Category Archives: Opinion

Staff Writer: Garrett Elder Willie Nissan, aged 16, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 3. A tragic and lethal case of spontaneous combustion occurred in his bed late that evening.  Around midnight of that fateful day, his bed suddenly began to smoke, then burst into flames. In just a few moments,Continue reading “Gone, but Never Forgotten”

Staff Writer: Jacob Almond On Thursday, September 30, 2021, famed and historic rock band The Rolling Stones stopped in Charlotte, N.C. for their No Filter Tour. This was only their second concert since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. As thousands of people filled the stadium, there were hardly any seats left by the timeContinue reading “The Rolling Stones Concert review”

Staff Writer: Savannah Phillips What advice do you have for someone new to college? -Cal Riehl (Freshman) Hey Cal! Thanks for participating! I know this is different from what I usually do, but I really wanted to share below some things I’ve learned during the first couple of months of college! Though it took meContinue reading “Savannah’s Scoop”

Staff Writer: Savannah Phillips Hey there Savannah, I have a question for you. I know many of us students are struggling with procrastination and deadlines. How should I best manage these deadlines and make sure I don’t over-stress myself but still complete the assignments? Rachel (Freshman) Hey Rachel! Thanks for reaching out and being theContinue reading “Savannah’s Scoop”

Staff Writer: Savannah Phillips Have you ever needed somebody, but you didn’t know who to turn to? Maybe you’ve had a question, but you don’t know who to ask. Or, maybe you just needed some advice from someone who cares.  That’s exactly what I’m here for. I will be that “somebody” for anyone who needsContinue reading “Introducing Savannah’s Scoop: Advice Column”

Staff Writer: Hannah Haigler For the past few years, Dear Evan Hansen has been a Broadway phenomenon seen by millions that addresses the mental health crisis affecting so many people in our world today.  Dear Evan Hansen reaches out to those hurting and helps them to know that they are not alone as it followsContinue reading “Dear Evan Hansen Review: You Will Be Found”

Staff Writer: David McCallister Over a year ago, movie theaters started to reopen after being dormant for months. There were struggles to get the public back into going to the theater, but all of that has changed now. Theaters today have seen more revenue and returns thanks to the superhero and horror genre. The mostContinue reading “Malignant (2021) Review”

Staff Writer: David McCallister As part of HBO Max’s new release schedule for movies, the first new film of the year is The Little Things starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto. While the star-studded cast carries a few strong performances, the film is an overall disappointment from start to finish. The plot ofContinue reading “The Little Things Review: A Forgettable Crime Thriller”

Staff Writer: David McCallister For the past few years, Pixar has consistently released sequel after sequel. Besides a few exceptions like Coco and Onward, the movie slate from the animation giant has been mostly continuations of past franchises.  Pixar returns to their emotional roots with Soul. Soul is a powerful movie for adults on theContinue reading “Soul Review: A Return to Pixar’s Greater Days”