Learning more important than getting good grades
From a young age, most students raised in the United States public schooling system learn to see themselves in their grade. Classrooms are segregated based on performance. Those who show …
2020 Presidential Debate recap, fact check
Last Tuesday night, Sept. 29, was the first presidential debate of 2020, in which Democratic candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden faced off with Incumbent Republican candidate, President Donald …
ICE under suspicion of unwarranted hysterectomies
Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Georgia is under investigation regarding a claim by Dawn Wooten, one of the Center’s former nurses, that high numbers of forced sterilizations are taking …
SOMOS music review
Latinx Heritage Month is a recurring celebration, spanning from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Americans celebrate and honor Latin culture in different ways. One company that decided to show their …
Jeremy BlainLocal restaurant La Habana re-imagined as DUKES
Where Harrisonburg’s Artful Dodger was previously located is now home to La Habana, or DUKES, a local restaurant and bar owned by Alex Rivera. As the Artful Dodger was thought …
Allison Shelly‘Avoid but not dread’: Courtyard Marriott quarantine
Recently, EMU approached me and said, “We’re going to send you on a 2-14 day paid vacation!” And I said, “How could I say no?” Well, admittedly, that’s not exactly …
Black Lives Matter. Period.
Hi EMU, it’s me again. Writing my annual article on racism for the Weather Vane. This is my fourth year at EMU, and the process of writing these articles hasn’t …
Andrew NordWest Coast fires impact EMU students’ home states
Nearing the end of fire season, Washington, Oregon and California are all experiencing record-setting blazes. As wildfires encroach on towns and neighborhoods and citizens are evacuated, EMU students with homes …
BLM Protest in Meriden, CT
Year in Review: Sports
Men’s Soccer Record: 5-14 Conference: 0-8 Goals: 26 Goals/game: 1.37 Scoring Leader: Troy Davis (5) Assisting Leader: Andy Chappell Deckert (3) EMU’s soccer men held an even 5-5 record at …