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OP/ED: Its Life And Death

OP/ED: It’s Life And Death

Laine Griffin, Associate Editor December 6, 2016

“I looked into the kid’s eyes as he pointed the gun to my dad’s head.” She pauses, taking in a deep breath and releasing a poignant sigh before continuing. “I could see the fear in his...

OP/ED: Smoky Mountain Memories Cant Be Destroyed In Flames

OP/ED: Smoky Mountain Memories Can’t Be Destroyed In Flames

Kayla Simas, Managing Editor December 3, 2016

As I’m hiking up the dirt path that is decorated with roots going in all directions, I hear something that I haven't heard before. The sound of water hitting the rocks as I near closer...

OP/ED: Tomorrows A Better, Brighter Day

OP/ED: Tomorrow’s A Better, Brighter Day

Kayla Simas, Managing Editor November 1, 2016

Imagine this: Dark gray clouds overcast you as you're out on a ledge with your feet hanging over. Your entire body numb, to the point you can't feel anything. Feeling all sorts of emotions, you're...

OP/ED: Whats Next After Graduation

OP/ED: What’s Next After Graduation

Laine Griffin, Associate Editor November 1, 2016

You’ve always dreamed of this day. You’re walking down the aisle, staring straight ahead with the biggest grin on your face, trying to keep your cool. Your body is shaking and your knees quiver...

OP/ED: How About Some Writers Block...

OP/ED: How About Some Writer’s Block…

Weronika Raczek, Digital News Editor October 28, 2016

Gazing at my computer screen for hours, the cursor just stares back at me. As it's staring, it's constantly blinking. Blink. Blink. Blink. Rubbing my eyes, and running my hands through my hair,...

OP/ED: Good Things Dont Come To Those Who Wait

OP/ED: Good Things Don’t Come To Those Who Wait

Laine Griffin, Associate Editor October 6, 2016

When I was little, my mom told me, “Good things come to those who wait.” So I waited, and waited. And waited. *** I watched her come to school; bruises on her legs, fear in her eyes. Abused. I...

United States presidential election, 2016

OP/ED: 2016 Election Is Still Worth Voting In

Weronika Raczek, Digital News Editor October 5, 2016

Votes. College students. These three words go together like you wouldn’t believe, especially this year. The 2016 Presidential election is coming up, and it’s going to be one hell of a time. Voting...

OP/ED: Kaepernick Shouldnt Forget Those Who Give Him Right To Protest

OP/ED: Kaepernick Shouldn’t Forget Those Who Give Him Right To Protest

Kayla Simas, Managing Editor October 4, 2016

If there’s one thing I have learned within the past few weeks, it’s that it doesn’t matter what team you root for, or if you don’t watch football. Everyone knows the name Colin Kaepernick. In...

Lemonade: Stir It Up and Sip It Down

Lemonade: Stir It Up and Sip It Down

Ihsani Jackson and Naomi Osuji April 27, 2016

Beyonce has done it again. 9 p.m. sharp on April 23, Bey released a stunning visual album and surprise released the album counterpart almost immediately after. We watched once again as the one of the most...

OP/ED: How Important Is Interning?

OP/ED: How Important Is Interning?

Ihsani Jackson, Staff Writer April 26, 2016

When one first chooses what they want to do with their career, they oftentimes look at the overall work required to reach their goal. More often than not this work includes interning. The stepping stone...

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