‘Always’ Brand Removing Venus Symbol to Become Inclusive [EDITORIAL]

We are living in an era where people and companies are becoming more open-minded and educated about genders other than the typical male and female gender identity. Procter & Gamble, which does the brand ‘Always,’ is removing their Venus symbol, which is used to describe a “female” product, like sanitary pads. Their reason for this […]

Always Correctly Removed Venus Symbol [Editorial]

Always made a crucial and ethical decision to get rid of the feminine Venus symbol from all products. Venus decided to remove the symbol to be more gender neutral, including transgenders. Venus is getting backlash from this decision, but most importantly, praise. Always had every right to remove the Venus symbol from all products and […]

Wrongful Termination Sparks Needed Zero-Tolerance Policy Overview [EDITORIAL]

As Marlon Anderson prepares to head back to the Madison School District for work, his initial firing should be an example of how the Madison zero-tolerance policy against racial slurs in teaching environments should be considered within the right context. We believe that Anderson should have never been fired for using the ‘N-word’ as a […]

Proctor & Gamble Removes Venus Logo Over Gender Identity Issues [EDITORIAL]

Progress in society is not always met with flowers and hugs; sometimes it is met with uproar and criticism, like when Proctor & Gamble decided to remove the Venus logo from its Always brand packaging for sanitary pads. The decision to remove the Venus logo from sanitary pad packaging was made in order to appeal […]

Does Trump Deserve Credit for The Death of ISIS Leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi? [EDITORIAL]

President Donald Trump takes victory laps after announcing the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Was Trump responsible for this death? Does he deserve partial credit? During the Special Operations Forces raid in their war against the Islamic State, officials cornered al-Baghdadi, leading him to commit suicide. Some people are having a difficult time grasping Trump’s […]

Real Madrid Stats: Back to the Glory Days? [OPINION]

With four Champions League titles since 2014, the return of Zidane, who coached Madrid to three of those wins, surely Real Madrid are looking to make a return to the top? Well, not really. Real Madrid is known as one of, if not, the most successful soccer team in the world with their endless amounts […]

Hadid Imposter Shows Security Need [Opinion]

The 2020 spring fashion week runways were very interesting this year to say the least. Fashion week in Paris was going very smoothly for Gigi Hadid. According to her Instagram, Hadid was in runways for Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Chanel, and more. The one runway that stood out the most […]

UWM Finally Steps Up to Combat Mental Health on Campus [OPINION]

This year on UWM’s campus, I’ve noticed a shift. There’s been an increase in mental health campaigning posters. Which I thought was odd, because for the past three years I’ve seen very few, and those had just been mentioning the Norris Health Center and not much else. This is my fourth year at UWM, and […]

Video Game Streaming: Death of the Physical Copy [OPINION]

When was the last time you went out to the store, waiting in line, and bought a video game the night it was released? If you’re a prolific gamer such as myself your answer is most likely “I don’t remember” or “they still do that?” We are entering what seems like a new age for […]

Vaping Devices: Is This What the High Schoolers of America Have to Fear? [OPINION]

A string of vaping-related illnesses and deaths has left the country murmuring in the past few months. With a death toll of 33 and climbing, legislators across the nation have been weighing the possibilities of taking preventative action. Six states have already passed their own laws regarding the sale and use of vaporized nicotine and […]

Sicilian Delicacies Prepared by My Grandfather

My grandpa still makes incredible Italian cuisine, but my grandma wouldn’t want you to know it. The quality of his craft in the kitchen goes back decades, learning from his Aunt Connie, who was a transplant from Sicily and legendary cook. Many of her traditional Italian fare recipes have traveled through generations of the Gagliano […]