for years. What it is, how to fix it, and whether or not it’s really a danger to people. What is global warming? Global warming is a term used to describe the worldwide...

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