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Homeward Bound: 1,500 Beagles Rescued From Ridglan Farms

Beagles Get a New Start After Freedom From Wisconsin Breeding Facility, Plus Focus on Local Animal Shelters

Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor • May 4, 2026

The Beagles Are Free! Recently, about 1,500 beagles got a long-overdue second chance at life. On April 18, 2026, several animal activists freed the dogs in what became...

Music is Free Speech

Songs speak the truth, music is a voice and voices have rights

Bridget Barry, Social Media Editor • October 2, 2025

Despite its deep-rooted protection under the First Amendment since December 15 1791, freedom of speech is facing heavy threats, as of today. Music has always been an influential style of free speech....

The Roadrunner Rebrand a Lengthy Tale…

The following is the story of Nathan Azevedo Espindula and his journey with The Roadrunner. Originally written for the 55th Anniversary Special Edition Magazine, published on March 8, 2024.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • November 26, 2024

Some would say that to name a campus newspaper Geococcyx californianus (Roadrunner, in translation) would be clever; maybe some would even say it was pompous and inappropriate. I honestly always thought...

Fourth of July Celebrations : Then and Now

Andrew Vojta, Executive-Editor • July 3, 2024

The Fourth of July, the day of Independence in America, is usually marked with parades, fireworks, grill cookouts, and spending time with friends and family. July 4, 2024, will be 248 years since...

History of the Palestinian Jewish Conflict

A historical perspective provided by Dr. Joe Krulder, Ph.D., Cultural and Social Historian

Dr. Joe Krulder, Ph.D., faculty contributor • October 24, 2023

World War One was pivotal in shaping events in what is today, Israel and Gaza. Prior to the war, Palestine fell under the purview of the Ottoman Empire which had held it for centuries. But the Ottomans...

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