By The Editorial BoardNov. 1 marked the first day of Native American Heritage Month. Since its official designation in 1990, the month has been a time to honor Native American culture, achievement, societal contributions and history. Native American Heritage Month doesn’t always get the same attention other minority celebration months receive, namely Black History Month or LGBTQ+ Pride Month, but...

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By Jackson Posey | Sports WriterOne of the biggest tragedies in the Biblical story begins with a nation’s simple desire to be ruled by a strong, charismatic political leader. “They have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being king over them,” the Lord told the prophet Samuel after the people begged for a sovereign human ruler. “Now...

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By The Editorial Board A life in the military is not a reality many of us face every day. Dealing with the aftermath of war and frequent deaths is not an easy feat. Although Veteran’s Day might just be a holiday for some, it is a service member’s life year round. Less than 1% of all U. S. citizens are...

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By Blake Hollingsworth | ReporterEarly Nov. 6, Donald Trump was declared president-elect after a dominant victory, capturing all seven swing states compared to only winning N. C. in 2020. While many Kamala Harris supporters may blame her loss on America being a racist or sexist nation, the true reason Harris lost the election was her inability to appeal to the...

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By Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff WriterEnjoying college life is absolutely a necessity. These four years are so special and they truly go by quickly. But when you're finally walking across that stage at graduation and all the celebrations die down, you're faced with a harsh reality: "now what?" Early on in our education, we're taught to continuously prepare for the...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterWhen one thinks of Texas they tend to think of cowboys, Whataburger, BBQ, football and within the past couple of years, Buc-ee's. Now don't get me wrong, Buc-ee's is an exceptional gas station and has everything that a gas station needs, but it's too good to be true. Warning: what I'm about to say may...

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By Piper Rutherford | Staff Writer Do you suffer from "doom scrolling" on social media?Here's the cure: ditch disrupted sleep patterns and increased anxiety levels by scrolling through a news article instead. It only takes reading a few news articles each day to increase attention span, slow aging and improve one’s conversational skills. Reading, unlike watching or listening to the...

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By The Editorial BoardThough it felt like an eternity, the 2024 election is finally over and the result clear. Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. For some, that sentence is the stuff of dreams, the beginning of a new era and the culmination of four years of campaigning after a stinging loss in 2020. But...

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By Mary Thurmond | PhotographerAmerica is more divided than ever. What used to be a nation of passionate but civil debate has become a land of fierce ideological conflict. People on opposite sides of the political spectrum don’t just disagree anymore, they distrust and even fear each other. This deep polarization is creating a world where civil discourse is nearly...

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By Rachel Chiang | Assistant News EditorAs posts of “I Voted” stickers flooded your feed with the opening of early voting last week and Election Day passing, hear these words: you don’t need to announce who you voted for. I've seen people reposting cute infographics on Facebook and Instagram stating if you value this or that aspect of your freedom,...

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