Society & Culture
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Listen Linda: Illinois School System
Olivia Bettorf ombettorf@lc.edu Welcome back to school everybody! And for those who are new to our humble little college, welcome! We have a lot of fun here and it’s much better than high school.…
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The Benefits of Illinois’ Minimum Wage Increase Explained
Amber Moore ambmoore@lc.edu On Feb. 19, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that increases the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. The state’s wage, which is currently $8.25 per hour, will…
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Great Places to go during Spring Break 2019!
Haley Ruyle hruyle@lc.edu 1. Orlando, Florida: If anyone is in love Universal Studios then going to Orlando, Florida for spring break is perfect for them! With all of the fun rides and activities and all…
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The Origins of Pilgrims
Olivia Bettorf ombettorf@lc.edu Hear ye, hear ye, Turkey Day may have already come and passed, but I still have some thoughts. The day of giving of thanks comes around only once a year, to be…
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My Heart Belongs in Ireland… or Morrison’s
Madeline Runyon mrunyon@lc.edu “Think of Morrison’s as your Ireland away from Ireland,” Morrison’s official website offers as an explanation. The whole bar has a warm and cozy Irish feel and definitely follows through with…
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Heated over Parents Leaving Kids in Hot Cars
Makayla McGuire malmcguire@lc.edu The more time I’m on social media, the more I believe the world has downgraded. I’m not necessarily saying the world is bad, but the stories I’ve seen and heard are…
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Saint Patrick’s Day for the Unlucky
Ashtyn Britt Writer abritt@lc.edu What do we think of when we think of pure dumb luck? Winning the lottery? Becoming president with no experience? Gaining a significant amount of status and influence to the public…