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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...

February is far more than just cold and unforgiving

Megan Binkley, Opinions Editor January 30, 2018

Roughly 2,700 years ago, Numa Pompilius succeeded Romulus as king of Rome, and promptly added January and February to the calendar. At the time, it was a novel idea: before this, the winter period was...

#METOO has a ways to go before reaching equality

Megan Binkley, Opinions Editor January 30, 2018

In 2006, activist Tarana Burke created a MySpace page titled “Me Too”. It was a space designed to support women (especially women of color) who had experienced sexual harassment and assault. Survivors...

Valentine’s Day: should we love it or hate it?

Alison Malek, Staff Writer January 30, 2018

Every Feb. 14, couples in countries around the globe celebrate the season of love. This holiday is commonly known as Valentine’s Day. Valentine's Day has been celebrated for centuries, and is believed...

Celebrating ‘Solo Diners Eat Out Week’

Spice Phongthiengtham, Staff Writer January 30, 2018

Whether you’ve been in a situation that forced you to eat alone, or you simply want to enjoy food by yourself, I know exactly what you’ve faced. Yes, I am talking about that feeling when it seems...

My resolution is to stress less in 2018

Dylan Martin, Graphic Designer January 16, 2018

“New year, new me.” Sound familiar? As we all go over our goals for 2018, the list probably elicits a little déjà vu. Maybe you want to work out more, eat healthier, or drink less alcohol (that...

A Democrat’s take on the Alabama election

Megan Binkley, Opinions Editor January 16, 2018

On Dec. 12, Doug Jones beat Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate special election race. It was a historic moment for the Democratic party; through Jones, they wrested away a seat that has been held by the Republican...

Social media movements are inspiring new activists

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor January 16, 2018

If you watched the 2018 Golden Gobles on January 7, you may have noticed that the majority of the celebrities wore all black. These celebrities were showing support for the #TIMESUP movement. They stood...

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