Matthew Ahasay, Opinion's Editor
May 9, 2013
Filed under Opinions
Normally, waking up at 9 a.m. the day of the Mifflin Street Block Party in Madison would be considered sleeping in; however, this year was an exception in more than one way. The nationally renowned celebration and local tradition,...
Matthew Ahasay, Opinions Editor
May 2, 2013
Filed under Opinions
It is 7:55 as John springs out of bed and makes the dash to reach his 8 a.m. class. At the front of the room, his professor is wearing slacks and a button down shirt.
Sweatpants have been a growing trend in high schools and...
Shelby LeDuc and Alyssa Bloechl
May 2, 2013
Filed under Opinions
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, is an animal rights organization that has long been publicly supported by communities, large businesses and more recently, celebrities.
PETA ‘rescues’ thousands of animals...
Marissa Dow, General Reporter
April 25, 2013
Filed under Opinions
Studying abroad is a great experience that can give you so much more than credits. Students are immersed into a different culture full of possibilities and people. They are able to strengthen their education as well as traveling...
Matthew Ahasay, Opinions Editor
April 18, 2013
Filed under Opinions
What could you do with $50,000?
Every student at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville pays three dollars a semester in segregated fees, equating to approximately $50,000, for the advocacy group United Council. What does...
Editorial Board
April 18, 2013
Filed under Opinions
A random sample of students, faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville were invited to fill out an online survey based on the interests of a Wisconsin State-supported program called Spark from March 11-22. ...
Matthew Ahasay, Opinions Editor
April 11, 2013
Filed under Opinions
Voting is the heart of a democratic system of governance. It allows the people to choose for themselves who will lead, shape and represent them. Whether school, local, state or federal, an American’s right to vote is what...
Matthew Ahasay, Opinion Editor
April 4, 2013
Filed under Opinions
In America we are graced with an abundance of freedoms that are not always available or guaranteed in other countries. In addition to America’s cherished freedoms granted to citizens, modern Americans have the most freedom and...
Caroline Lundberg, Assitant Opinion Editor
April 4, 2013
Filed under Opinions
For a growing number of gun enthusiasts across the United States, target practice and shooting competitions have taken a turn to the undead.
Americans have a continuously increasing infatuation with zombies thanks to movies...
Matthew Ahasay, Opinions Editor
March 21, 2013
Filed under Opinions, Top Story
Green hats, shirts, and beverages: this was the theme of the weekend-long event that was St. Patrick’s Day in America. All weekend partygoers were quick to remind those without green attire of their lapse in memory with a...
