First Black Hole
Calista Self, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
The first idea of a large body so massive that even light cannot escape was produced in 1784 by John Michell. He had concluded that the mass would have to have the same density as the Sun and it could be influenced enough by gravity to shoot massive light rays from the surface of the star. This definitely...
Stanley Kubrick
Andy Santana, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
Born to two Jewish immigrants, Stanley Kubrick took his first breath on July 26, 1928. He was born and raised in Bronx, New York. His father and mother, Sadie Gertrude and Jacob Leonard Kubrick, had their second child and Stanley got his first sibling, Barbra Kubrick. Stanley’s life was mediocre,...
K-Dub Idol 2019
Brooke Griffin, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
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
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
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
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
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...
Spoken Word Artist Jinahie Visits KWC
Brooke Griffin, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
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
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...
Christmastime in Owensboro
Brooke Griffin, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
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....
Dance Purple for Childhood Cancer
Brooke Griffin, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
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...
The Hate U Give Movie Review
Corey Johnson, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
This past week I went to the Malco Owensboro Cinema to see the popular movie that recently just came out called The Hate U Give. The Hate U Give is a movie starring a young black 16-year old girl by the name of Starr, who is living a double life between a black neighborhood and a white prep school, and ...