Charleston and Roanoke, racist and mentally ill

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

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

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

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