I start my day the night before by laying out my clothes, creating a checklist of classes and work, and checking off my calendar. Since classes were moved online, I …
Opinion
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Conspiracy theories are dangerous
Between high school and college, I took a gap year and went to India to experience the world and learn how to cook. During my time there, I took up …
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Editorial: thriving online
On Sunday, Jan. 31, I received an email, as most EMU students did, stating that classes on the following Monday would be completely online due to snow. I immediately rejoiced. …
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Can’t stop, won’t stop, GameStop
By now, many of you may have heard murmurs or heated discussions about a certain video game retailer. GameStop has been creeping up in conversations, and you might be wondering …
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Challenges of many first-generation college students
Many first-generation college students face several challenges when it comes to earning their college degree. As a first-generation college student, my first obstacle was the lack of knowledge in the …
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Social Media’s Manipulation of Reality
The level to which social media has permeated our culture is, quite frankly, scary. Despite dabbling in the field of journalism, I am not an avid news reader. This changed …
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Editorial: commuters take over
The Weather Vane is EMU’s student-led newspaper. Our paper is independent and uncensored by EMU faculty and staff. The opinions and thoughts expressed are directly from students and not from …
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Letter from the editor
This is the biggest year of suck. This is my final editorial after three semesters as editor, and I planned to end on some hopeful or heartfelt note. Something about …
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We’ve made it (so far)
I woke up, dazed and weary the morning of March 16, 2020, to news that was spreading like wildfire across campus: It’s time to go home, immediately. I stepped out …
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The holidays aren’t joyful for everyone
During this time of year, millions of people around the world are excited to put up the Christmas tree and decorate it with their family, build gingerbread houses, sing Christmas …