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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...

Time to talk about eating disorders: Overcoming the social stigma enables others to seek help

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer March 1, 2017

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is upon us. It starts on Feb. 26 and runs until March 4. This year’s theme is, “It’s time to talk about it.” According to The National Eating Disorder...

Elizabeth Cherie Creech and Aunton Terry are shown with the gift basket they won in the Madison College Bookstore Sweethart Photo Contest. Their winning photo is shown below.

Mialbag: Letters to the Editor

Gail Christensen, Letter to the Editor March 1, 2017

Thank You! I am writing to let you know about the very generous and kind cross-department collaboration that occurred for the Madison College Bookstores, the Sweetheart Photo Contest. The winners...

Food is a Human Right: Cutting FoodShare benefits simply punishes people for being poor

Alison Ahlgrim, News Editor March 1, 2017

If access to adequate food is a human right recognized by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, why does Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker think it’s OK to restrict and deny this most basic of human...

Peaceful protests a protected right

Ethan Maurice, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

The First Amendment of the Constitution states: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the...

Political Cartoon

Political Cartoon

February 15, 2017

by Micheal Edwards

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