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...
Problems in Our Society
La'Darius Dunn, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
There are plenty of problems in today’s society that have just been lingering over the months and years. They usually go unnoticed when people do not speak about them. We are putting our society in devastating situations by not speaking about what is going on. Most of us don’t speak about this because...
The “Finals” Countdown
Bailey Woodall, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
The most evil time of the year is approaching on campus for Kentucky Wesleyan College. It’s not summer break, even though that is very close. Finals week is here. Students are finishing their last days of classes and hustling to get last minute papers, projects, or assignments done. Some students...
Evansville Otters’ Exhibition Game
Brooke Griffin, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
On Friday, May 3, 2019, at 6:35 p.m. the Evansville Otters baseball team will host their annual exhibition benefit game. The Otters will be playing against the Southern Illinois Miners. This year they will be donating 100% of their ticket sales to Jacob’s Village, a community designed to assist adults...
Owensboro STANDS Against Child Abuse
Kenzie Tomes, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
The month of April is dedicated to child abuse awareness. Here in Owensboro, people take initiative to ensure that our community is well-informed and that citizens have the chance to help make a difference. The Community Collaboration for Children Regional Network (CCC) and the Department for Community...
NCAA Tournament Recap
Jonah White, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
After an okay year of not too many upsets and sportscasters talking about Zion Williamson (I lost count after the first game that Duke didn’t even play in), this year of collegiate basketball has officially come to an end. Also, I don’t know about you all out there, but this was the first time I...
Outsider’s Perspective of Owensboro
Andy Santana, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
This was my first year at Kentucky Wesleyan College, living in Owensboro, and even my first time ever visiting the state of Kentucky, so I am not yet fully accustomed to it. I’ve lived in Chicago my whole life, so coming to Owensboro was a major change of pace. Daily life, scenery and architecture,...
College Admissions Scandal
Brooke Griffin, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
Uncovered by a lead received from someone involved in a completely different investigation, a college admissions scandal was brought to light. Fifty parents, coaches, and even some famous actresses in six states were charged on March 12th by federal officials for bribing elite universities, such as Yale...
What in the World are We Doing to Our World?
Kenzie Tomes, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
Travel. The act of making a journey. We all want to see the world, right? Imagine it, sipping an expresso at Café de la Paix, taking in the view from the top of the London Eye, or sailing along the clear blue waters in Naxos. The problem is, we have an estimated twelve years to do so before gradually...
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,...
The End is Near: Finish Strong
La'Darius Dunn, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
Well, well, well, this is what everyone has been waiting for since August 27th. School is close to being over, and most students are looking at it as a blessing, as it couldn’t come fast enough, while some are looking at it as it is coming too fast and they may need more time to pull their grades up....
North Carolina School Challenged for Dress Code Requirements
Calista Self, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
Many schools around the United States have demanded change for their dress code policies. Students, parents, and faculty members have stated that dress codes are sexist and punish young girls. These codes, like shorts length or no showing shoulders, have mainly affected the women in schools. One Judge...