Opinion

Anthony Olivers song has gone viral, but the tune misses its mark in the end.

Commentary: 'Rich Men North Of Richmond' Falls Short in Message

Scout Lynch, Staff Writer • September 8, 2023

Why do we want poor people to suffer? “I’ve been sellin’ my soul, workin’ all day / Overtime hours for bulls*** pay/ So I can...

Editorial: It's Really Time To Do Something About Gun Violence

August 31, 2023

There have been 421 mass shootings in 2023 in America as of August 02, 2023, that is more shootings than there are days in the year, and according...

Editorial: A Course on Life Skills Should Be Required

April 6, 2023

Going through general education for 12-13 years, individuals begin the transition from students to young adults. Whether continuing their...

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...

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