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Wintering for the college student

Days are getting shorter and although the calendar hasn’t marked it yet, winter has begun. With it comes colder days and an often-stressful end to our semester.   The leaves have fallen, animals entered hibernation, it is almost as if the earth calls us to rest. Shorter days mean more time […]

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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 […]

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August and new beginnings

August rolls around each year with bittersweet tastes of chapters closing and new beginnings. Western North Carolina is in full bloom flashing the growth this season has to offer. Be sure to relish the sweetness of summer but prepare for the excitement of things to come.   It is easy to […]

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Opinion: A reflection on four years

I’m set to graduate in May, and I don’t know what is coming next. Anybody else in similar shoes? Anybody else desperately want to leave and desperately want to stay at the same time?  I’m feeling sentimental some these days as I cling to my college memories and try to […]