Author: Mackenzie Atkinson

Local News

Election season: What you need to know to vote this year

The general election is upon us once again. Despite damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina State Board of Elections did not extend voting registration deadline.  Although the registration deadline has passed, voters can still register and vote during North Carolina’s in-person early voting period until Nov. 2. Election […]

Local News

The long march for unity & justice kicks off in Sylva

The Long March for Unity & Justice is a statewide movement spearheaded by the Beloved Community Center which aims to bring light to communities across North Carolina.  The march started in Cullowhee and Sylva Friday, Aug. 20 with a community luncheon at the Cullowhee Baptist Church.   Over the course of […]

Lifestyle Opinion

Opinion: How to develop healthy voter habits

From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 Politics are messy – that is the name of the game.  Educating oneself on how the government functions and which offices do what can negate the messiness of politics.  The election process is complicated, and many names get thrown around. This can […]

Local News

Voters be warned, November is fast approaching

From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 The 2024 general election is quickly approaching and there is still much to learn about the candidates on the ballot. What is next for the 2024 election in North Carolina?  Things seem to have died down since the March primary. Campaign signs […]

Newsletters

The right and wrong way to communicate in politics

Many people shy away from talking about politics. Everyone has their own reasons but from what I’ve experienced it is because of the arguments that arise due to personal biases or the lack of understanding or knowledge. Some topics can get heated because there is a lot of emotion intertwined […]

Campus News

Model United Nations Political Science Trip

Every semester the Political Science Department offers the Model United Nations (MUN) class to students.  The class’s premise is to represent a country as they are represented in the UN.  This semester, the class of 20 represented Switzerland, Argentina and India. They traveled to Charlotte, NC for the Southern Regional […]