Australians Vote Yes in National Poll to Legalize Same Sex Marriage Posted on December 10, 2017 by Gina Martini After a two-month national postal survey, celebration broke out across Australia when the Australian Bureau of Statistics announced that an overwhelming 61.6 percentage of voters agree that the law should be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry. The majority is an indication that the law should be changed, but the debate is far from […]
GOP Tax Reform Bill is a Tax Cut for the Rich Posted on December 10, 2017 by Derek Voltz The House of Representatives passed a Republican tax reform bill, called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, this morning. The vote was essentially along party lines with zero Democrats voting for the bill but also 13 Republicans joining them, according to CBS News. In a Quinnipiac University Poll released recently, only 25 percent of American […]
Visa Lottery Program Needs Work, but Has American Value Posted on November 24, 2017January 2, 2018 by Ariel Goronja A recent attack that left eight people dead and a dozen injured in Manhattan has raised concerns about the Diversity Visa Immigrant Program, otherwise known as the “visa lottery,” and has President Donald Trump calling for its elimination. Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov, an Uzbek national who entered the US through the program, rented a pickup truck […]
House of Cards Cancellation Topples Spacey’s Own Card Palace Posted on November 22, 2017 by Jenna Daroszewski If the White House could be made entirely out of playing cards, it would be a sight to remember. A far more memorable sight would be watching every queen and king flutter in the wind as some great force sends the illusion tumbling down. Around the Oscar-Winning Actor Kevin Spacey and several ideas, Netflix […]
The Diversity Visa Lottery Program Should Not Be Eliminated Posted on November 22, 2017 by Danielle Gazdecki Due to the recent terrorist attack that took place in New York on October 31, President Donald Trump is hoping that Congress will terminate the Diversity Visa Lottery Program. We strongly stand behind a program that helps to diversify America. The elimination of this lottery corrupts the ideals that the United States was built on. […]
Kevin Spacey’s Career Is Over Amid Sexual Assault Allegations Posted on November 22, 2017 by Derek Voltz Since the fallout from Hollywood film executive Harvey Weinstein, there have been numerous allegations of sexual misconduct surrounding male celebrities and politicians in our culture. The recent news regarding the sexual assault allegations against respected actor Kevin Spacey is disturbing on many levels. First, the allegation of sexual assault of a minor is shocking enough […]
Political Scapegoat: The Diversity Visa Lottery Program Edition Posted on November 22, 2017 by Teagen Harr The recent terror attack in Manhattan has sparked yet another conversation about limiting immigration. But was Donald Trump right to call for the elimination of the Diversity Visa Immigrant Program (he called it the Diversity Visa Lottery Program) following the New York terrorist attack, since the accused terrorist Sayfullo Saipov came to the US under […]
Kevin Spacey Sexual Assault Allegations Should Be Taken Seriously Posted on November 22, 2017 by Abigail Chmelka Multiple sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations in Hollywood have been brought to our attention recently, many of them being against Kevin Spacey. The first to come forward was Anthony Rapp, and Spacey did not deny, but publicly apologized for his drunken behavior and his actions that he did not remember. As the main actor […]
Twitter Employee Wrongfully Called a Hero Posted on November 22, 2017 by Rachael Harris If it wasn’t the Twitter employee’s last day, they certainly would have been fired for deleting President Trump’s lifeline to the public. Recently, a Twitter employee decided to take it upon his or herself to deactivate President Trump’s account. Although Trump may use his account inappropriately at times, it is not their place nor are […]
GIS Day Features Student Competitions and Free Lunch (Video) Posted on November 21, 2017November 21, 2017 by Muru Li Wednesday, November 15 was the annual UWM Geography Information Systems Day, which featured different activities and also free lunch for students and visitors.
6 Tips On How NOT To Rape People Posted on November 21, 2017December 10, 2017 by Ariel Goronja With so many recent allegations against celebrities like Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulting, exposing themselves to, and intimidating women for sexual favors, it has become clear that society needs another reminder on how not to sexually assault somebody. The fact that this is something that needs to be talked about at all still […]
Packers’ Struggles Will Go Beyond Rodgers Injury Posted on November 12, 2017 by Derek Voltz When Aaron Rodgers lay on the field after being driven into the ground by Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr, there was a collective gasp of air let out amongst Packer Nation. Rodgers, arguably the best quarterback in the game (maybe ever), had broken his collarbone and is likely done for the season. A tragic blow indeed, […]