Letter from the Managing Editor
Andy Boden/ Managing Editor
Hello everyone, and welcome to the 2009-2010 school year. As tradition here at The Flip Side, the managing editor will have the opening word. The Flip Side is an alternative publication of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and serves as a public forum for free expression. We welcome various forms of free expression including, but not limited to, articles (subjective and objective), poems, short stories, columns, and illustrations. Serving as an alternative publication is what makes The Flip Side unique, and since the alternative press is something that not many universities across the country have, serving as an alternative publication also makes The Flip Side special.
Since we are an alternative publication, people will have misconceptions about us. Therefore, I will start off this semester by addressing some past misconceptions we have faced to serve as a future reference for you all.
Welcome to a New Semester
Submitted by flipside on Mon, 09/14/2009 - 12:36.
A new semester is upon us at UWEC, with new faces, new writers, and that also means new issues of the FlipSide. So, as the new Webmaster for the FlipSide's website I'd like to welcome you all, and ask that we have a great year sharing our opinions in a fair and fun way.
Kristoffer Martin
Memoirs of a Student Senate Candidate: An Open Letter to All Students
Paydon Miller
Undergraduate/Political Science and Journalism
Jesus Without Religion: The No Nonsense Truth About Jesus
It seems to me that the mention of "Jesus" is a common occurrence in our society today. I think it is safe to say that I hear someone speak this name at least once a day, although the circumstances vary greatly. Jesus comes up in discussions about politics, science, and history, among a myriad of other topics. The utterance of his name occurs in a frustrating moment for some, an intellectual exchange for others, and as part of an act of worship for those who follow him. For a man who died over 2,000 years ago, Jesus carries a significant amount of clout. Based on this, it seems reasonable to take a moment to pause and consider exactly who he was, what he said, and why it matters.
Volume 6, Issue 10 is Online!
Submitted by flipside on Mon, 02/09/2009 - 13:32.
Sorry for the delay everybody. We've gone through a few logistical issues but should now be posting the latest issues of The FlipSide online! Check back every other week to see!
