Opinion

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...

No one expected the names of Erik and Lyle Menendez to be propelled back into the spotlight more than 30 years after their initial murder trial. With the release of Netflix’s “Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story,” the public’s attention came in a wave, sparking impassioned debates on social...

The close margins between the two leading candidates in the 2024 election are reflected here on our campus — like nearly other place in the country. While this election season is soon to conclude, the ideas and circumstances that influence it will still prevail long after.  This polarized environment also...

Ren Hite My grandmother, Ms. Laura Chew, was born in 1928. She was raised by her Black grandmother and White grandfather in Byhalia, Miss. Ms. Chew and her five siblings were taught by their grandmother from a young age to strive for excellence and never allow their race to determine...

Justice Rose With the 2024 presidential election just days away, most vote projections show what is practically a tie between candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with Harris leading by a percentage point or less. This narrow margin illustrates the stark division among citizens on many key issues.  Considering such...

  Denton Jenkins No matter which bubble students mark on their ballots, this presidential election is shaping up to be one of the closest races in modern history.  In recent days, candidates former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have swapped the lead in multiple national and swing...