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Brian Willis, former UVa-Wise History Department Chairman and now director of the Center for the Study of Civil War Era and professor of history at Kennesaw State University, discusses the history and cultural meanings of the Confederate flag in its versions throughout the past 150 years.
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September 16, 2015September 16, 2015

Brian Wills Speaks About Confederate Flag

Posted By: Hannah McNew 2087 Views 0 Comment confederate flag, Highlights, History, lecture

Former UVa-Wise history chairman examines the history and meanings of the Confederate Flag in its many forms On Wednesday September 2, former History Department

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Opinion 
April 22, 2015

Evolving views on homosexuality

Posted By: Hannah McNew 822 Views 0 Comment Evolving Views

A hot topic of debate lately is homosexuals and whether or not they should receive the same rights as heterosexuals. One of the biggest

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Photo courtesy of Rachel Glines Sophomore political science major Rachel Glines is showcased at the top of a cliff in Ireland. She went to Ireland for a fall break study abroad trip in 2014.
Opinion 
April 22, 2015April 22, 2015

How to be a better person

Posted By: Hannah McNew 708 Views 0 Comment better person

After the exhaustion of finals week has passed, you may feel completely relieved or feel the urge to enter a total relaxation mode. It

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This is the view from near the base of the tower. Photos courtesy of Hannah McNew
News 
April 8, 2015

Mendota tower has best view around

Posted By: Hannah McNew 955 Views 0 Comment mendota tower

 With the warmer temperatures and sunny weather we have been having, it’s time to leave the gym and take your exercise elsewhere.

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Opinion 
April 8, 2015

Cheap dates for broke college kids

Posted By: Hannah McNew 652 Views 0 Comment College dates

 I, in no way, am a needy girl. I don’t ex­pect a lot from guys on dates.

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Jaime Robinson | The Highland Cavalier Dean Worley, Chancellor Henry, Jessie Henry, Dr. John Foubert and SDAB president Kenneth McReynolds lead the group walk for Take Back the Night on March 19.
News 
March 25, 2015

Take Back the Night

Posted By: Hannah McNew 1065 Views 0 Comment Take back the night

Last week, UVa-Wise’s Stu­dent Development Activities Board hosted its second annual “Take Back the Night” event to raise awareness for domestic violence and sexual

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Jay David | The Highland Cavalier The new library has been under construction since 2012 and is planned to be completed during the summer of 2016.
News 
March 25, 2015

New library continues to grow

Posted By: Hannah McNew 737 Views 0 Comment New Library

Construction continues on the college’s new six-story library.

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Opinion 
March 25, 2015

Tinderella

Posted By: Hannah McNew 663 Views 0 Comment Tender

I was given the challenge before spring break to download the popular app called Tin­der, become well-acquainted with it and give my honest thoughts

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Opinion 
March 25, 2015

Cavalier Editor Review

Posted By: Hannah McNew 788 Views 0 Comment Cavalier Review, makeup

 At the beginning of the semester, I had ev­ery girly girl’s worst fear. My favorite makeup was discontinued.

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Photo courtesy of Donna Hale
Features 
March 4, 2015

Donna Hale: Faculty of the Month

Posted By: Hannah McNew 1245 Views 0 Comment Donna Hale, Faculty of the month

The Highland Cavalier asked several students who they consid­ered to be their favorite professor.

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Jaime Robinson | The Highland Cavalier Fifty Shades of Grey, written by E.L. James, has grown in popularity especially among students at UVa-Wise. If you want to read the trilogy you can find it at Soft Petals in Wise, Virginia.
Opinion 
February 11, 2015February 11, 2015

50 shades of embarrassed

Posted By: Hannah McNew 1830 Views 1 Comment 50 shades of grey

It is almost here the movie release of “Fifty Shades of Grey.”

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Opinion 
January 28, 2015

Don’t wait, seek help for sexual assault

Posted By: Hannah McNew 925 Views 1 Comment

Recently, the news has been covered with alleged sexual assault victims coming out and accusing Bill Cosby of harming him, years after the incidents

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