Rita Fay, Staff Writer
March 7, 2013
According to a Pew Research study, the percentage of viewers of The Daily Show that are under 30 is 39 percent. And some young people say it is their only news source. “The Daily Show” is a late night satirical news show on Comedy Central that makes social, cultural and political commentary. Unfortunately,... Read more »
Alex Zank , News Editor
March 7, 2013
There has been much time devoted at UW-Eau Claire to look for a way to reform what classes we take as students. This has been happening as far back as I can remember since starting to attend Eau Claire. A more recent issue on this topic is the possibility of eliminating the minor requirement. Although... Read more »
Chris Reinoos, Editor In Chief
March 7, 2013
As a journalism student, the cornerstones of my education have been accuracy and transparency. Not only do journalists have to get the story right, but we have to been completely honest and forthright about how we gather our information. This is not an unreasonable demand to place on journalists. It... Read more »
Alex Zank, News Editor
March 3, 2013
Governor Scott Walker recently proposed his plan for the state’s next biennial budget, which contains a serious lack of fiscal logic on the administration’s part. The part I’m bringing into question specifically is the small tax cut and a weak investment in the state’s education. I... Read more »
Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
March 3, 2013
There’s a recurring skit on the television show “Portlandia” about the fictional Portland Milk Advisory Board. The characters played by Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein highlight the different types of milk being processed by the Portland Milk Advisory Board, including unpasteurized milk, which... Read more »
Steve Fruehauf, Copy Editor
March 3, 2013
Throughout the course of our academic careers, our parents have always been the ones to push us to work harder. When we struggle with material, they have tried to offer words of encouragement. They would say things like “If I can do it, so can you” or “There’s always room to improve and work... Read more »
David Burish, Staff Writer
March 3, 2013
For as long as I can remember, technology has been a part of my life. I learned how to use a computer around the age of three with programs such as Kid Pix and interactive children’s books that introduced me to basic computer tools. Once in elementary school, learning new programs became simple and... Read more »
Emily Albrent, Op/Ed Editor
March 3, 2013
Where’s the love? We have all had those moments where we tell our parents to leave us alone or to never speak to us again in a fit of angst (ahh, childhood memories). But for Bernard Bey, a 32-year-old from Brooklyn, getting attention from his parents is something he demands more of. This man is suing... Read more »
February 27, 2013
UW-Eau Claire will be offering a new housing option for students starting next fall. The Priory, formally a Catholic Monastery, which now hosts the Children’s Nature Academy will be renovated to house 22 students. The new dorms are about a five-minute drive from the main campus and the university said... Read more »
Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
February 27, 2013
A college sporting event can mean so much to certain people. It’s not just about the result of the game, it’s the atmosphere, bragging rights and giving people a reason to become part of something more than them. What is often forgotten, as we parade around in our favorite college’s merchandise,... Read more »
