Opinion

Mississippi state Sen. Bradford Blackmon, a Democrat representing the 21st District, had big plans after taking office this year.  However, his constituents and the people of Mississippi could not have imagined his grandiose, showman tactics: authoring a bill whose contents diametrically opposed every fiber of his political values just to...

Donald Trump has once again laid bare the contradictions within American conservatism. His flurry of executive orders during his first week back in office represents not only an alarming embrace of the "imperial presidency" but also exposes a deep hypocrisy among conservatives who champion his unilateralism while condemning the same...

Spring semester has kicked off and with it comes takes from students across campus.  The spring semester is better than the fall semester. And fire is hot. Not to be snarky, but it’s about time we let go of the notion that the fall semester is far superior to the...

Consumerism is quite literally one of the things that makes the world go round. It is deeply woven into the fabric of American society, as the material-focused culture is seen throughout day-to-day life.  It’s that urge to spend money just because you have it. It’s why you think you need...

  Kadin Collier The burned-out, overworked college student’s worst nightmare is all around us. It isn’t monstrously large but rather microscopically imperceptible. This leviathan thrives on unsanitized surfaces, parasitically latches onto hosts and strikes most fervently when it matters most — leading up to exam week. The classic flu, the...

Edward Wilson. Courtesy of Edward Wilson George Washington set virtually every standard for the American presidency and its norms. Perhaps most importantly, he established how he conducted his presidential Cabinet. His Cabinet included strong-willed personalities such as Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Edmund Randolph and Henry Knox.  Disagreements about government power,...

Being a college student or a busy adult can make it incredibly difficult to figure out what to cook or eat for dinner. With a hectic schedule filled with classes, work and other responsibilities, finding the time and energy to plan and prepare a meal can seem like a daunting...

While the nascence of modern technology has undoubtedly brought humanity more connection than ever before, it has also severed our connection to the beautiful world of books.  “Grapes of Wrath?” Check out TikTok and its never ending scrolls of trending dances, skincare reviews and debauchery instead. “Where the Red Fern...

Like many others, I watched election night closely — analyzing down-ballot races, tracking trends and listening to news anchors as they attempted to interpret why certain states were voting a certain way. The final result — a stronger Trump finish than in either of his previous presidential runs — only...

One of the hardest things to be in life is a woman.  Now there are plenty of things I can choose to support that statement (men can stop rolling their eyes now), but today I am focusing more on how hard it is for us to simply take care of...