Protecting Roe v. Wade

Anti-abortion politicians threaten reproductive rights

By Carla Golden

This Jan. 22 marked the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision establishing a woman's right to choose a legal, safe abortion without interference by politicians. While we celebrate this decision still stands as the law of the land, the anniversary also reminds us that anti-choice politicians are slowly chipping away at the fundamental rights Roe protects.

Writing to make a change

Sending letters to politicians can help push government to aid in ending global poverty

By Wendy Weimerskirch

President Bush's annual budget proposal requested increased funding for programs that combat global poverty, hunger and disease by $1 billion. But while this is an important step in the right direction, it falls short of the commitments and promises the United States has made to well-governed poor countries in support of the Millennium Development Goals.

Spectator Editorial: The return of Nader

Perennial candidate can't win, but should still be allowed to run

Consumer activist Ralph Nader announced his fifth bid for the presidency Feb. 24 on NBC's "Meet the Press."

What a scoop: Male Mischa Bartons

Increase in super thin guy models could start new ideal body for men

By Timothy Langton

Women have to put up with so much in this society of ours - child-rearing, high heels and men are just a few of the annoyances females in our country must endure throughout their lives. But perhaps the worst thing U.S. women suffer through is our society's ideal female body image, which is strangely to have as little body as possible.

The Vagina Wrong-ologues

Play minimizes women, ignores their intellects

By Emily Hartwig

One on-campus event not only challenges beliefs, it also demoralizes the status of women. "The Vagina Monologues" have opened my eyes to a lot on Eau Claire and college campuses across the nation. The saddest part is that most people - especially women - have turned a blind eye to the ulterior message of this annual on-campus event. Let's take a second look.