New and Improved Owensboro Riverfront
Morgan Herzog, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Uncategorized
Downtown Owensboro has changed drastically over the past few years. Carey Ellis, from McLean County, stated “It is a lot better than it used to be!” Downtown Owensboro recently opened up a 68 million dollar attraction for children called the Lazy Dayz Park. The BatWing was also recently developed....
Jimi Hendrix’s Legendary Career
Morgan Herzog, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Opinion, Uncategorized
Jimi Hendrix once said “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” Hendrix was hailed by Rolling Stone as the greatest guitarist of all time, a magical guitarist who enjoyed performing. He was very excited about his present and the future, although he did die...
Summer Fun in Owensboro
Mariah Wise, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, Event, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Uncategorized
Staying in town this summer? Looking for things to do because “it’s Owensboro”? Look no further because we have a list that is just for you! Owensboro is known for its many festivals throughout the year, however, summertime downtown, out at Yellow Creek Park, and at the Drive-Inn are where the...
Vacation Fun Just Hours Away
Morgan Herzog, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Event, News, Opinion, Student Life, Uncategorized
I recently went on a trip to Gatlinburg and I highly recommend everyone to go visit Gatlinburg during the summer or any school break. It is a great place for a couple’s or family trip. There are many attractions, restaurants, stores, and activities. They recently had a massive fire, but there are still...
Extended Break Poses Inconvenience For Residential Students
Travell Brown, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, News, Opinion, Student Life, Uncategorized
You would think a four day weekend for the students at Kentucky Wesleyan College would be thought of as a nice little vacation, right? But that wasn’t the case for many students that didn’t have the luxury of traveling home to be with their family and friends. Life for those who were on campus...
Finals Week Study Tips
April 26, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Event, Health & Wellness, News, Opinion, Student Life, Uncategorized
Yes, that time of year is coming that is the absolute worst week of a college student’s life that’s followed by 3 ½ months of relaxing, soaking up sun, and not having to worry about another test or paper until August! Most of the time this week can feel like it lasts for ages… but you’re in...
Stand For Louisville
Michael Malone, Staff Writer
April 25, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, Event, News, Opinion, Uncategorized
Stand for Louisville is a volunteer based community group working to bridge together the people and communities of Louisville. Growing up in the west end of Louisville, Kentucky, me and my twin brother Malik Malone always saw a lot of things that could change and we also saw a lot of things that we...
Rashiede Bell Signs with KWC’s Men’s Basketball Team
Malek Harris, Staff Writer
April 25, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, Event, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Sports, Student Life, Uncategorized
When the Mens’ Basketball season was cut short in a NCAA tournament loss to Quincy University, Coach Happy Osborne knew that it was time to get right back to the drawing boards. Everyone knows to build a great team you must have the players to do so. After all, they are the ones who bleed and sweat...
Black Student Union to Host Annual Water Day
Travell Brown, Staff Writer
April 25, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, Event, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Student Life, Uncategorized
With the semester winding down and students in full work mode with finals approaching, some students may need a day off to have some fun and relieve some stress of their mind of all the work that has to be done to finish the semester off right. BSU understands the struggle it can be around this time...
St. Patty’s Day In Owensboro
Morgan Herzog, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, Event, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Student Life, Uncategorized
Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated in honor of Saint Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints. People who are not of the Irish decent celebrate this day by going out and partying. Many will go out to a bar, club, or party on this day. Here in Owensboro, the community celebrated at many different locations....
“Hamlet Abridged and Unafraid”
Malek Harris, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, Event, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Student Life, Uncategorized
"Hamlet Abridged and Unafraid" was the spring production for Kentucky Wesleyan’s Theatre Department. Although this production only had three actors, the production team as a whole was compromised of ten members who aided in acting, directing, lighting and sound, props, and costuming. The revision of...
The Season of Lent
Morgan Herzog, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, Event, Opinion, Owensboro, Uncategorized
Starting Wednesday, March 1, Catholics are now currently participating in a tradition called Lent. Lent is when an individual prepares for Easter for 40 days by fasting, praying, and penitence. The word Lent is derived from the word Lenten, which means springtime. During Lent, Catholics will participate...
