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‘1917’ sparks talks of war glorification

February 6, 2020

Megan Reynolds Opinion Editor [email protected]   “1917” is a World War I film released on Christmas Day of 2019 and, under...

Take time for yourself

Take time for yourself

March 8, 2018

Column by Nick Erickson, Assistant Features Editor With just over two months left of my college career, I had hopes that by this time I would be at...

The Heart of the Matter: Leaving a lasting impression

The Heart of the Matter: Leaving a lasting impression

March 1, 2018

Column by Emily Williams, Features Editor “Remember, you are going to die.” I first heard these words at a conference I attended in Atlanta...

Nick's Notes: Hesitancy

Nick’s Notes: Hesitancy

February 7, 2018

Column by Nick Erickson, Assistant Features Editor After overcoming a period of writer's block, it can be truly remarkable to look at something that...

Introspection and ice storms

Introspection and ice storms

February 1, 2018

Column by Nick Erickson, Assistant Features Editor It’s common knowledge for Kentucky natives that we don’t typically get much snow here, let alone...

The beginning of the end

The beginning of the end

January 19, 2018

By Emily Williams, Features Editor My last first day of school is quickly approaching. After eighteen years of being a student, of turning in assignments,...

Shower thoughts

Shower thoughts

April 26, 2017

By Nick Erickson, Assistant Features Editor As odd as it may sound, I sometimes dread showering. While I love the feeling of taking one, I loathe the...

Life Lessons in Sports

Life Lessons in Sports

September 22, 2016

Column by Mark McFarland, Sports Editor What can sports teach the world? One of the things that to mind is friendship. Teammates are always there for...

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Valentine: Starting over

January 16, 2015

“Nothing is written in stone,” says the old Irish adage. “The future is yours to create with your own hands.” When the sun comes up on the next...

Pop Culture Savvy: The age of worry

August 30, 2012

Leaving home always proves to be difficult for me. In the 22 years of my life, I have only been away from home for the equivalent of one school year. As...

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