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EDITOR’S COLUMN: In defense of Big Rapids

Editor's Column, Opinions March 13, 2024 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

It seems like a Bulldog’s favorite pastime includes making fun of and complaining about our city of Big Rapids. I call that a waste. I’ve joked about how hard it […]

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Spring breaking with my mom

Editor's Column, Opinions February 28, 2024 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

My senior spring break is only days away and I can not wait to spend it at brunch with my mom. Pop culture and social media have a specific image […]

Reporters need to do better

Opinions February 28, 2024 Kourtney Fairchild 0 Comments

Nex Benedict was a 16-year-old non-binary student who tragically died after they were physically assaulted in their school bathroom on Feb. 7, and the media still doesn’t care enough to […]

Another walk in the park

Opinions February 28, 2024 Connor Grypma 0 Comments

Gun violence has spiked tremendously over the past few years and continues to rise daily without action being taken, especially around college campuses. A little over a year ago three […]

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Fund student journalism

Editor's Column, Opinions, Top Stories February 21, 2024 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

I receive a wide variety of reactions when I tell people that I’m a journalist. My least favorite is when I’m told I’ll need to marry rich. It’s no secret […]

NFL’s antihero changing the game

Opinions February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 Blase Gapinski 0 Comments

Over the course of the 2023 NFL season, Taylor Swift was one of the larger names to receive attention during games. NFL fans weren’t exactly welcoming of her, with boos […]

Finding comfort in dressing comfortably

Opinions February 21, 2024 Giuliana Denicolo 0 Comments

Ever since I was a little girl, I have always loved fashion. It’s been a hard thing for me to show because I enjoy being comfortable, especially when I’m at […]

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Diet culture

Editor's Column, Opinions, Top Stories February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

One day in high school, I was picking up rice cakes and trail mix from Walmart. A silver-haired stranger on a ventilator looked at me with terror on his face. […]

Colleen Hoover

Opinions February 14, 2024 Harmony Goodman 0 Comments

In my previous story for the Feb. 7 edition, I talked about “BookTok’s” latest obsession, “Fourth Wing.” However, author Rebecca Yarros is not the only one to gain popularity on […]

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians”

Opinions February 14, 2024 Jackie Moglia 0 Comments

While season one of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” has wrapped up and season two has just been confirmed, I have quite a few things to say about this new […]

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