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Anime fans gather for Ohayocon 2017

Cheyanne Kramer, Web Editor January 24, 2017

I've never been to Ohayocon and have heard extremely mixed reviews. Either the convention is completely amazing or absolutely horrible. I decided to go this year and see what it was like for myself.  First...

Political bias of tragedy reporting should be for the victims’ well being

Simon Albaugh, Reporter January 24, 2017

Nobody needs to be prodded into remembering the last time former-President Barack Obama stated his position on increased gun control in the wake of a mass shooting. While this isn’t a direct call from...

Political Focus: Race relations and the Trump presidency

Melissa Deatsch, Sports Editor January 24, 2017

President Donald Trump’s election win has come with concern from many different communities fearing for their safety and rights. Political Focus has examined the concerns of many immigrants and members...

The most heartbreaking book you’ll ever read: A List of Cages

The most heartbreaking book you’ll ever read: ‘A List of Cages’

Simon Albaugh, Reporter January 24, 2017

I’ve never read a book that so violently disturbed me while still reaffirming every semblance of determination of will in human nature as well as Robin Roe's “A List of Cages,” published Jan. 10....

‘Westworld’: A Cerebral Blend of Genre

Lawson Robinson, Movie Columnist January 24, 2017

"If it's such a wonderful place out there, why are you all clamoring to get in here?" - Dolores Abernathy, portrayed by Evan Rachel Wood Jonathan Nolan, brother of Christopher Nolan, and his wife...

Drew’s Review: It’s time to rethink Run the Jewels’ position in rap

Drew Hagge, Music Columnist January 24, 2017

Run the Jewels rendered virtually all music publications’ year-end lists useless with the release of “Run the Jewels 3” on Christmas Day. This release marked the third album in four years for the...

Millennials vs. everybody

Ethan Fogle, Intern Reporter January 24, 2017

A few weeks ago, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced that the NBA is looking into the possibility of fans paying to watch the final five minutes of NBA games. “Obviously people, particularly millennials,...

Tender truth: An argument against abortion

Isaac Martin, Political Contributor January 23, 2017

Last week, our nation paused to commemorate a great American hero, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This past Sunday, we remembered the beginning of a new battle for human rights that began only five years after...

Trump’s bleak inauguration speech promises power to the people

John Bozick, Web Editor January 21, 2017

 After a night of protests and a lackluster inauguration concert, Donald J. Trump is officially the 45th President of the United States. Taking the oath shortly after the clock struck noon on Jan. 20,...

Political Focus: ‘Obamacare’ repeal process

Melissa Deatsch, Sports Editor January 17, 2017

In the final days of the Obama Administration, many people are looking back at the legacy the 44th president of the U.S. will leave behind. However, one of the biggest accomplishments of his eight years...

“Moonlight”: A glowing masterpiece

Lawson Robinson, Movie Columnist January 17, 2017

Each year, one or two films are created that transcend the confines of a movie-going experience and become a work of art. Films like "Moonlight" bring together various parts, like pieces of a puzzle, and...

Drew’s Review: Is rock ‘n’ roll dead?

Drew Hagge, Music Columnist January 17, 2017

All right, before you throw off your Metallica t-shirt in a blind rage, let’s try and approach this question with some semblance of pragmatism. First, we have to find a reasonable definition of what...

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