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Deliver us from evil

The WC explores the irony of those who abuse their responsibilities
Deliver us from evil
In April, a drunk driver killed two men on Chicago's Dan Ryan expressway. Andrew Cazares, 23, and Fausto Manzera, 21, were parked on the side of the road to deal with a flat tire, when Joseph Frugoli, 41, crashed into their car, killing them instantly. Frugoli left the scene and was apprehended shortly thereafter.… Post the First Comment

Prep your pets for world's end

You've committed your life to Jesus. You know you're saved. But when the Rapture comes what's to become of your loving pets, who are left behind? Eternal Earth-Bound Pets takes that burden off your mind." For $110 and $15 per each additional pet, this organization of atheists active in 22 states will find your pet when the Rapture comes and care for it after you have been saved.… 1 Comment

Standardized tests get an F-

Standardized tests seem to cause a variety of problems with education. The Obama Administration has recently released a report that indicates states have been lowering the standards for students nationwide in regards to these tests. In some states, students are proficient in subject areas, but if they go to another state, they would be considered far below grade level.… Post the First Comment

Letter to the Editor

On behalf of the Take Back the Night Planning Committee, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of the Western Illinois University and Macomb community's 20th annual Take Back the Night March and Rally on Oct. 8, 2009. This year's march and rally, which had over 400 participants, even with the inclement weather, was a tremendous success.… Post the First Comment

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