This year has been a whirlwind of interesting, yet devastating events. The two in particular that have sent people all over the United States into a comatose of, for lack of better words, hate and confusion, have been the Charleston church shooting and the Virginia reporter and cameraman shooting. The two shooters were very different… Continue reading Charleston and Roanoke, racist and mentally ill
Category: Viewpoints
Column: New state logo draws controversy… with good reason
By now, just about everyone has seen the new proposed state logo for the state of Tennessee and it is almost unanimously hated. The logo, itself, is very simple: just the state abbreviation in a red box, with white and blue lines underneath. The popular criticism for the logo is that a child could probably make… Continue reading Column: New state logo draws controversy… with good reason
Editorial: We should all be more aware of financial literacy
It can be hard for individuals to properly watch their spending. April is Financial Literacy Month, and research shows that financial literacy needs to be made a priority. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) defines financial literacy as “the ability to make informed judgments and to take effective actions regarding the current and future use and… Continue reading Editorial: We should all be more aware of financial literacy
Column: What is too young to start planning retirement?
Retirement is something we do not put much thought into in our younger years. To us, retirement is the stage in life when we get to kick back, relax and breeze through the rest of our lives doing whatever we want. The problem with that is if we do not start putting more thought into… Continue reading Column: What is too young to start planning retirement?
Column: The benefits of owning a pet in college
For years, studies have shown the health benefits of owning a pet. Some of the health benefits are lower blood pressure, lessened anxiety and even a healthier immune system. It has been said that children growing up with animals are more likely to develop allergies to the furry animals, but studies have also proven that… Continue reading Column: The benefits of owning a pet in college
Live music venues in Martin
In a college town, one can expect to find a wide variety of musical tastes. Whether it’s rap/hip-hop, country, rock, or blues (to name a few), students bring a lot of interests to the table. While some enjoy just listening to these interests through their headphones or their speakers, there are others who enjoy a… Continue reading Live music venues in Martin
Trombone student performs spectacular senior recital
Blankenship Recital Hall in the Fine Arts building was filled with a stellar soundtrack on Sunday, March 29. Crissy Miller, a senior music education major from Jackson, Tennessee, gave an amazing performance for her senior recital. Miller performed six pieces for trombone that varied drastically in style and genre. Her command of the instrument and… Continue reading Trombone student performs spectacular senior recital
April Fool’s Day prank provides epic memory
April 1 of every year becomes a day of mischievous behavior, pranks, hoaxes and trickery. I imagine many of us have had dreams of pulling the ultimate prank. When I was in high school, I felt it was my duty as class president to perform the greatest class prank in my school’s history. With only… Continue reading April Fool’s Day prank provides epic memory
Column: Legacy of Rosie the Riveter
When people think of Rosie the Riveter they immediately go back to the iconic image of the young woman bearing her bicep saying, “We Can Do It.” What people do not know is the story behind that image or the story of that woman. Many people don’t even know the name of the actual woman… Continue reading Column: Legacy of Rosie the Riveter
Column: Harriet Beecher Stowe: True women’s history heroine
Throughout history, many women became standout characters known for their impact on the world. Many of us have been taught the importance of these key women throughout time, so we better understand how their involvement shaped the world we know today. One particular woman was so ground breaking, passionate and one-of-a-kind that we should highlight… Continue reading Column: Harriet Beecher Stowe: True women’s history heroine