Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer When is the last time you picked up a book and read for yourself? Between parents reading bedtime stories and teachers giving us books to read in class, reading in our earlier years is most often handed to us. Though as childhood turns to adult years, reading gets pushed further into the background of learning. Middle schools hold contests and challenges … Continue reading We Don’t Read Anymore
Cason Ragland Staff Writer Surveillance is a tricky subject. Or is it? I never thought Orwell’s “big brother” thing was very intimidating. Afterall, I’m an older brother and I was nothing but the kindest sibling. Sure, there were a few fights here and there, but I won every single one of them to maintain the balance in our relationship. No personal relationship, however, can compare … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – Help Them, Help Us
Annie Walker Opinions Editor Americans might recognize the struggles of the modern Democratic party, whose lackluster ‘Better Deal’ platform can hardly be said to have made a splash, let alone inspired the masses. The troubles of center-left political parties are far from limited to the United States; traditionally strong liberal parties across Europe have had difficulties getting voters to understand what exactly they stand for … Continue reading What Happened to the Center-Left?
Cason Ragland Staff Writer A hundred years ago none of this would be possible. A man once described as a “short-fingered vulgarian” is regularly taking showers at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. He’s top dog, head honcho, or what’s sometimes referred to as the President of the United States. This man has inspired people to say things like “Well, at least comedians have material to work with.” … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – Time to Freak Out and Panic
Brianna Wilson Staff Writer When a child comes into the world, there are so many decisions to make. The decisions you make for your child hold so much more weight than previous decisions because a baby relies on their parent completely. As a parent, not only do you have to deal with the consequences of your choices, but so does your baby. Nobody knows how … Continue reading Family Policy in U.S.
Nicholas Tyler Staff Writer Every hurricane season, people for whom the Gulf Coast is home count on the weather being somewhat merciful. The Gulf is part of who they are. I grew up in Pensacola and recall hurricane warnings and flooded streets – Opal and Danny, I think. Hurricanes and tropical storms were a fact of life of which even five-year olds could be aware. … Continue reading What to Take from Harvey
Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer This past summer I went to California. Every Uber driver I rode with asked me where I was from. I’d say North Carolina and their face would drop. I knew the image that appeared in their heads: trans discrimination, gerrymandering, confederate flags and fields of tobacco. All of those, except for the last one, I feel didn’t represent our state right. … Continue reading NC: Not So Bad
Catie Byrne Features Editor Taylor Swift has a new image, and wants everyone to know about it. Throughout her career, Swift has gone through a myriad of stylistic and musical changes, from cultivating the image of country music’s darling, to pop-superstar and now, Swift is coming out with an edgier image and sound for the release of her upcoming album, “Reputation,” on Nov. 10. With … Continue reading Taylor Swift: Culture Vulture
Cason Ragland Staff Writer It’s a world of truck drivers. We’re all too busy cruising in our own lanes with no words for each other besides those we share through our small electronic boxes. How is the contemporary college pupil believed to accomplish both their studies and their external affairs? Maybe you’re dating a very handsome man who wears a sports coat over a graphic … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – Studying Styles For All Occasions
Annie Walker Opinions Editor Organic often feels synonymous with healthy. At the very least, it is tempting to believe that something grown in such a fancy way that it bears its own special sticker should be worth the extra money. Yet for all the hype around prohibiting genetic modification, reducing pesticide use, and requiring animals to be treated more humanely, what does going organic even … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Organics
