The Dream of Homeownership 

By John C. Haynes, Class of 2026  My parents built their first house on the southern end of Henderson County in 2002. They’d gotten married two years before, and were lucky to get good, high-paying jobs: my father at a real estate firm in Hendersonville and my mother as an accountant for the state government of South Carolina. As both my parents entered their careers, … Continue reading The Dream of Homeownership 

Opinion: A Vote for Josh Stein is a Vote for Gen Z’s Future 

By Ciara Dawson, Class of 2025  As young people, many of us struggle not only with student debt, the horrific effects of gun violence, and higher rates of mental health struggles. Seeing so many Americans struggling to pay rent and mortgages, many Gen Zers worry about their future ability to buy a house and overall financial stability.  I can vividly remember my mother telling me … Continue reading Opinion: A Vote for Josh Stein is a Vote for Gen Z’s Future