illinois
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It’s Astounding, Rocky Horror at Skyview
By Alex Johnson amjohnson@lc.edu It’s not often a box office flop goes on to remain in theaters for 45 years. It’s also not often that a movie will make you laugh, cry, question gender norms,…
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Take the 2020 Census; It’s More than a Headcount
Dillon Neibel dneibel@lc.edu “Data collected in the census will inform the distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds to states and communities each year for things like infrastructure, health care, and food…
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Cigarette Age Increase: It’s Garbage
Olivia Bettorf ombettorf@lc.edu Let us start with the fact that Illinois just put down a bogus law for people who were born after 1998: they can no longer purchase any tobacco products. Yet, we…
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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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You’re probably breaking the law. Yes, you!
Stephanie Larson Writer slarson@lc.edu I’d be willing to bet that you’ve shared or laughed at one of the many lists of strange laws that can be found online or in magazines. For example, did you…
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The Bridge Endorses Daniel Biss for IL Governor
The Bridge Editorial Staff thelcbridge@lc.edu Stephanie Larson Writer slarson@lc.edu The editorial staff of The Bridge has made the unanimous and unusual decision to endorse a candidate for governor. On March 20, 2018 the…
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Bits and Bytes by Athena
Since smoking won’t be allowed anywhere on campus after this spring semester, I need help quitting – for good this time. I’ve tried to stop before, and I’ve even been successful for short periods, but…
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Buddy Benches
Eunice Smith Elementary School students united together with Lewis and Clark Community College’s YouthBuild organization to create buddy benches, in a hope to build companionship and a neighborly atmosphere among students.
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Tuition Increase for 2015-2016
The 2015 fall semester will see a tuition and athletic fee increase of $7, which brings the total charge, per credit hour, to $128.