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Feature: The Air Car By Jacob Boer Zero-emission driving may be more than just a bunch of hot air. Actually, to be technical, it is a load of cold air. Guy Negre, director of Motor Development International (MDI), has found the answer that economists and environmentalists have been looking for. After a career of designing formula one engines, Negre theorized that by heating and expanding super-cooled compressed air, he could power a nonpolluting car. Eight years and five prototypes later, it would appear he has done it. Milk Does NOT Do a Body Good! By Wendy Lyman Your mother always told you, "Finish your milk," and you did. When you buy groceries, you probably still automatically reach for the gallons of milk in the Dairy section. Just like many of us still believe, you think you are doing your body good. The truth is that we do have an osteoporosis epidemic in American society, but the cause is not a lack of milk and dairy consumption.  The Taste of Contempt By Amy Oldakowski "Do you hate America, but just love a cold cola beverage? Well we want to quench your thirst. Don't drink stupid, drink with commitment." This advertisement describes Mecca-Cola, the most controversial soft drink to hit the market. ...This soft drink provides its consumers with more than just a caffeine fix; it presents the opportunity to take part in an anti-American protest movement. SHADOWGRAPHS By Justin Otto Spring is come, schedules are tightening, and there is a certain something in the air. Let's pause a moment, and think of God as the foundation for the rest of our passions and see how much everything is enhanced. Every moment can be enhanced through the continual remembrance of God, including the psychotically marvelous sensation of falling in love. Home Grown Danger By Brandon Buchanan Dr. Eckard Wimmer became one of the first people in history to synthesize from scratch a dangerous human pathogen, or more specifically, the poliovirus. What Dr. Wimmer's achievement shows is that our current safeguards for preventing access to the world's deadliest viruses are now irrelevant, because if someone wants their own deadly disease, they can simply make it. Those Talented, Absent Women of Late-Night By Tony Eichberger I'm sure the hoards of you who are reading this right now absolutely love Jay Leno and David Letterman and all the other funny men of late-night. And that's great. But where are all the women? Not since comedienne Stephanie Miller's low-rated late-night talk show in 1995 have any female comediennes been given the opportunity to headline an after-bedtime talk/variety program. You Do Have A Choice: Announcing Students for Nader By Jeremy Gragert During their campaign rallies, Mr. Kerry and Mr. Bush routinely ignore the candidacy of Ralph Nader for president in 2004, choosing only to attack each other. This should be of little surprise. After all, Mr. Nader is untouchable whether it be on the issues or on his integrity, so all Bush or Kerry can do is to claim they are who America would rather vote for. NO BRAND CON By David Recine Anime. Science fiction. Gaming. Logically, these are forms and genres of entertainment just like any other. Logically, Anime gaming and science fiction should have fan bases similar to those of comparable forms of entertainment. After all, we're all part of one overall society that yearns to be entertained and craves escapism, right? Perhaps. However, perhaps not. Community Spotlight: Nou Xiong By Jessica Ebert Nou Xiong immigrated to Eau Claire, Wisconsin from Thailand in 1988. She had been living in a camp with her husband, but the Thai people wanted all the Hmong to leave. She brought only one suitcase, which held some clothes, pictures and dishes. Her friend told her that she needed to "make a new life" in America, so she left many of her belongings behind. Author Jane Hamilton-Merritt Speaks on the Hmong Persecuted in Laos By Jeremy Gragert "Since I have seen and know what has happened, I have no choice but to give witness," said Jane Hamilton-Merritt, on becoming a human rights activist after reporting on the persecution of the Hmong in Laos during and after the Vietnam War. Hamilton-Merritt, journalist, author, photographer, and human rights activist, was the keynote speaker at the First Nations/New Nations conference at UW-Eau Claire on March 11th. In Defense of Women's History Month By Hannah Lott At this point, I've talked to many women and men about why there is a women's history month. Almost everyone I've spoken to about this 31-day occasion has known in the back of their minds why every year since 1978 Congress has issued a resolution for Women's History Month: because the other 11 months are focused on men's history. Letter to the Editor: Re: Re: 'Legality vs. Morality' By Matthew Konradt Written in response to the article "In Response to 'Legality vs. Morality'" by Nicholas Johnson, which appeared in The Flip Side Volume 1, Issue 8 (March 17th - 30th, 2004). Letter to the Editor: In Response to 'Is the Color of My Skin Fair' By Kathryn Wineke Written in response to the article "Is the Color of My Skin Fair?" by An Anonymous UWEC Student, which appeared in The Flip Side Volume 1, Issue 8 (March 17th - 30th, 2004). |
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