Zack Katz, Copy Editor
February 27, 2013
When was the last time you found yourself pacing in circles around a room with no idea what to do with yourself? It’s a funny thing to ask, but I can’t say I remember. Recently, I found myself wondering what about our lifestyles keep us so occupied. Obviously, being in college presents enough work... Read more »
Katie Bast , Staff Writer
February 27, 2013
Planned Parenthood announced four of its Wisconsin branches will close in the next few months. This is certainly unfortunate for those who rely on them for the many non-abortion services they offer, but in this political climate, Planned Parenthood and abortion are inextricably linked. None of the four... Read more »
AJ Lawton, Freelancer
February 25, 2013
We all have that crazy uncle, that friend of a friend on Facebook or that one kid from high school that sends out the chain-email-style messages detailing the dooming of America. It could be about aliens landing, the impending apocalypse or of efforts to make a one-world government. My favorite of late... Read more »
Courtney Kueppers, Copy Editor
February 21, 2013
I was raised in a house that valued eating healthy. My parents fed us organic food and home cooked meals every night. Eating healthy became a staple in my life. I was that kid in high school who brought my lunch from home everyday. So you can probably imagine that I was not overly excited about eating... Read more »
Nicole Miller, Staff Writer
February 21, 2013
Have you ever stopped to think about how much sugar is in that can of Coke or bottle of Mountain Dew you had with lunch or dinner, or in the case of a busy college student, possibly for breakfast? Chances are probably not. If you have, then good for you; if you haven’t, you’re not alone. In fact,... Read more »
February 21, 2013
Future students at UW-Eau Claire might not need a minor after the Academic Policy Commission voted 5-1 to eliminate the requirement on Feb. 5. Student Senate gave their approval to the commission’s decision the following Monday. They said eliminating minor requirements could help improve four-year... Read more »
Rita Fay , Staff Writer
February 21, 2013
TOMS shoes have been a fashion staple in the lives of college students for the past few years. TOMS is a charitable organization created by Blake Mycoskie in 2006 that uses the buy one, give one model. For every pair of shoes a person buys, TOMS will give a pair to a child in need. According to their... Read more »
Martha Landry, Currents Editor
February 21, 2013
On an average day I use about 63 gallons of water according to usgs.gov. One shower, two times brushing my teeth, washing the dishes twice, doing the laundry once (which I obviously don’t do everyday), but it all builds up. I do try to keep my usage to a minimum, but a few days ago I was watching the... Read more »
Emily Albrent , Op/Ed Editor
February 18, 2013
This stuff is bananas Do you like bananas? Are you a big fan of Donkey Kong? Even if you aren’t, there is no possible way you can’t appreciate the fact that there is a car that looks like a banana driving around the United States. And that’s not all. The creator of such an awesome car, Steve Braithwaite... Read more »
David Heiling , News Editor
February 18, 2013
There are always discussions on the illegality of copyright laws and piracy issues, ranging from illegally downloading songs onto your iPod all the way to the annoying reminders on any rented movie stating the fines and punishment of piracy. I agree that illegal downloads and piracy is not a victimless... Read more »
