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An in-depth look at socialism in the modern era

Ebenezer Idowu, Jr., Staff Writer May 2, 2023

In part 1, we tracked socialism’s history, from the socialist ideals practiced by ancient kingdoms and empires to enlightenment-era utopian dreamers to Karl Marx. We discovered that Karl Marx was the...

Refund Policy

It’s time to change the refund policy

Kai Brito, Contributor April 19, 2023

Imagine this scenario: You’re a new student at Madison College and it’s the first day of class for Fall semester. You’re not sure about which major to pick, so you start with basic classes like Basic...

An examination of the history of socialism

Ebenezer Idowu, Jr., Staff Writer April 19, 2023

Socialism has been around for a couple of centuries, but in recent years, it has seen an uptick in popularity. A recent presidential nominee ran on a socialist platform. Several senators and representatives...

Podcast popularity

Podcast popularity continues to grow

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer April 19, 2023

Podcasts are your favorite shows, topics, blogs and random conversations that are all jumbled together on recordings for free or on apps like Spotify, with a large audience specified for whatever the listener...

Students should have more time for a 100% refund

Kai Brito, Contributor April 4, 2023

Have you ever needed to drop a class during your semester? Many students have before, due to schedule changes with work, a change in academic major, realizing they have a heavy course load or just unforeseen...

The downfall of streaming services

Dexter Cruse, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

Over the last couple of years, streaming services have become more and more popular with more and more options available. Streaming services have a huge benefit: convenience. With a few clicks of a button,...

Active listening

Become absorbed in civil listening

MIchelle Meyer, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

My listening is not on autopilot. I put more effort into listening than speaking. The truth is, I consider listening to be a privilege. The ability to fully hear other’s perspectives, through their chosen...

Sobering reality has more people living alcohol-free

Ruthie Hatter, Graphic Designer March 21, 2023

Switching to an alcohol-free lifestyle will improve your life, fact or fad? While this belief has been present in various forms throughout human history, now more than ever before the younger generations...

Battle of the Ironclads marked the beginning of modern ships

Ebenezer Idowu, Jr., Staff Writer March 21, 2023

The Battle of Hampton Roads, also known as the Battle of the Ironclads, or the Battle of the Monitor and the Virginia, was a crucial battle in the American Civil War. It marked the beginning of the transition...

Why do tickets cost so much more than the list price?

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

Ticketmaster has a long controversy regarding the cost of their tickets. When the usual price of a ticket is advertised to be $60, by the end of the transaction it ends up being $100. So why is that? Well,...

How will ChatGPT and artificial intelligence change education?

Lillian Coppelman, Editor in Chief February 28, 2023

Creating art is a difficult task, with many artists spending weeks to months on one piece of artwork. So it came as a shock when a computer-generated art piece won first prize during the 2022 Colorado...

Fast-food workers face threat of violence

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor February 28, 2023

My first job was at Burger King. I was assigned the drink station, and I was terrible. Training another food station didn't help and my skills only worsened. No big surprise; it wasn't a dream job. Customers...

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