By Lindsey Smith–Ebony Stewart, an internationally recognized slam poet, came to perform her poetry, yet touched on something different weighing on students’ minds: sex education. Stewart started out the set on Thursday night in Buck’s café by talking with the audience, asking them questions like, “What do you do for fun here?” and, “What are…
Knee Deep: The Journey of ACL Recovery
By Abby Koch–Taps echo through the library entryway with a slow metallic beat. The rhythmic percussion gains in volume as it gets closer to the Department of Mass Communication office. All of the inhabitants in the office know that the taps herald the arrival of Mari Pizzini. Before she enters the office, the office occupants…
Netflix Losing College Students Over Rising Prices
By Iandra Estupinian–As of 2019, the famous streaming service, Netflix, has raised its prices for new and current members. Netflix raised the prices roughly by two to three dollars making its highest-paying service $15.99 and its lowest $8.99. Netflix has explained to its members that the increased pricing is due to the company needing more…
Sigma Tau Delta’s Common Read a Success
by Lindsey Smith–Members of Sigma Tau Delta, an English Honor Society on campus, met to discuss the annual common read book, Tess Taylor’s Work and Days with a general consensus: this is good poetry. Students had a mixed reaction to the book as a whole but most agreed, it’s lyrically and visually stunning to read….
Morningside College Closed Due to Cold
By Cynthia Monroy–You bet it’s starting to feel like winter outside! Due to expected dangerous sub-zero temperatures and wind chills, many local schools have announced class cancellations for Wednesday; including Morningside College. With frigid temperatures, there are many risk factors for students walking from resident dorms to campus or even if you’re heading outdoors for…
Sophomore Review in Progress
By Tracie Tuttle–Over the past few weeks, 2nd-year art students learned what it’s like to present their art at the annual Sophomore Review. Matting, mounting, hanging, and displaying are just a few challenges of the annual Sophomore Review. Similar to past Sophomore Review shows, Eppley Art Gallery is packed full of diverse art from very different…