Students organize protest
A group of students chanted, held picket signs and fell to the ground of the Slemp Student Center on Friday, Dec. 5. to protest police brutality and racism.
Are androids actually better in the long run?
Any normal conversations you hear about cell phones usually start with one question: “Are you on team Android or team iPhone?”
Men’s basketball falls short early in season
The men’s basketball team competed in its season opener against Elizabeth City State University on Nov. 14 and collected the first win of the season before playing in the first conference games of the season this weekend.
Volleyball seniors remember their time at UVa-Wise
After competing and earning an overall record of 14 – 14, UVa–Wise volleyball seniors, Ashley Hooven, Veronica Sanchez and Brittni Altmann ended their careers on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Don’t knock the ‘fro
During the 60s, there was a cultural war that accompanied the Civil Rights movement—the afro. It was a symbol of non-conformity. It meant that blacks no longer needed to chemically change their hair texture to be acceptable in public. They wore it loud and proud. You can probably think of iconic figures such as Angela [...]
Cavalier Review
“Nightcrawler” is a blood rushing thriller that takes place on the crime stricken streets of L.A. The movie stars “The Day After Tomorrow’s” Jake Gyllenhaal, as a sunken faced, bug eyed sociopath named Louis Bloom. The dark, twisted thriller was written and directed by Dan Gilroy.
The benefits of stem-cell research
Something that has become highly controversial within the past decade is stem cell research through the use of embryonic stem cells.
Commentary: Voter apathy hits midterm elections
Voter turnout for any midterm election is predictably abysmal due to a number of factors, ranging from voter alienation to weak enthusiasm towards the election overall. Millennials and young adults are not exempt from this reality either; of all the votes cast in the midterm.
Final preparations underway on campus
Finals are quickly approaching here at UVa-Wise. In order to help everyone prepare for winter finals, I spoke with a few upperclassmen on how they prepare. Here’s what they said:
Commentary: Yik Yak, controversial but popular
Social media has been on the rise the past few years with new apps like Instagram and Snapchat finding constant, mainstream success.
Looking for a free meal?
A local church is reaching out to make a difference in the community this Thanksgiving.
How are UVa-Wise students spending their winter break?
We asked students about their plans for break, here’s what they said:
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