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People pay their respects during a vigil at Orem City Center Park, after U.S. right-wing activist and commentator, Charlie Kirk, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 11, 2025.  REUTERS/Jim Urquhart

Commentary: It’s Time to Focus on a Solution

Grace Weaver, Editor October 7, 2025

Gun violence ended a conversation about gun violence  when Political Speaker Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while sitting on the stage of Utah Valley University. Now, it’s one of the only things...

A single flag is planted in memory of Charlie Kirk alongside a field of flags marking the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks outside of US Capitol after Charlie Kirk was shot dead in Utah, in Washington, D.C., Sept. 11. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

Commentary: Kirk’s Murder Tragic on Many Fronts

Nicole Lynch, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

One of the most prominent topics in news as of today revolves around the topic of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and his character. Kirk was fatally shot during a debate event at Utah Valley University,...

Some immigrants are already fearful to speak their minds due to recent deportations.

To Deport or Not to Deport?

Kyle Markowitz, Editor April 8, 2025

When a new president takes office, new changes come into the world we live in. Donald Trump took office Jan. 20, 2025, and it didn’t take long to make changes from Joe Biden’s tenure. A controversy...

President Trump's new immigration policies are too extreme, some say.

Pro/Con–Con: Trump’s New Immigration Policy

Ayden Plautz, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

Donald Trump was re-elected for his second term, coming back into office Jan. 20, and almost instantly came back with dozens of changes to pre-existing policies, with 10 involving the deportation and immigration...

President Trump's new immigration policies are too extreme, some say.

Pro/Con–Pro: Trump’s New Immigration Policy

Ian Babey, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

The United States of America is a nation that was built by immigrants. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of that heritage and is inscribed with the words, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled...

Students have $200 dining dollars per semester they can use at any of the retail venues on campus.

Editorial: Meal Swipes Deserve Flexibility

February 26, 2025

The 2024-25 academic year brought new institutional changes like the Panther Promise, allowing qualified in-state students to earn free tuition, athletic news in the transition to D-II Conference Carolinas,...

Friends of Ferrum Park hosted a Trick-or-Treat Trail that brought more than 300 families into the woods for candy.

Editorial: Local Groups Want Student Input

Kyle Markowitz, Editor November 7, 2024

The Blue Ridge Mountains stretch 615 miles long. Along that trail, sits the Village of Ferrum with 9.2 square miles of land and less than 2,500 residents. But although the Village may be small, the...

To send or not to send? It is a question of aid.

PRO/CON: Pro–The US Should Continue Sending Aid to Ukraine

Regan Freas, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

As the conflict in Ukraine continues to unfold, the importance of international support has never been more apparent.  For nearly a decade, since 2014, Ukraine has had to deal with aggression from Russia,...

To send or not to send? It is a question of aid.

PRO/CON: Con–The US Should Not Keep Sending Aid to Ukraine

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor November 7, 2024

Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Since then the United States has sent more than $44 billion in aid--a massive payment that could have been used to help the people of America. Since the year 2022,...

Commentary: Pro/Con Cancel Culture--CON

Commentary: Pro/Con Cancel Culture–CON

Regan Freas, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

Whether through social media or the presidential election debate, cancel culture finds its way through the cracks of our technology. Cancel culture, a term that has gained prominence in recent years,...

Commentary: Pro/Con Cancel Culture--PRO

Commentary: Pro/Con Cancel Culture–PRO

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor September 24, 2024

Cancel culture, also known as callout culture, is known as the phenomenon in which the support for an individual, group, or organization is canceled due to backlash at an action or opinion that is considered...

Editorial: Check The Box

Editorial: Check The Box

Kyle Markowitz, Editor September 24, 2024

Another four years have gone by, which means it’s time to prepare for the 2024 presidential election. The two candidates running for office are Donald Trump representing the Republican Party, and...

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