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Marching into Madness

Marching into Madness

Ryan Rutledge, Social Media April 18, 2019

March is known as the most exciting time of the year for college basketball fans, and as one of those fans, I will say it’s true. During this wonderful time of the year, the regular season of college...

Oh What A Sunday....

Oh What A Sunday….

Tia Davis, Social Media April 18, 2019

“He stayed there all Friday. He stayed there all Saturday. But early, I said early Sunday morning, he got up with all power in his hands.” My pastor ends every sermon the same way every Sunday. At...

Burning Out at the Speed of Sound

Burning Out at the Speed of Sound

Sadie R. Ritter April 18, 2019

College students are rarely able to solely support themselves without taking on one or more part-time jobs between classes. Though college is expected to be a time for students to learn about the world...

High Horse

Abby Proctor, Photography April 18, 2019

The smell of air would be rancid to city folk, but to me it smells like making sweet memories. My old boots slip in the mud as I walk past the arena with my lead rope tight in hand. I hear the announcer...

The Winning the Race Conference took place at Delta State University, March 25-26, 2019.

I’m Just Here for the Free T-Shirt

Carson Wiseman, Da April 18, 2019

Drowsily trying to do quick math in my head, I rolled over and snatched my screaming phone from its charging cable. As I fumbled to hit the snooze button, I decided an extra thirty minutes in bed couldn’t...

The R. Kelly Scandal

The R. Kelly Scandal

Tia Davis, Social Media April 18, 2019

For two decades, R. Kelly has been facing allegations of sexual abuse of minors. This timeline stretches as far as 2008, when the artist was tried for allegations that he urinated on a 13-year-old girl....

Mighty Ducks: Parental View

Captain Obvious April 18, 2019

“Gracie, it’s 20 minutes until practice, and I want to be early. So, go ahead and change into your swimsuit” “Yay! I almost forgot about that!”   As I enter the humid building,...

Lost in Life? No, Lost in the Park

Lost in Life? No, Lost in the Park

Erika Coleman, Copy Editor April 18, 2019

Getting lost in Leroy Percy Park while walking a trail was not how I expected to spend one Sunday of my life, but it made for a good bonding experience.   Going to the park was not in the original...

Jamaica’s Ban on Plastics

Jamaica’s Ban on Plastics

Jalisa Thomas, Social Media April 18, 2019

Will banning plastics work in helping our environment? Will it work? These are some of the questions that Jamaica’s government has about plastics. Jamaica’s government is planned to ban plastic...

Getting Fired For What You Post On Social Media?

Getting Fired For What You Post On Social Media?

Jalisa Thomas, Social Media April 17, 2019

It is not unusual to see employees post stories about how they  have lost their jobs for what they post on social media. Although Social Media can be used to promote business, showcase your skills and...

For the men and women who suffer from addiction, prison can often further the cycle of drug or alcohol abuse.

Give Them Help

Carson Wiseman, Literature Journal April 17, 2019

Though addiction itself is not a crime, it is a disease that has consequences which can land a person in prison.   According to an article from The Center for Prisoner Health and Human Rights,...

Will Gun Bills Fix People Problems?

Will Gun Bills Fix People Problems?

Jonathan Boles, Photographer April 17, 2019

Since the House passed a new gun control bill back in February, its effectiveness, efficiency, and whether or not it will be passed completely have been a hot topic. Basically, the proposed bill will...