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Emergency response units assess airplane wreckage in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington Airport on Jan. 30 in Arlington, Virginia. An American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided with a helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport.

Opinion: Planes Are Safer Than Before

Anya Adkins, WC Reporter March 22, 2025

MACOMB, Il – When I took my first flight, I wasn’t scared at all. I was reassured by my mom that nothing bad would happen. Looking back on that, it’s a little surprising that it worked. Most people...

Opinion: Everyone Should Have An On-Campus Job

Opinion: Everyone Should Have An On-Campus Job

Samantha Haney December 3, 2024

MACOMB, Il - As a graphic designer for the Office of Student Engagement at Western Illinois University, I’ve learned lessons beyond what I would expect to learn in classes. While lectures and textbooks...

OPINIONS: Redefining the American Dream: Why Immigration Reform Can't Wait

OPINIONS: Redefining the American Dream: Why Immigration Reform Can’t Wait

Emile Limoges December 3, 2024

MACOMB, Il - Immigration is a defining feature of the United States, it is a key principle of the idea of the American dream and is found at the core of our country's existence. However, our current immigration...

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