Ryan Spaight , Staff Writer
March 28, 2013
“Catfish: The TV Show,” henceforth referred to as “Catfish,” is a recent, popular MTV television show, and lately I can’t watch it without wanting to incinerate my television in a blazing fit of sheer anger. The basic premise of the show is as follows. Two people have been chatting online,... Read more »
Nicole Miller , Staff Writer
March 28, 2013
Nutrition is vital for survival of our people. When I hear about Kraft Macaroni and Cheese putting profits over people’s health it devastates me. It’s a popular meal choice for students who live on their own and cook for themselves. It’s convenient and cheap. In about three minutes it’s ready... Read more »
Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
March 28, 2013
People don’t simply stumble upon success. That’s not how the world works. People get to be the way they are because of their work ethics, intelligence and especially past experiences. I think that in today’s society of bright lights and paparazzi, we often see successful people lose sight of the... Read more »
Brittni Straseske , Staff Writer
March 28, 2013
When I headed out to the Pentecostal Assembly Church last November to vote, the place was packed. I saw about five people I knew from class, a few more I knew from living in the dorms and countless swarms of the rest of Eau Claire citizens. I completed the necessary address change registration, waited... Read more »
March 14, 2013
Last week, an Op/Ed was written about children receiving “fat letters” from their school to bring home to their parents if the school saw the kids as unhealthy, or overweight. This has caused issues within school systems and with the children themselves. According to CNN, children as young as three... Read more »
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
March 14, 2013
Fright night Exorcisms are not just a product of the film industry. A Tennessee man is suing his local church for apparently being mistreated during his very own “exorcism.” Andrew Byrd is demanding a compensation of $200,000 and $3.5 million in punitive damages. According to court documents,... Read more »
Courtney Kueppers , Copy Editor
March 14, 2013
When was the last time you questioned where our media comes from, who constructs it and whose viewpoint we are consuming? It is a common occurrence in our culture for the media to be labeled “too liberal” or “too conservative.” Large media corporations are almost always attached to a political... Read more »
Taylor Kuether, Managing Editor
March 14, 2013
Nearly 50 million Americans live without health insurance. I am one of those Americans. I rely on free and low-cost clinics like the university’s own Student Health Service for affordable, accessible health care. I hate to think that such a beneficial service could be endangered. While only in the... Read more »
Bridget Cooke, Staff Writer
March 14, 2013
Going to college costs money. This is an obvious part of attending a university. But problems begin when the price of tuition goes up. Everyone is stretched to their limit by that point and then fees are added that seem unnecessary. The newest in line of these is the senior processing fee. A charge,... Read more »
Haley Zblewski, Chief Copy Editor
March 7, 2013
Back in elementary school, your teachers didn’t send letters home to give to your parents too often. That was mostly reserved for when you needed permission to go on a field trip, or maybe when you did something naughty, like said a swear word on the playground just to prove you could. But now schools... Read more »
