When reflecting back on the biggest reasons that I decided to attend EMU, the main point that stands out was the strength of community and sense of belonging that I …
Opinion
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Global Voices: A Multilingual Affiliate of The Weather Vane
Since 1939, The Weather Vane has served the campus’s and the greater EMU community of English speakers, but neglected the other languages represented by members of our community—so we reached …
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Social Change Project: Native American and Asian Representation on Campus
For our Social Change Project, we decided to host a panel focusing on Native American and Asian representation on campus. EMU prides itself on diversity and inclusion, and while these …
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Homelessness, and the Limits of Capitalism
I don’t know how to say it nicely, so I’ll just be direct; we cannot fix homelessness. Sorry, I’m not thrilled about it either, but it’s best that we at …
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Editorial: Why I Read the News
After nearly a semester of co-editing The Weather Vane, it’s time to come clean. Reading the news stresses me out. It gets me in a bad headspace that can last …
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JoJo, Have You Learned Nothing?!
As someone who occasionally writes on the side, it can be difficult for me to find something in pop culture I am passionate enough about to write an opinion on; …
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EMU Has a Title IX Problem – Updated
As the 2024 presidential election looms ever closer, one of Biden’s flagship campaign promises remains unfulfilled and precarious; an overhaul of the long-since-gutted Title IX system in the United States. …
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Exploring Identity and Representation: Flags in the Hall of Nations
During this semester Frey, Zipola, Fiker, and Anika conducted research as part of their social change project for their Race and Gender class. They decided to focus on creating more …
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The Chinese Communist Party Ate My Homework!
Genuine question: what the hell did China ever do to us? In repeated Gallup polls, when asked “Who is the greatest enemy of the United States?” American respondents routinely pick …
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Editorial: Be Yourself
You may have seen me around campus wearing, let’s call it, sometimes, interesting clothing combinations, the one staple being Crocs, especially bright yellow Crocs. But recently, I have started to …