Started as a Freshman Now I’m Here
La'Darius Dunn, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Owensboro, Student Life, Uncategorized
College is looked at as the best time people go through in life and it definitely is, but it also goes by in the blink of an eye. What people don’t tell you about college is how much you’ll change throughout your years in college. From freshman year to senior year one could say that there would be a d...
Scholar Athletes’ Stress Levels In/Out of Season
Bailey Woodall, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
Filed under Community, Opinion, Showcase, Sports, Student Life, Uncategorized
In high school, being a multiple sport athlete on top of being a student seemed to be awful at the time. There was no time for relaxing or hanging out with friends, unless it was at practice. I never thought I’d look back and say, “Wow, I had it good.” Now, as a sophomore in college, I have two...
Are You Career Ready?
Kenzie Tomes, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
Filed under News, Opinion, Showcase, Student Life, Uncategorized
One of the toughest parts of college- besides the classes, money problems, lack of sleep, caffeine dependencies, excessively long papers, panic attacks, breakdowns, and drama- is finding A JOB! Luckily at Kentucky Wesleyan, we have amazing resources which can help us through this intense process. Wesleyan’s...
K-Dub Idol 2019
Brooke Griffin, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, Event, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Showcase, Student Life, Uncategorized
Kentucky Wesleyan’s Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) has been hosting K-Dub Idol since 2001. They live stream the event for people who are unable to attend. Each year, there are a total of three rounds that the contestants compete in. Each round has a theme that the contestants have to match...
Drag Queen Story Hour Debate
Calista Self, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, Event, News, Opinion, Showcase, Uncategorized
The Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library started a program in which Drag Queens may volunteer to read to elementary age boys and girls. What started out as simple volunteer program has turned into large crowds standing outside the library of both protestors and supporters for the new program. Once...
Ariana on Top
Brooke Griffin, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, News, Opinion, Showcase, Uncategorized
Ariana Grande recently made history on February 23rd by becoming the first to simultaneously hold the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart since The Beatles. She’s the first ever solo artist to achieve this accomplishment. She holds this record with the songs “7 Rings,” “Break Up w...
Recap of 2019 Grammy’s and Oscars
Jonah White, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, News, Opinion, Showcase, Uncategorized
It’s the beginning of a new year, which means it is time for every music and movie nerds’ favorite set of events. There are plenty of award shows that really show the appreciation of our favorite artists and performers hard work that they displayed throughout all of 2018. The Oscars and...
The Importance of Advertising
Andy Santana, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Media, News, Opinion, Showcase, Uncategorized
Advertising has been a staple in American history since the late 1800’s, and has shaped not only the United States, but the world as a whole. In society, advertising has taken over the landscape of our physical and virial lives to the point where it has become the social norm to see hundreds of ads da...
Major Mishap: Choosing a College Major
Bailey Woodall, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Filed under Community, News, Opinion, Showcase, Student Life, Uncategorized
In high school, most students have a really good idea what field they want to go in as adults. That usually leads to these students knowing what they want to study. Me? I had no clue. I knew I was interested in a couple things: clothes, talking, and being a creative thinker. At Kentucky Wesleyan College,...
Spoken Word Artist Jinahie Visits KWC
Brooke Griffin, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, Event, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Showcase, Student Life, Uncategorized
The Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) and Sigma Alpha Mu hosted a poetry jam session in Rogers Hall on January 22nd, 8p.m.-10p.m. Attendees were encouraged to bring a canned food item to donate to a local food shelter. The session featured Spoken Word artist, Jinahie. She is an Egyptian-American...
Netfile and Chill…Out: Prices Getting Too High
Jonah White, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, Media, News, Opinion, Showcase, Uncategorized
As a college student, what do I do after a long, stressful day of work and classes? I usually like to relax to my favorite episodes of The Office or Parks and Recreation that I can watch over and over again thanks to my pals over at Netflix and Hulu who made my favorite shows and many, many others avail...
Reflection on KWC’s Give Kids the World Trip
Kenzie Tomes, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Filed under Community, Event, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Showcase, Student Life, Uncategorized
Over Christmas Break I had the opportunity to travel with ten other Kentucky Wesleyan students to Kissimmee, Florida for a fun-filled week of service. To put into words the impact this trip had - and is continuing to have - on me is nearly impossible, though I truly believe everyone desperately needs...