Ever since “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine helped ignite the fires of revolution, the media in all its forms has had a lasting impact on American policies. Even more recent instances, such as Edward...

With the Presidential 2016 race and the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, people have found themselves having heated discussions with friends and family over social media or family dinner. All...

It’s been two weeks since the start of the semester and already we feel the stress creeping up on us. Here at The Prairie we like to help each other out and make sure at least one of us has our heads...

“How are you?” “Busy,” she says, with a quick smile and no time for small talk as she powerwalks to the next checkmark on her planner. With the start of the semester, the season of free T-shirts...

As a new semester begins, we here at the Prairie want to take a moment to officially welcome back all returning students and any students beginning for the first time.  With the fall semester in the bag,...

Another semester has come to an end, and for some, graduation is right around the corner. As you graduating seniors begin the next chapter in your lives, remember fondly the chapter that led you there....

After the pencil dust has cleared and the heart rates have lowered, the end of finals week can bring happiness, relief, and a valuable commodity that many of us have not enjoyed for several months—free...

If you were to walk up into FAC 268 you would be able to see that the holiday spirit is alive and well, as evidenced by our Christmas tree. Some have argued that it is too early to erect such a...

In between bites of mashed potatoes and roasted turkey, Grandma Sue asks the dreaded question: “So, honey, what have you decided to do with your life?” Thanksgiving marks a time to count our blessings,...

As the sun rose on the morning of November 9, so did the emotions of many Americans.  On both sides of the isle, life began anew. Words spoken about deportation, and messages of sexism and bigotry...

It may be the biggest upset that has ever occurred in a political sphere. Donald Trump is the President-Elect of the United States of America. It was the most heated campaign in our nation’s history....

The semester is coming to an end, and before we know it, finals will creep up on us. With all the quizzes, group projects, and last minute study breaks, we as college students are at the peak of stressing...