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A portrait photograph of 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt, an image of him not doing anything life threatening in the moment. Taken September 8th, 1916.
// Library of Congress

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND

Gabino Miramontes, Staff Writer September 27, 2025

Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, is carved in all his elegance upon Mount Rushmore, well known for his love for the outdoors and having a bear named after him. On the surface,...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR (9/24/25)

LETTER TO THE EDITOR (9/24/25)

September 26, 2025

Submitted by the CMU Young Democratic Socialists of America. AGAINST TRUMP’S REIGN OF TERROR. With the escalation of state terror against migrant populations by the Trump Administration, the CMU...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR (9/19/25)

LETTER TO THE EDITOR (9/19/25)

September 26, 2025

Submitted by Shayla Trowbridge. On Friday afternoon, CMU President John Marshall sent a campus-wide email regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah just two days prior. In that email, he stated...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR (9/13/25)

LETTER TO THE EDITOR (9/13/25)

September 26, 2025

Submitted by Skyeler Congdon. President John Marshall’s recent message to students regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University highlighted Kirk’s role as a father and champion...

Ruby Franke and attorney, LaMar Winward, during the Dec. 18, 2023 hearing.
//Image courtesy if WABE.org

THE CHILDREN DO NOT YEARN FOR THE VLOGS

Gabriella Gallegos, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

Despite exclusively watching video essays, food how-to videos and the occasional product review, I always seem to attract a certain genre of content to my YouTube feed: family vlogging channels. These...

HOROSCOPES (9/10-9/23)

HOROSCOPES (9/10-9/23)

Becca Dunn September 10, 2025

Aries, you’re easily distracted, compelling you to act irresponsibly. Make sure not to leave any important chores unfinished. Be eager to take command of the situation. Taurus, the energy surrounding...

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September 7, 2025

Question: Having motivation to get my school work done. Dear Struggling Scholar, This isn’t really a question, but I think I smell what you’re stepping in. Motivation can be difficult to find, especially...

Alani Nu Energy Drinks, which are actually pretty good considering their use of sugar-free sweetener, my sworn enemy.
//Image from Alani Nu

THE NU KID ON THE BLOCK

Becca Dunn, Opinions Editor September 7, 2025

While I am more likely to get my caffeine intake through coffee and tea, I do occasionally indulge in an energy drink. In the past, I had the tendency to grab a Monster or Red Bull, but recently, I have...

BAY HARBOR BITCH BOY

BAY HARBOR BITCH BOY

Becca Dunn, Opinions Editor September 7, 2025

There are some people in this world that don’t deserve the titles that we give them. Whenever a new serial criminal crawls their way out of the depths of hell, the media is quick to give them a cool,...

This is the intersex pride flag. Intersex people are systematically underrepresented and overlooked in policy, culture and even in their personal autonomy as children. //Image from morgancarpenter.com

THE INTERSEX REALITY

Adrian Hodulik, Staff Writer September 7, 2025

To be born intersex is to have thousands of people eye your body, aching to touch and change it. Your voice has no sound, with only submission expected as other people decide who you are. You do not get...

Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”, staring Michael B. Jordan was relesased April 18, 2025. It has a rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. //Image from IMDb

CASH GRAB DISGUISED AS CREATIVITY

Elias Smith, Staff Writer September 7, 2025

Vincent Van Gogh was a painter for 10 years before dying of a supposed suicide. While he did his best to sell his painting for money, everyone thought his paintings were nonsense or downright horrible....

HOROSCOPES 8/27-9/4

Becca Dunn, Opinions Editor August 24, 2025

Aries, you may find yourself feeling tempted to put your responsibilities aside to let loose and have some fun, concentrating on your commitments may not be your strong suit at the moment. Taurus, your...

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