Opinion

90FM Album Review:She & Him-Volume 3

Daniel Waterman Daniel.D.Waterman@uwsp.edu   For those not familiar with She & Him, I must first introduce Zooey Deschanel. Yes, that Zooey Deschanel who stars in FOX’s New Girl and has been featured in many Hollywood Movies. Aside from an exciting acting career, she’s also been putting out records with “Him”. In this case the “Him” is M. Ward, the accomplished ... Read More »

An Alien Invasion in our Midst

Stephanie Cortez scort731@uwsp.edu As summer approaches, or in Wisconsin’s case spring… and many people start hitting the beaches and lakes for warm weather activities including swimming, boating, fishing, etc. it’s likely you might come across an aquatic invasive species called zebra mussels. Zebra mussels are an aquatic nuisance species that can causebillions of dollars in economic damages including industrial damage ... Read More »

Fully out, but are we there yet?

Andrew E. Stoner Andrew.Stoner@uwsp.edu Jason Collins either broke down a major barrier this week with his announcement that he is gay, or he simply added to the unwanted intrusion of social issues into sports. A read of public reactions such as those of fellow NBA players (and even President Obama) suggests that Collins is politely welcomed as the first openly ... Read More »

Am I Still?””

Steven Woodward swood173@uwsp.edu Preface to this I guess is just the idea that even during times of evil we shouldn’t lose sight of our humanity, including the humanity of the people who commit evil acts. I think this is one of the best things I’ve written. I am your son. I am your best friend. I am your cousin, your ... Read More »

90FM Album Review:Cayucas-Bigfoot””

Connor Godfrey cgodf327@uwsp.edu   You may be sitting in your bedroom wondering why you have your heat cranked in the middle of April, and why you chose to live in a state so, so far from the equator. Perhaps that fat, confused robin plucking around on the barren tree by your window has got you down. If this is the ... Read More »

90FM Album Review:Hidden Towers-Olympus Mons””

Kyle Florence kflor654@uwsp.edu     The Vancouver-based four-piece Hidden Towers exploded onto the Canadian rock-scene in 2009, where early on they were met with a fair amount of success and critical-praise. Unfortunately, after being a band for not even a full year, side-projects and various individual pursuits prompted a three year hiatus. With the addition of a new drummer, Hidden ... Read More »

Am I Still?””

Steven Woodward swood173@uwsp.edu Preface to this I guess is just the idea that even during times of evil we shouldn’t lose sight of our humanity, including the humanity of the people who commit evil acts. I think this is one of the best things I’ve written. I am your son. I am your best friend. I am your cousin, your ... Read More »

90FM Album Review:Cayucas-Bigfoot””

Connor Godfrey cgodf327@uwsp.edu   You may be sitting in your bedroom wondering why you have your heat cranked in the middle of April, and why you chose to live in a state so, so far from the equator. Perhaps that fat, confused robin plucking around on the barren tree by your window has got you down. If this is the ... Read More »

90FM Album Review:Hidden Towers-Olympus Mons””

Kyle Florence kflor654@uwsp.edu     The Vancouver-based four-piece Hidden Towers exploded onto the Canadian rock-scene in 2009, where early on they were met with a fair amount of success and critical-praise. Unfortunately, after being a band for not even a full year, side-projects and various individual pursuits prompted a three year hiatus. With the addition of a new drummer, Hidden ... Read More »

Letter to the Editor: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Jill J. Karofsky karofskyjj@doj.state.wi.us This month we celebrate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week — a week when we turn our awareness toward crime victims and the rights they deserve. This year’s theme is “New Challenges, New Solutions.” In the wake of the tragedy that befell the City of Boston, this theme is particularly significant. I, like many others, watched in ... Read More »