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Protesters gather before former President Donald Trump arrives in a motorcade for a deposition in New York Thursday, April 13, 2023. Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe believes Trump is a great example of why we need to hold elected officials to a higher standard of morals. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Felony convictions should disqualify electoral candidates

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | April 18, 2023

In a society that values justice and fairness, it is concerning when elected officials have a criminal history or potential criminal liability.  We expect our leaders to be virtuous and law-abiding citizens who can lead by example and maintain the...

Street Interviews: What are your thoughts on a TikTok ban?

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | April 18, 2023

DeKALB – Fearful China is gathering sensitive data, and threatening American security, through the popular social media app, some congressional officials are advocating for a TikTok ban. However, last month’s infamous (and rather senseless) quizzing...

(left) Chris Pratt, Chris Pine, Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans are smiling at the camera. There is a strongly contested debate of which of the Chrises is the best. (Gage Skidmore/Elen Nivrae | WIkimedia Commons)

Poll: Who is the best Chris?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | April 18, 2023

Individuals named Chris seem to dominate the acting community, but the question is: Which one is the best?  Chris Pratt  Son-in-law to Arnold Schwarzenegger and star of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Chris Pratt is truly an intriguing individual.  Pratt...

A person with an owl on one shoulder and a bird flying off the other symbolizing the moving vs. night owl.

Poll: Are you a morning person or a night owl?

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor | April 17, 2023

I used to be a night owl. I hated mornings and always felt the most productive during the night despite my tired eyes. This was largely due to my sleep schedule. At night, I would frequently fight my sleep whether it was because I had to complete an assignment,...

Cinderella's castle standing tall as the symbol of Disney World in Orlando, FL. Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe believes that Gov. Ron DeSantis needs stand down in the fight for Disney's trademark.

It’s Disney World, not DeSantis’ World

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | April 17, 2023

The magical world of Disney has captured the hearts of millions and has become an unmistakable part of American culture. However, recent issues involving Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney World’s intellectual property rights have caused controversy...

Growing older is inevitable, and sometimes scary. However, aging is a beautiful part of life that should be embraced.

Embrace aging

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor | April 17, 2023

Aging is an inevitable part of life. For many people during their early ages, they look forward to aging, dreaming about the day they turn 16, then 18, then 21. When suddenly, the feeling of becoming old kicks in.  It’s no doubt that your 20s are...

Students march on the State Capitol steps during the March for Our Lives anti-gun violence protest in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, April 3, 2023. This comes after a school shooting that occurred on March 28 at a private Christian school in Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Stop resisting a federal assault weapons ban

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | April 16, 2023

The severe resistance federal gun control faces in America is misplaced, claimless and tragically strong. Congress should pursue a federal assault weapons ban. As of April 16, there have been at least 162 mass shootings this year, according to data...

The cast of "Outer Banks," Rudy Pankow, Madelyn Cline, Drew Starkey, Carlacia Grant, Chase Stokes, Jonathan Davis and Madison Bailey at the season three premiere in Los Angeles. Senior columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins shares her thoughts on the newest season of the famous Netflix show.

Unpopular Opinion: ‘Outer Banks’ season 3 was a disappointment

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | April 16, 2023

Warning: The following content includes “Outer Banks” season three spoilers. Released during the height of the pandemic, Netflix’s “Outer Banks” immediately became a trending show. However, as the series progressed, the quality of the plot...

CARTOON: Blue Hour

By Amber Siegel, Cartoonist | April 13, 2023

The exterior of Graceland has statues of lions and grand architecture

That Time I… went to Graceland

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | April 13, 2023

My mom is a huge fan of Elvis Presley’s music, so I grew up listening to it.  As a lifelong fan, I had always dreamed of visiting Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley. When I finally made the trip down to Tennessee, it was everything I had hoped...

A map of Latin America countries represented by their flag. Senior columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins believes Latinx doesn't accomplish what was it intended to.

‘Latinx’ is unnecessary

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | April 12, 2023

The idea of gender is woven throughout the Spanish language, no matter how hard some might try, you cannot change an entire language just because it might offend someone.  Nearly every word in Spanish is assigned a gender, male or female, depending...

A robot behind a computer doing work while the owner of the computer sits off to the side. In recent years, AI has significantly improved  to the point where voices of real-life humans can be altered to say things they never said.

The dangers of Artificial Intelligence

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor | April 12, 2023

The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is presenting many dangers that can significantly affect society. Artificial Intelligence is a section of computer science that focuses on the simulation of  intelligent behavior within machines and...