Opinion

Adam Oakes Story Brings Hazing to the Fore

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor • March 16, 2023

Commentary When entering new schools in the transition from high school to college, students have different experiences. One thing that occurs...

The memorial garden at Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount memorializes passed students with simple, understated stone markers.

Editorial: It's Time for a Student Memorial Garden on Campus

February 25, 2023

Within the past two years, we have had two student deaths on campus, Will Patterson last semester in the Fall of 2022 and Cole Lipinski in the...

Beach volleyball is one of the most glaring examples of sexualized uniform discrepancy. (Image used under the Fair Use Provision of the U.S. Copyright Code)

Commentary: Sexualization of Women's Sports Needs to Stop

Jazmin Scarberry, Staff Writer • February 19, 2023

In today’s time, a lot of controversies arise when it comes to the topic of women's clothing. For instance, on certain occasions rape cases...

Pro/Con: TikTok Should Be Banned in the U.S.

Marina J. Powell, Assisstant Editor • February 10, 2023

Is TikTok being banned? Is TikTok banned in Virginia? Is TikTok safe? These are the questions popping up on search engines every time the...

PRO/CON: TikTok Should Not Be Banned in the U.S.

By Refentse Maselwa, Staff Writer • February 6, 2023

Hooked is an understatement. TikTok has this generation enamored. TikTok has come in and changed the game. I know this because even my...

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