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(09/26/16 3:00pm)
In the continued aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, people on both the left and right side of the political spectrum have proposed various solutions to the country’s economic woes. Although the Republicans and Democrats offer different answers, their views don’t differ very much in terms of the governing theory behind them. Instead of the ‘Republicrat’ false dichotomy, a few congressmen, such as Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., and former congressman Ron Paul, R-Texas, have returned to basic economic theory to create prosperity.
(09/26/16 1:00pm)
When September rolls around, the red-and-white comes out in Madison. Badger fever settles over campus and around the state; I sit here writing this after gleefully watching the Badgers dominate the Michigan State Spartans with a final score of 30-6. Football is not only a game, but a part of our lives. To say that our athletes are heroes to the people in Wisconsin would be an understatement. Football, basketball and other sports bring joy and pride to people around the state and alumni around the world. However, are the athletes getting proper appreciation?
(09/22/16 1:00pm)
There are many downsides of the wide-scale economic recession, and one of them happen to be the increase of the tuition costs in higher education. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, the national average for tuition at public four-year institutions saw an increase from $3,486 in 1990-’91 to $9,139 in 2014-’15, which is a roughly 161 percent increase, after being adjusted for inflation. In order to continue to offer educational opportunities to increasingly demanding student bodies, one of the common practices some public universities—including UW-Madison—have adopted is a tuition freeze.
(09/20/16 2:00pm)
There are 43,193 students enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. These 43,193 students are trying to complete homework assignments on time. These 43,193 students are attempting to attend all the club kick-off meetings they signed up for at the Student Organization Fair. And these 43,193 students enrolled at UW-Madison are trying to find the perfect balance between school and their social lives. “The best four years of your life” is a phrase synonymously associated with your experiences in college. But how can a student make sure they are having the best years? Do they immerse themselves in homework, do all the readings assigned and receive the best education possible? Or do they fill their calendar with social opportunities and make friends that will last a lifetime (sorry, cliché number two about college)?
(09/19/16 3:00pm)
Capitalism doesn’t seem to be valued as strongly as it once was. We hear that businesses should exist to benefit society. Instead of embracing capitalism, we should apparently support a toned-down “conscious capitalism.” Students are encouraged to start careers as social entrepreneurs, where their work not only provides them a way of life, but also directly helps others. While I fully support any business or individual with altruistic goals and motives, I also recognize the value of capitalism, making a profit and working strictly to maximize your income.
(09/19/16 1:00pm)
Everyone knows that recycling is important. It helps to save resources and is an easy way to lower our carbon footprint as individuals. But does everyone do it? Not everyone is willing to put in the thought or time when it comes to the small intricacies of actually being green. Separating plastics, paper and cardboard can sometimes be overwhelming. People choose to avoid the confusion by just throwing their plastic bottles away. When push comes to shove, sometimes laziness takes over and this is not helping us be green.
(09/15/16 3:00pm)
In today’s media world, the news can often be intimidating, dense and boring. If readers don’t make it a point to constantly stay up-to-date, they can feel lost in the swamp of names, places and events. This fear of reading the news is the beginning of a vicious cycle where people remain uninformed about current events because they fear it is too hard to understand, or too much work to remain in the know.
(09/15/16 11:31pm)
There are memes all over the internet that poke fun at the situation when someone receives a holiday card. Instead of reading the card, the recipient’s mind is focused on the subsequent gift. Memes are funny only because they’re relatable. However, to the children of Manzini, Swaziland, this couldn’t be further from the truth.
(09/12/16 3:00pm)
The start of a new school year. The celebration of a Badger football game. The birthday of a lab partner’s roommate’s pet fish. The ability to dress like a workout “bro” or a yoga “hoe.” What do all these things have in common? They are all reasons, or some would say excuses, that students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison include alcohol in their college experiences. While some would say that kicking back and relaxing with a beer at the end of a hard week of classes—or getting black- out drunk because the previous week was so grueling you just want to forget everything—is just part of the Wisconsin experience, is it really necessary to fill every moment of your four years of college with alcohol?
(09/12/16 1:00pm)
When I first came to campus in the fall of 2014, homelessness was something that I identified as a problem right away, and it is has only gotten worse recently. Being homeless can lead to serious health conditions. The National Health Care for the Homeless Council’s June 2011 fact sheet shows that individuals experiencing homelessness have high rates of acute and chronic illness and are more likely to be exposed to communicable diseases, violence and malnutrition. It also states that homeless people are often displaced due to the workplace injuries that disable them from future employment opportunities, and become deprived of qualifying government health services because of their unemployed status.
(09/12/16 11:00am)
A common political sentiment this election cycle is that immigration and international trade harm Americans and the U.S. economy. We have heard a narrative from both Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump which asserts that the U.S. has disastrous trade agreements which eliminate manufacturing jobs and harm working Americans. The notion that Americans shouldn’t have to compete with immigrants in the domestic labor market or citizens of other countries in the global labor market is also more popular than ever. I reject these ideas, as there is no moral or economic case for restricting immigration or instituting protectionist, anti-trade economic policies. Open borders and open markets are economically and morally superior.
(09/06/16 2:00pm)
The year 2016 has, so far, proven to be an extremely difficult one. Through the first eight months we have witnessed horrifying terrorist attacks both domestically and abroad, a civil war that has left millions in a state of crisis, an attempted military coup, an Olympic games in a politically torn nation and great political and racial tensions here in the United States.
(09/06/16 3:00pm)
As an ardent and vocal environmentalist, I have always been drawn to the ideas and candidates espoused by the Green Party. In 2014, I cast some of my very first votes for Green Party candidates, in the hopes of seeing environmental stewardship come to the forefront of local politics.
(09/06/16 2:00pm)
Having grown up in San Francisco, I have been a 49er fan my entire life. This was a hopeless fandom for decades, until the star who is Colin Kaepernick burst onto the field and into the hearts of 49er fans everywhere. However, during his short career, Kaepernick has traveled a road of highs and lows. In 2013, he was pulled off the bench only to lead his team to a Super Bowl that same season. A national sensation for his dynamic playing style and skill, Kaepernick continued to start for San Francisco until last season, where his talent began to fizzle and he lost his starting position midseason.
(08/18/16 5:27pm)
As a student at UW-Madison, a world-class research institution, I have the ability to receive a quality degree with hard work and support. However, that support is threatened by polarized views and a misunderstanding that investing in public education is a partisan issue, rather than a value. I understand the value of my education because I know that in order to create jobs, improve the Wisconsin economy and maintain a quality education, my state must invest in education.
(07/16/16 9:43pm)
We, the white students who were present at the community processing space on Monday, July 11, would like to respond to recent media coverage representing the opinions only of students who were not in attendance. We hope that this can help clarify how white spaces for racial justice can play a valuable role in community healing and interrupting racism.
(07/11/16 3:00pm)
The summer before freshman year is an exciting time. You’ve made it to UW-Madison. The idea of finally starting your college experience can be relieving yet stressful. We remember feeling so uncertain about the future when we moved in just two years ago. But uncertainty can be a positive opportunity for growth and openness in a new place.
(06/13/16 6:15pm)
Pulse. A name fitting for a club that wasn’t just known as one of the “hottest gay bars” in Miami, but also for a place that was at the heart of the LGBT community in Orlando, Florida. On Sunday, June 12, the rhythm of Pulse was broken. From what authorities have confirmed, Omar Mateen walked into Pulse nightclub at 2 a.m. and opened fire into the crowd killing 50 people and wounding at least 53. This tragedy has been labeled as one of the most tragic mass shootings in the history of the U.S. In the wake of this, we as the American people must understand something: We can’t use this instance of violence to perpetuate hate.
(06/09/16 4:28am)
In recent months, the debate over which bathroom facilities transgender people in the United States should use in public spaces has become one that has divided Americans. States such as North Carolina have already made up their minds on the matter, and have passed legislation preventing transgender students from using restrooms and locker rooms that do not match their biological sex. Even here in Wisconsin, bills similar to that in North Carolina have been proposed, and the discussion over them is widely thought to be opened again when session begins again this fall.
(06/09/16 4:33am)
Last week, I was sitting on the grass with my co-workers, training to be camp counselors for the summer. During our lunch break, we all naturally checked our phones and were bombarded with news that there was an active shooter on the UCLA campus. Being a San Francisco native, this news hit very close to home, as dozens of my close friends and family have connections to UCLA. However, despite the horrific news, we all were somber for a moment and then moved on to the next topic.
