Rejani King Staff Writer On September 7, 2018, rapper Mac Miller died at the age of 26 because of an alleged drug overdose. Many of his fans and artists that were close with him took to social media to express their condolences and grief. However, there were some fans that took to the internet to blame Ariana Grande for his death. Grande and Miller were … Continue reading We can’t blame Ariana Grande for Mac Miller’s death
Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer Barnum’s animal crackers have been a part of lunchboxes for more than a century. They have been a snack staple for kindergarten classrooms throughout the United States. With a great taste and calcium to promote strong bones, parents never strayed from this snacktime classic. As of recently, the animal-rights group PETA, seems to think otherwise. For years they have rallied against … Continue reading Unwrapping the Design of Barnum’s Animal Crackers
Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer Hayley Williams, the Lead singer of the band Paramore, has recently dropped a bomb on fans. The band has announced that they will no longer be performing their hit song “Misery Business.” The decision came out of concern that some of the lyrics in the song were no longer representative of the bands views. A particular verse contains language that is … Continue reading Misery Business Bites The Bullet
Bruce Case Staff Writer The anonymous opinion article that ran in the New York Times last week claiming to be authored by a senior official in the Trump administration has garnered mixed responses from inside and outside the White House. The article made a few bold claims, such as “many of the senior officials in his own administration are working diligently from within to frustrate … Continue reading The Effectiveness of Anonymity: The Trump Administration Op-Ed
Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer From letters to congress to mass protests in the capital, people have found almost every way imaginable to dissent from the government and bring attention to their cause. Now, the world sees a growing use of metaphorical protests, similar to the one which stood in opposition of the swearing in of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. On September 14, Kavanaugh entered … Continue reading A Handmaid’s Protest
Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer It is without coincidence that Southern states have the highest level of poverty, the lowest level of education, the most political corruption and the least access to food. The rest of the US seems to look down on us, making the Southern stereotype a trashy, idiotic, hateful slob of a bigot. With recent conflicts over the defense of Confederate monuments, the … Continue reading Fixing Southern Identity
Rejani King Staff Writer On September 3, 2018, Nike and Colin Kaepernick announced their partnership to support social change. This campaign celebrates Nike’s thirtieth anniversary for the famous “Just Do It” slogan. The cover art features a black-and-white photo of Kaepernick’s face with the words, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” This quote deliberately signifies what he’s faced because of standing up … Continue reading Is Colin Kaepernick’s partnership with Nike creating visibility for social change?
Quashon Avent Staff Writer Recently, the National Indian Foundation of Brazil released the first-ever pictures of an indigenous tribe they found during a 2017 expedition. The images will be used to help study uncontacted tribes people. FUNAI official Bruno Pereira says, “The more we know about isolated communities’ way of living, the more equipped we are to protect them.” There’s a lot of controversy surrounding … Continue reading Uncontacted Amazonian tribes are victims of Neo-Imperialism
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor A charter school in Memphis, Tennessee went viral after a hall pass contract surfaced on Twitter. The creator, eighth grade teacher Mrs. White, limited students to only two passes per month, which includes getting water, going to the bathroom and seeing the school nurse. Although the teacher admittedly calls herself “petty” in the contract, it is much more than that. … Continue reading Going to the Bathroom is not a Privilege
Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer Serena Williams is a powerhouse tennis player. With 23 grand slams under her belt, she is a dominant force on the tennis court. She has become a household name with her athletic abilities and down-to-earth presence. When Williams was told she was not allowed to wear a certain outfit, it was no surprise that tennis fans were in an uproar. Within … Continue reading Femme Fatale: The Controversy of Serena Williams’ Catsuit
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