Matthew Ahasay, Opinions Editor
April 17, 2013
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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 17, 2013
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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 10, 2013
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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 3, 2013
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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 3, 2013
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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 20, 2013
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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...
Editorial Board
March 20, 2013
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When Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed the bill to allow concealed carry of weapons in the state July 8, 2011, Wisconsin became the 49th state to make such a law.
The law required applicants to be 21 or older, complete...
Matthew Ahasay, Opinions Editor
March 13, 2013
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Universities: a stoic symbol of higher education that serve as the first step for many bright-eyed young adults to achieve the ever-elusive American dream.
At face value, the make-up of the typical American university seems pretty...
Chris Ankowicz, Guest Columnist
March 13, 2013
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The Transportation Security Administration has enacted a new policy that will begin April 25th, which allows airline passengers to carry pocketknives aboard airplanes. This decision by the TSA to alter U.S. airport security measures...
Matthew Ahasay, Opinions Editor
March 7, 2013
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Sun-kissed skin, 30 packs of beer and group photos on a packed beach with drinks in hand. Stories proclaiming crazy adventures, parties and conquests consolidated together after an epic three days in a beachfront city for spring...
