In-State College Football Recap: Week One
Andrew Salmon Sports Editor Appalachian State was so close. They marched into Penn State’s Beaver Stadium—the second-largest football stadium in the world—and gave the Playoff-hopeful Nittany Lions all they could handle, eleven years to the day after they defeated Michigan in Michigan Stadium. That defeat is often regarded as the greatest upset in college football history. The Mountaineers twice overcame 14 point deficits to take … Continue reading In-State College Football Recap: Week One
19 Non-Citizens in N.C. Charged with Illegal Registering and Voting
Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer 19 individuals from 14 different countries were charged by a federal court in Wilmington, North Carolina for either registering to vote or casting a ballot. These individuals were not U.S. citizens, but claimed to be at the time of registering or voting. Eight of them, who were only charged with voting illegally, were from Haiti, Germany and Poland. Nine of … Continue reading 19 Non-Citizens in N.C. Charged with Illegal Registering and Voting
Horoscopes, September 2018
Aries: With Mercury shifting into into Virgo on Wednesday, and Venus entering Scorpio, you will likely be having a change in your relationships. This may not be the week to finally make a move on the cutie in your 100 level course. Instead, you should focus more on work and school, and as always on yourself. Taurus: Good news for Taurus! As Mercury moves into … Continue reading Horoscopes, September 2018
“A Tribute to Michael”
Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor To pay tribute to her dear brother, Janet Jackson released a video clip on Aug. 29, what would have been Michael Jackson’s sixtieth birthday. This short clip honors her brother by recreating a brief version of Michael’s “Remember The Time” music video, which came out in 1992. His original video was directed by John Singleton. The video also cast … Continue reading “A Tribute to Michael”
A Warning Against Populism: Rodrigo Duterte and the Philippine Drug War
Quashon Avent Staff Writer What image comes to your mind when you hear the phrase ‘War on Drugs?’ To some it conjures images of former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon declaring a war against illegal substances on national television. To others, it reminds them of a failing political campaign that led to an explosion in America’s prison population. Today I will focus on a … Continue reading A Warning Against Populism: Rodrigo Duterte and the Philippine Drug War
Carolina Cobras Stymy Columbus Lions, Capture NAL Championship
Andrew Salmon Sports Editor Cobras quarterback Charles McCullum passed for seven touchdowns, and ran for another. The potent Cobras defense frustrated Columbus all night long, and the Carolina Cobras cruised to a 66-8 victory on the National Arena League (NAL) Championship Game last Monday night. The Cobras, sitting at 11-5 in the franchise’s first year of existence, raced out to a 7-0 lead on their … Continue reading Carolina Cobras Stymy Columbus Lions, Capture NAL Championship
Lafayette, Louisiana Fights Back Against “Drag Queen Story Time”
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor The Lafayette Public Library is facing backlash after politician Joel Robideaux spoke out against one of their planned events, the library’s Drag Queen Story Time.” Drag Queen Story Time is an educational opportunity involving male drag queens reading age-appropriate books to children ages three to six. While some call for its removal, others are fighting back to keep it going. … Continue reading Lafayette, Louisiana Fights Back Against “Drag Queen Story Time”
Confederate Statue at UNC-Chapel Hill Causes Protests Among Community
Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer Seven people were arrested in the aftermath of a demonstration on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). In the early afternoon of Aug. 25, tensions between protesters overflowed after the earlier toppling of the campus’ “Silent Sam” statue by a crowd of UNC students earlier that week. For these students, Silent Sam stood as a … Continue reading Confederate Statue at UNC-Chapel Hill Causes Protests Among Community
War Hero and Senator John McCain Passes Away
Alicia Connelly Staff Writer An illustrious war hero, Senator John McCain, who survived five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, passed away last week from an ongoing medical condition that he’d been battling since 2017. McCain was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of cancer that manifested itself as a malignant brain tumor, called glioblastoma, in July 2017. Since his diagnosis, he periodically … Continue reading War Hero and Senator John McCain Passes Away
R. H. Sin: Reviving Poetry in the Digital Age
Meagan Bess Staff Writer If poetry ever had a moment of downfall, that moment is now surely over. Barnes & Noble aisles and Amazon links are filling with aspiring and professional poets promoting their work for others to read. On Instagram, poets from all across the world are creating hashtags for the poetry in an attempt to expand in the artistry they are so passionate … Continue reading R. H. Sin: Reviving Poetry in the Digital Age
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