This is the biggest year of suck. This is my final editorial after three semesters as editor, and I planned to end on some hopeful or heartfelt note. Something about …
Kate Szambecki
Editor in Chief
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EMU looks ahead to Spring hopes and challenges
In less than two weeks, EMU students will leave campus with an unconventional, almost-completed semester under their belts. COVID-19 has meant dozens of changes around campus—namely limited in-person interaction—and those …
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Editorial: The Weather Vane, a student-run newspaper
“The Weather Vane is published weekly by undergraduate students of EMU. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the university or its affiliates.” Something that is essential and unique about …
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Editorial: Anger and the plague of white feminism
The trope of “angry feminist” colored much of my early life. I always knew that I was technically a feminist, but the picture that most people in my community painted—that …
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2020 Presidential Debate recap, fact check
Last Tuesday night, Sept. 29, was the first presidential debate of 2020, in which Democratic candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden faced off with Incumbent Republican candidate, President Donald …
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Asking the same question, 36 years later
36 years ago, The Weather Vane asked EMU (then EMC) this question: Is the U.S. ready for a woman vice president? I found this article in The Weather Vane’s archives …
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Library makes difficult decision to require EMU IDs
“We’re doing our best to keep you all as safe as we can.” This statement from Bonnie Bowser, circulation and office manager at the Sadie Hartzler Library, is in reference …
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BSA unveils Black Lives Matter mural in front of UC
“Black Lives Matter,” reads the new mural painted on the pavement outside of University Commons. After months of preparation and a long weekend of painting, Black Student Alliance (BSA) hosted …
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SFI continues to provide and educate despite COVID
As EMU continues to adapt to all of the restrictions caused by COVID-19, one staple of this community has remained constant: SFI market. Every Thursday at 5:00 p.m., students can …
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Editorial: Failing publicly and making space
I am quite used to failing publicly. During my first semester of my freshman year, my very first article in The Weather Vane earned a letter to the editor from …