Christmas Fest
Baby’s first Christmas Fest: Matt Thome, ’17 When Thome joined Carthage Choir as part of being a Music major, he had no idea of what Christmas Fest had in store. “I was expecting a lot less than what I...
View ArticleTaboo Talk: Walk of Shame or Stride of Pride?
Adult sleepovers are all fun and games until someone has to leave. What was a fun night of sexual exploration turns quickly into an awkward gathering of last night’s outfit and sneaking home, hoping to...
View ArticleTaboo talk: Cosmo covers A to Z
Cosmopolitan magazine has a notorious reputation as being solely about ridiculous sex tips and impractical and expensive fashion advice. To some extent this is true, but people who dismiss Cosmo as...
View ArticleCarthage students badge up with Merit
Recently, the Carthage community was invited to join a new social media site. Merit, a site geared at showcasing student achievements via Facebook, Twitter and newspapers, allows students to earn merit...
View ArticleTaboo Talk: The right to sweat
There is a strange phenomenon dating back to the age of etiquette books and finger bowls dictating that a lady does not sweat. Rather, she is allowed to glisten seductively after a light workout....
View ArticleIn their red high heels
Last Thursday, over 100 male Carthage faculty, staff and students and members of the Kenosha community braved the discomfort of walking in heels to raise awareness of sexual violence. The event also...
View ArticleTaboo Talk: Revenge has a new face
There is some debate as to whether or not revenge should be served hot or cold, but everyone can agree that the worst way to serve it is via the internet. Recently, the phenomena of revenge porn has...
View ArticleTaboo Talk: No means…Kind of
“No” is often one of the first words children learn, and as we grow older we are taught that “no” is final. It is a refusal that cannot be challenged, and rarely will the “no” change into a “yes.” In...
View ArticleGame of Thrones: Power games, deceit and dragons (SPOILERS)
On April 6, Game of Thrones fans all over the world rejoiced as Season Four premiered in grand style on HBO. The first episode, “Two Swords,” picked up right where Season Three left off, and viewers...
View ArticleWeb Exclusive: Fighting Drones with Ink
Last week, human rights awareness organization Amnesty International hosted a letter-writing drive to raise awareness about drone strikes and the need for drone transparency. Carthage students had the...
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