By Kallie Gregg Staff Writer In the middle of host Stephen Colbert’s monologue during the 69th Emmys on Sunday, former White House press secretary Sean Spicer made a shocking appearance. Spicer rolled onto the stage on a motorized podium reminiscent of the one used by comedian Melissa McCarthy during her impressions of him on “Saturday…
By Lisa Nault Staff writer A Thanksgiving play, a small boy with autism, and a teacher—how the internet persecuted a person without all of the facts. Over Thanksgiving break a video was published from a mom’s recording of her son’s school play. In the video, her son goes to speak into the microphone, a teacher…
By Jennifer Ives Staff Writer A burning flag hangs in the darkness between protesters with fists defiantly raised, and stone-faced policemen behind riot shields. Certainly an iconic image, and one instantly recognized as divisive and representative of turmoil and protest. But why is flag burning such a provocative act? Why do so many people seem…
By Kaydee Donohoo Staff Writer On Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning, I was harrowed by the election results as I watched on with some of the lovely friends I’ve made on our newspaper staff. It was a moment this nation will never forget, and I’m glad I had strong and caring people in my life surrounding…
By Emily Cole Contributing Writer Since I decided to write about this topic on Tuesday night, the night Donald Trump was elected President of the United States, I have had time to think. I originally wanted to write about how I felt about “Angry Activism,” or when a person shames or attacks another person for…
