MLB Playoffs Preview: a time for dreams

Daniel Johnson     Staff Writer The best marker to see the change of seasons is the weather outside. The once toasty air of summer metamorphoses into the cool breeze of autumn. That will eventually turn into the frozen air of winter, than the warm comfort of a spring breeze. However, the season has yet to changed to autumn. Even as it has gotten cooler, … Continue reading MLB Playoffs Preview: a time for dreams

Top “Netflix-and-chill” movies

Jackson Cooper     Staff Writer For those who don’t know, there’s a new term for “hooking up” with someone. If a crush says, “Hey, I heard there was a hurricane — want to come over and watch Netflix and chill?” then chances are you will not be watching Netflix, and “chill” will not mean being relaxed on a couch. Well, it will but in … Continue reading Top “Netflix-and-chill” movies

The same-sex marriage decision was achieved the wrong way

Adam Griffin  Staff writer The issue of same-sex marriage has become more prominent in the American media dialogue since the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in their landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges in June 2015. To many that follow the court, this decision was no surprise and had come to be expected of the court based on the line of reasoning they had been … Continue reading The same-sex marriage decision was achieved the wrong way

The misconception of separation of church and state

Natalie King   Publisher I must first self-disclose that I am a Christian and a Republican. I must also make it clear that I agree with the ideal of Separation of Church and State. I am well aware that since my personal opinions on many issues are based upon my religious beliefs, they cannot be implemented or “forced” on the rest of the country. With … Continue reading The misconception of separation of church and state

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats

 Thomas Breeden      Staff Writer Missouri-born singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff and his band, the Night Sweats, have launched onto the national scene with their eponymous album. Stax Records released the 11-song offering on Aug. 21. The Night Sweats, composed of Rateliff, Joseph Pope III, Patrick Meese, Mark Shusterman, Luke Mossman, Andy Wild and Wesley Watkins, brought their Denver-brewed folk rock flavor to the Tonight Show … Continue reading Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats

“Rock-A-Bye Baby: A New Lullaby” Book Release

Vincent Johnson      Staff Writer As we grow and move throughout this world, there are times when we forget about the important roles that songs, words and art play in our lives. We get so caught up into the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we fail to appreciate what makes this world beautiful and worth living in. With their recent collaborative effort, “Rock-A-Bye … Continue reading “Rock-A-Bye Baby: A New Lullaby” Book Release

Cam Newton deserves mention for early MVP talk

Roger Thomas    Staff Writer The Carolina Panthers have gotten off to a fast start to begin the 2015 National Football League season. Before their week five contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina had three wins without a defeat. Due to the fast start and leadership of their quarterback, Cam Newton is already being thrown into the conversation for the league’s most valuable player … Continue reading Cam Newton deserves mention for early MVP talk