Posts in category Editorial

The holidays are a rich time for folklore all over the world. The most common would be Santa Claus, who originated from Saint Nicholas, but …

In my more than two years of working as the film critic for this newspaper, I have reviewed a variety of films, whether it be …

Traveling home for Thanksgiving? You’re not alone. According to AAA, an estimated 82 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles away from home between …

Growing up in Appalachia, there have always been strange things that I’ve heard from the older generations. I took many of these with a grain …

Grief. A process that everyone goes through at multiple points during their life. People confront their grief through various means, whether through mourning or memorializing …

Last week, we delved into the story of the Tennessee State Prison, and as I mentioned in that article, prisons are a breeding ground for …

There comes a time in the semester when every college student has hit their limit. When all you want to do is lie back, relax, …

This day in history brought an end to Hell itself.  Across the entire scope of world military history, few battles become synonymous with death incarnate, …

Today, we’re going to be stepping out of East Tennessee and heading towards Nashville. As a home to many haunted places, it holds the Tennessee …

At the end of October, I reported on the government shutdown and imminent pause of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which took effect on …