Scott Walker Archives - Page 4 of 4

Education cuts bad for Wisconsin

March 11, 2011

Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal will affect numerous aspects of Wisconsinites’ lives including one UW-Whitewater holds near and dear to it’s heart: Education. With a strong education program at UW-Whitewater, students might fear they will see the students they will one day teach face struggles in the upcoming years.

Letters to the Editor

March 2, 2011

Opinions expressed in letters to the editor and staff commentaries do not reflect the views of the Royal Purple.

Understand your First Amendment Privileges

March 2, 2011

In light of recent events in the Wisconsin legislative branch, it’s important to review the fine line between the terms “right” and “privilege.”

Revolution: to be, or not to be?

March 2, 2011

First, let me begin by saying I love America and all of the freedoms that come along with being born in it. Though I, as do many, see issues in need of correction.

UW System should remain united

March 2, 2011

At UW-Whitewater, every student, faculty and staff member is part of a community. Likewise, UW-Whitewater is a member of a greater family: the UW System.

Walker looks toward future in budget address

March 2, 2011

It’s all about the future. That was the general theme of Gov. Scott Walker’s two-year $59.2 billion budget proposal he gave Tuesday inside the Capitol State Assembly in Madison. Walker addressed a slew of issues that ranged from UW Madison splitting off from the UW System and local job cuts.

Time for state politicians to grow up

February 24, 2011

In light of growing political tensions in Madison, both political parties have failed Wisconsin voters. Neither political party has handled the progression of Gov. Scott Walker’s budget-repair bill proposal in a mature and professional manner.

Faculty, staff ‘appalled’ by bill

February 23, 2011

Some UW-Whitewater faculty and staff have written a statement about Gov. Scott Walker’s budget-repair bill. The statement was sent out last Wednesday.

Protesters swarm Capitol

February 22, 2011

Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget-repair bill has spawned protests and demonstrations almost everywhere in the state, including at the Capitol building, most UW System schools and even outside state legislators’ houses.

Protests occur at UW-Whitewater Thursday afternoon

February 17, 2011

About 175 students, faculty and staff gathered at noon Thursday between McGraw and Heide Halls to protest Scott Walker’s proposed budget repair bill. Signs that read “Workers rights are human rights” and “Care about educators like they care for your child” were held high by several protestors.

P.E.A.C.E. to hold rally today at UC

February 17, 2011

The P.E.A.C.E. organization at UW-Whitewater has joined the efforts in displaying their dislike for Walker's proposed bill, as they will hold a gathering at 12:30 p.m. near the University Center's Fiskum Gallery.

College degree should be priority

November 22, 2010

In America, having a college education is important. You’ll typically make more money than a person who did not graduate from college. You’ll typically get selected for jobs over someone who did not earn a bachelor’s degree. But from a pure educational standpoint, is it even necessary to have a college education to hold a prestigious job? In Wisconsin, it appears its citizens do not feel a college degree is needed in order to be the leader of this state.