The Issue of Abortion: Private or Public?

Steffi Badanes and Audrey Piehl
Reporters

New laws regarding abortion are being proposed and passed across the country, heating up the debate on both sides. So we feel that it is time to tackle the controversial issue.

Steffi: First off, I would like to point out that I am 100% pro-choice. A woman’s body is no place for a politician to be discussing legislation.

The Struggles in Wisconsin

Steffi Badanes and Audrey Piehl
Reporters

Here we examine the recent protests in Wisconsin and the response of politicians.

Steffi: I’m about ready to join the protesters in Wisconsin. Governor Scott Walker is ready to remove the increased pensions and health care benefits that workers receive in Wisconsin by completely stripping them of their rights to unite as the workers of America.

Happily Ever After: Then and Now

Steffi Badanes
Reporter

Rapunzel was trapped in a tower and eventually saved by the prince after he climbed to the top by her hair. Cinderella was magically transformed from a servant for her horrid step-family to a princess dancing the night away with her prince at the ball. We all know the classic Disney story of the damsel in distress: after considerable toil, she is rescued by the handsome prince and living happily ever after.

The President’s State of the Union Address

Steffi Badanes and Audrey Piehl
Reporters

On January 25th, 2011, President Obama gave his State of the Union Address to the United States House of Representatives. We share our thoughts on his speech, the state of our nation, and our hopes for the future.

Scroll to the bottom of this article for a video of the entire speech and look at the corresponding time spots in the comments.