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...
Gillette Ad to Hold Men Accountable for Their Actions
Calista Self, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Filed under Community, Media, News, Opinion, Showcase, Uncategorized
Gillette sparked a new controversy with the release of its new ad earlier this month. The ad is aimed towards men to address the “toxic masculinity” of society. It also ties into the #MeToo movement by addressing sexual harassment and bullying, as well. Gillette’s tagline has always been, “The...
Coach Yeast Sets Tone for KWC Football
La'Darius Dunn, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Filed under Community, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Showcase, Sports, Student Life, Uncategorized
The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers went through three different coaching changes in a span of two years. The football program experienced many ups and downs in the past few years, and many could argue that there were more downs than ups, going three wins and seven losses for the past two years. First, Brent...
Government Hits a Wall, Shuts Down
Brooke Griffin, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Filed under Community, Media, News, Opinion, Showcase, Uncategorized
On December 22, 2018, the U.S. government shut down because President Donald Trump and Democratic politicians could not come to an agreement on funding for a wall for the U.S.-Mexico border. President Trump has requested $5.7 billion and refuses to back down. This has caused the government to be shut...
Chicago Bears Bear Burden of Missed Opportunities
Andy Santana, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Filed under News, Opinion, Showcase, Sports, Uncategorized
Going into the 2018-19 NFL season, the Chicago Bears were project to finish dead last in the NFC North. With teams like the Green Bay Packers, who have Aaron Rodgers, the Minnesota Vikings with their top 10 defense, and the always tough Detroit Lions, the future didn't look bright for the Chicago Bears....
Christmastime in Owensboro
Brooke Griffin, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, Event, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Showcase, Uncategorized
Owensboro has a fun packed holiday season. They have various holiday events happening now and coming up in December. Holiday in the Park started November 21st and will continue through January 2nd. Take a holiday stroll though the beautifully lighted Legion Park with friends and family nightly from 5:30p.m....
Give Kids the World, It’s the Wesleyan Way
Kenzie Tomes, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
Filed under Community, Event, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Showcase, Student Life, Uncategorized
Give Kids the World Village was inspired by a little girl named Amy. Amy was diagnosed with leukemia and her wish was to visit the theme parks in Orlando, Florida. Sadly, organizing the travel plans took too long and Amy passed away before her wish could be fulfilled. The purpose for the Village is to...
Dance Purple for Childhood Cancer
Brooke Griffin, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, Event, Health & Wellness, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Showcase, Student Life, Uncategorized
Kentucky Wesleyan College is bringing a new fundraiser to life on campus next Spring. Inspired by DanceBlue at the University of Kentucky, KWC is introducing DancePurple. DancePurple is going to be a 6-hour dance marathon. Teams who sign up will fundraise before the event. All money raised from the dance...
Nike Believes in Kaepernick
Corey Johnson, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
Filed under News, Opinion, Sports, Uncategorized
Nike chose Colin Kaepernick, an NFL quarterback, for one of the faces for their campaign “Just Do It." He is known for the ad, “Believe in something, even it means sacrificing everything," which is a statement of racial injustice. In 2016 during the national anthem, Colin kneeled in protest against...