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Give to those in need

Since Oct. 31 - the day the holiday aisle at Wal-Mart turned green and red on one side - America's focus has turned to gift-giving. With the biggest shopping day of the year only two weeks away, it seems the television, newspapers and Internet are crowded with advertisements encouraging people to indulge the materialistic fantasies of their loved ones.… Post the First Comment

Schools ignoring First Amendment

Public schools nationwide have become increasingly oppressive toward students, and Illinois is no exception to this phenomenon.… Post the First Comment

Maybe R2D2 and C3PO have the right idea

In the field of creating "life-like robotic companions, or social robots," David Hanson and a small group at Hanson Robotics in Texas have come far in five years and have plans to re-invent the idea of artificial intelligence. … Post the First Comment

Letter to the editor

Editor's note: The following letter is in response to "Ditch the diva drama" by Kaley Relaz, which appeared in the Nov. 7 issue of the WC.… 5 Comments

Letter to the editor

Editor's note: The following letter is in response to "Unify athletics teams under same name" by Eddie Rybarski, which appeared in the Nov. 7 issue of the WC.… Post the First Comment

Grow up, idiots!

Tuesday night, SGA president Sam Pfister announced plans to raise $5,000 to help Barbara Martin purchase better surveillance cameras. While the intentions behind the funds are kind, it is not the responsibility of Western Illinois University students to fund security for a private residence. … 2 Comments

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