The Story Behind Saint Patrick’s Day
March 31, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, Event, News, Opinion, Uncategorized
As most of you know, St. Patrick’s Day just recently happened on March 17th, but some people do not know why we celebrate it. This holiday was originated from Ireland and is celebrated in observance of the death of St. Patrick, who was the patron saint of Ireland. This began as a religious feast...
2017 Grammy’s Wrap Up
February 24, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Event, Media, News, Opinion, Uncategorized
The Grammy’s of 2017 became a competition between Adele and Beyonce. They were competing for record and album of the year. For those who did not watch the Grammy’s, Adele ended up winning album of the year. She also won four out of the five awards she was nominated for. Adele paid her respects to...
Intramural Basketball
February 24, 2017
Filed under Event, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Sports, Student Life, Uncategorized
Intramural Sports are referred to as recreational sports organized within particular institutions, usually an educational institution. Intramural sports consist of matches and contests that take place among teams from "within the walls" of an institution or area. The term dates to the 1840s. It is contrasted...
Spring Break Destinations
February 24, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Event, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Student Life, Uncategorized
Anyone have any ideas of going on spring break this year? Anyone having trouble saving up money for a trip? Well this article has all the answers for you! Spring break is one of the most exciting breaks of the school year (besides summer), so I encourage every student to try and take some time...
2.5 Million Unite in Women’s March
February 3, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Community, Event, News, Opinion, Uncategorized
On Saturday, January 21 of this brand new year, millions of people united to march in Washington D.C. for women’s rights. While this March on Washington seems to have arisen from the inauguration of the now President of the United States, Donald Trump, women’s rights movements happened all over the...
Cafeteria Survey
Brittany Wells, Managing Editor
December 6, 2016
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Ask, Health & Wellness, Opinion, Student Life, Uncategorized
The cafeteria is home to many students and staff at Kentucky Wesleyan College. With any small school, the number of places to eat are limited, especially with your student meal plan. Not only is the number of places to eat limited, but also the cafeteria itself is limited in its overall food selection....
Thanksgiving Memories
Wilson Buckner, Features Editor
December 4, 2016
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Opinion
When America’s favorite holiday of Thanksgiving comes to mind, I think of how my Mom spends days, maybe weeks, preparing for the feast. I always gorge on sweet potato pie while everyone else grazes for days on the leftovers. But the holiday is more than just the food. It’s the time of year that should...
Finals Weeks Stress Tips
Brittany Wells, Managing Editor
December 4, 2016
Filed under Health & Wellness, News, Opinion, Showcase, Student Life, Uncategorized
Finals are almost here! Deadlines are coming to an end, while finals are just around the corner. Finals week can be a stressful time. That is why it is important to take care of yourself during these times. It is important to stay as healthy as possible, not just physically but mentally and emotionally...
Creating Relationships
Brittany Wells, Managing Editor
November 16, 2016
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, News, Opinion, Student Life, Uncategorized
One of the primary benefits of attending a smaller school is being able to create long lasting relationships with your peers, school staff, and professors. This benefit is not always easily attainable at larger schools. How many students do you think who attend Indiana University, Purdue University,...
Homecoming Week 2016
Wilson Buckner, Features Editor
October 26, 2016
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, News, Opinion, Owensboro, Showcase, Sports, Student Life, Uncategorized
There are many Kentucky Wesleyan traditions to get students excited, and Fall Homecoming Week is one of them. Alumni far and wide return to visit with old friends. They tour the campus and recall where they used to live, their favorite classes, professors, and the great times they had before setting...
Evansville Annual Fall Festival
Katy Holland, Features Editor
October 26, 2016
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Opinion, Showcase, Uncategorized
Every October, the Nut Club in Evansville, a city about an hour away from Owensboro, organizes and sponsors a mammoth Fall Festival. This is a week-long gala on the west side of Evansville, along Franklin Street, with free entertainment, carnival attractions, over 126 food booths, amateur talent competitions,...
Inclusion of the Rainbow
Brittany Wells, Managing Editor
October 26, 2016
Filed under Opinion, Student Life, Uncategorized
Where and how is the love shown at Kentucky Wesleyan College? Would you consider our campus as being a gender and sexuality embracing campus? Do you think our college, including staff, faculty, and students, demonstrates inclusion towards the lesbian, gay, bi-exual, and transgender community (LGBT)?...
