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The Cost of Everything: Students and Schools Confront Rising Prices By Aj Silva
by Aj Silva, staff writer Hope is on the horizon for Pikes Peak State College students who find it difficult to attend school while making ends meet. New financial aid laws and increased school resources are in motion to help students finally overcome skyrocketing...
When Horsing Around is the Goal by Cat Rimbach
by Cat Rimbach, staff writer Rowan was six years old when he escaped and ran to his neighbor’s pasture filled with a herd of mares. The leader of the herd was always angry and often aggressive, her reaction to this severely autistic boy running to her and laying down...
The Voice’s Tasha Jessen Performs at Ultra Flat Black Gallery & Lounge by Latrice Owens
by Latrice Owens, staff writer NBC’s The Voice is a singing competition and is known for discovering new talent. The contestants sing their hearts out for a chance to win a large cash prize and a record deal. Among the talented hopefuls competing in the current season...
From Sky Sox to Vibes: A Brief History by Jon Oden
by Jon Oden, staff writer Colorado Springs has had a long standing tradition of baseball in town, even before the Colorado Rockies were a team. Colorado Springs began having baseball in town in 1988 with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox who at the time was the AAA...
Mario Kart Wii: 15 Years Later by Katie Chase
by Katie Chase, staff writer With its strong player base, Mario Kart Wii in North America just celebrated its 15th birthday on April 27. Though Nintendo shut down the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection in 2014, fans have kept the online Wii services alive through a...
Tears in the Heart of Africa by Bryce McGraw
by Bryce McGraw, staff writer But the continent of Africa has experienced a multitude of conflicts that have gone virtually unnoticed, specifically by the United States and other major world powers, in connection under NATO. Among the many events that have risen and...
Sun’s Out! Fun’s Out! It’s Time to Enjoy Some Local Food Trucks by Sa’Mya Hall
by Sa'Mya Hall, staff writer It’s 65 degrees on a Tuesday afternoon. Allergies are in full bloom and amongst the chorus of sniffles, slight gushes of wind blow a delicious, mouthwatering aroma coming from the food trucks parked on the side of the street. Crowds of...
Colorado Shows and Venues: Summer 2023 by Francesca Blasi
by Francesca Blasi, staff writer As finals week is wrapping up and summer is rapidly approaching, you may be wondering what to do with your free time as you either await the next semester of school or celebrate completing your time here at PPSC. Well, you’re in luck!...
For Student Seeking Community, There is Hope Yet by Francesca Blasi
by Francesca Blasi, staff writer Do you feel lost, isolated, and disconnected from your fellow students? Do you find yourself showing up to school, only to wander aimlessly as you make your way from one class to the next, not entirely sure of anything else going on...
Help Save the Monarch Butterflies by Isabella Leo
by Isabella Leo, staff writer Everyone talks about the beautiful butterflies they see in the spring, and how they make everyone’s day. Beyond their beauty they even benefit the world by pollinating plants and aiding scientists in discovering the health of an...
Get Involved with Student Government by Cat Rimbach
by Cat Rimbach, staff writer The student government at PPSC is an easy and crucial way to get involved. Often overlooked, the student leadership at school is a great place to start addressing changes or new clubs that a student may want to implement. Twice a month all...
Mental Health: What Can PPSC Do for You? by Latrice Owens
by Latrice Owens, staff writer Mental health has become a critical issue, and accessing mental health services can be difficult with private healthcare's ever-rising cost. In an effort to embrace wellness, PPSC offers counseling services and fun wellness programs on...
Student Proposes a Sustainability Plan for Centennial Courtyard by Katie Chase
by Katie Chase, staff writer Salome Carrasco, a PPSC student, has written a proposal for gardens in the Centennial Campus courtyard. The proposal is to divvy up the courtyard into sections, managed by several clubs at the Centennial Campus. This would mean creating...
A Whole Lot of Heart and Humor Played on Shuffle: A Review of Aarnie’s Mixtape Vol. 1 by Kat Atherton
by Kat Atherton, staff writer Like a hand-picked selection of music, carefully ripped onto a cassette and scribbled all over with love, Aarnie’s Mixtape leads from one short play to the next with intent and good humor. The compellation of one-act plays is unique,...
Insight into Production: The Making of Aarnie’s Mixtape Vol. 1 by Chloe Ortiz
by Chloe Ortiz, staff writer PPSC's theatre department is currently showing Aarnie’s Mixtape Vol. 1, a compilation of ten one-act plays. Each play has been created and performed by both current and former PPSC students and staff. With Spring performances underway; I...
Photo Gallery: An Evening of Poetry with Poet Laureate Ashley Cornelius by Kat Atherton
by Kat Atherton, staff writer
For KXRE 102.1 and 89.1 FM, Listening to Over 2500 Songs Just Got a Little Easier by RJ Wagner
by RJ Wagner, staff writer The PPSC student-run radio station is eager to announce the launch of a new app, and an improvement to the listening experience. The app will help to solve the problem of poor signal service hindering song clarity. The signal that the radio...
Mathematics Department Announces In-Person Math Colloquium by Ally Archuleta
by Ally Archuleta, staff writer The PPSC Math Department is delighted to announce that there will be an in-person Mathematics Colloquium this Spring. It is to take place Friday, April 21, 2023 in Room W101 at the Rampart Campus. Students are encouraged to...
Global Village Brings Community Conversation to PPSC by Kat Atherton
by Kat Atherton, staff writer Groups of students congregate, at the Centennial Campus Grove on Wednesdays and at the Rampart Range Atrium on Tuesdays--taking precious free time otherwise spent at jobs or immersed in more traditional scholastic pursuits--to engage in...
MythBusters: Voting In Colorado by Cat Rimbach
by Cat Rimbach, staff writer Voting is often an intimidating feat. For many younger members of the public and for those that aren’t quite sure where they stand on their ability to register. Colorado is one of the few states that makes this process more inclusive and...
How to Register to Vote in Colorado by Destin Palacios
by Destin Palacios, staff writer The Colorado Springs mayoral election is approaching soon on the April 4th, 2023 ballot, so it’s important to make sure you are registered to vote so that you can have an impact on the local community here in the Springs. There are...
Your Quick Guide to Mayoral Candidates; Vote April 4
With 12 candidates running for mayor in the upcoming elections on April 4, it's critical to be in the know. Below, you will find a brief synopsis (in alphabetical order) on each candidate based on their backgrounds and their future promises. Be sure to check out each...
PPSC Strives to Achieve Equity & Inclusion Post-COVID by Aj Silva
by Aj Silva, staff writer Pikes Peak State College's journey towards promoting equity and inclusion on campus post-COVID has been filled with successes and challenges. As the staff, faculty and students continue their efforts toward creating a more equitable and...
Help Save Local Journalism! Sixty35 Media Needs You
If you’ve ever cared about local journalism, or been interested in media, now’s the time to step up to help save a newspaper outlet that’s been around for thirty years. On March 16, Sixty35 Media announced its layoff of half of the staff in an effort to save the...
City Residents to Vote on Extending Parks Sales Tax in April by Aj Silva
by Aj Silva, staff writer On Tuesday, April 4, residents of Colorado Springs will vote to either extend or end the tax they pay to maintain the parks they love. Ballots in the upcoming municipal elections include an item asking voters to decide on funding for local...
PPSC Provides Free Food for Students and Staff by Isabella Leo
by Isabella Leo, staff writer Did you know there's free food available at all of our campuses? Between the Community Table and monthly food markets, students, faculty and staff have access to healthy goods. The community table always has offers or events coming up,...
LGBTQ+ Club Welcomes All by Francesca Blasi
by Francesca Blasi, staff writer The LGBTQ+ club is open to all at Pikes Peak State College’s Centennial Campus, and its members are making strides to increase inclusivity and support for students and staff alike. Any students or faculty members looking for a safe...
Why you should participate in the Colorado Springs Undergraduate Research Forum
Registration is now open for the Colorado Springs Undergraduate Research Forum until April 4th This event is a way for you to build experiences here at the college that can benefit you at both your transfer institution and in the job market. Steps to participate: Make...
Embrace Community at Global Village by Kat Atherton
by Kat Atherton, staff writer Faculty, staff, and students have an opportunity to embrace their global community at Global Village. The student-led and community-oriented event has a new weekly time. Meetups will now be held at the Rampart Range Atrium on Tuesdays at...
There’s Still Time to See the Out of Ashes Exhibition by Jon Oden
by Jon Oden, staff writer The Out of Ashes Exhibition is being held at the Studio West Art Gallery from January 30, 2023, until March 3, 2023. It aims to show large-scale landscape paintings that show a theme of wildfires to rebirth. According to the events page on...
Personalized Training & Advanced Equipment Available for Students and Staff by Michael Martinez
by Michael Martinez, staff writer Are you sick of once again claiming “this is the year I lose weight?” The motivation to drive to the gym seems impossible after six draining hours of tedious lectures. The combination of classes, work, and life causes stress, tension,...
The Community Table Open to Staff and Faculty; Free Food by Chloe Ortiz
by Chloe Ortiz, staff writer The Community Table, located in room A-312 at Cenntenial Campus, is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the spring semester. Students, faculty, and staff may access this free-food market at anytime during these hours. The only...
PPSC Publications Now Accepting Submissions by Ally Arculeta
by Ally Archuleta, staff writer PPSC offers a chance for students to show off their creativity in its literary and arts journal, Parley. Each academic year, various genres of work get published for the student body to see, whether displayed on the Parley website or in...
Poet Laureate Ashley Cornelius Performing at PPSC’s Visiting Writers’ Series by Sa’Mya Hall
by Sa'Mya Hall, staff writer PPSC will welcome local poet laureate, Ashley Cornelius, to perform at PPSC's Visiting Writers' Series on March 23. Any and all are invited to attend. Cornelius is the 6th Pikes Peak region Poet Laureate and the first black woman to hold...
PPSC Launches Racial Equity Learning Challenge by Aj Silva
by Aj Silva, staff writer The Equity and Inclusion Office at PPSC began its 21-Day Racial Equity Learning Challenge on Feb. 1, with participation open to all staff members, faculty, and student workers at the school. The challenge encompasses a series of brief online...
An Interview about Open Educational Resources by Abbie Guillen & Jason Barber
by Abbie Guillen & Jason Barber, staff writers $1,420. That is how much two-year college students are spending on books and supplies every year on average, according to College Board. That is a jarring number considering community colleges market themselves as an...
You’re Not Alone. Encouraging Words for Those Suffering from Depression and Anxiety by Jason Barber
by Jason Barber, staff writer Op-Ed Have you ever been depressed? I’m not talking about your girlfriend or boyfriend broke up with you, and so you’re real sad. I’m talking about deep down, this-can’t-be-the-way-things-are,...
PPSC Expands Program Offerings by Zack Edwards, AJ Mannering, & Lyndsey Rogers
by Zack Edwards, AJ Mannering, & Lyndsey Rogers, staff writers With growth comes change. And Pikes Peak State College is working to meet the change within the community by expanding its program and degree offerings as an effort to help the rising career needs of...
Students Invited to Vote on New Fee by Lindsey Rogers
by Lyndsey Rogers, staff writer Students at Pikes Peak State College pay institutional fees every semester. What does the money for these fees go to? Well, from November 20 to December 4, students have the chance to vote on a proposed fee using a link sent to their...
Weeding Through the Legalese on Three Popular Propositions by Zach Ogrodny
by Zach Ogrodny, staff writer With mid-term elections here, blue books have been distributed statewide, detailing the amendments and propositions to be voted on this fall. Although Blue Books can be incredibly beneficial for voters, the ballots themselves often...
Understanding Elections by Abbie Guillen
by Abbie Guillen, staff writer Voter turnout matters. And now that the mid-terms are here, it's time to get out and vote. Low voter turnout is most prominent in local, midterm, and primary elections because most people seem to care about presidential elections....
High Schools Need to Up Their Voter-Education Game by Alyssa Enriquez
by Alyssa Enriquez, staff writer Mid-term elections in Colorado are being held on November 8th. With the elections less than a month away, what are local high schools doing to help and prepare their students for local elections? It turns out, nothing. Within District...
Using the Blue Book to Understand the Ballot
by Jason Barber, staff writer Last week, journalism students held a round-table discussion of the hot topics in this year's election Blue Book. The discussion tackled some questions, shared ways and means for registering to vote. It was a small attempt to help...
Colorado Ensures Safe & Effective Voting by Lyndsey Rogers
by Lyndsey Rogers, staff writer When it comes to mail-in ballots, many people are wary of the reliability and safety. Of late, this voting style has been under scrutiny as many claim mail-in ballots can easily be tampered with or can be used to benefit one specific...
Student Life Hosts Power Hour to Help You Refuel by Zach Ogrodny & Tron Jarrett
by Zach Ogrodny & Tron Jarrett, staff writers Feeling lethargic and need a pick me up to get you through the week? Student life is here to help you out on every other Wednesday with Power Hour now through November 29. Stop by either the Rampart or Centennial...
Drag Queen Charity Bingo Event by Lyndsey Rogers & AJ Mannering
by Lyndsey Rogers & AJ Mannering, staff writers On Tuesday, Oct. 11, Student Life is putting on Drag Queen Charity Bingo in the Centennial Campus Theater. A pre-game will take place from 4pm-5pm and will provide an opportunity to take pictures and grab a mocktail...
Breathin’ Better: Smoking Awareness Tabling Event by Jason Barber & Sergio Beas
by Jason Barber & Sergio Beas, staff writers Want to finally quit smoking? Need some help? Join PPSC Student Life on Thursday, Nov. 17 from noon to 1pm at the Centennial Grove & Rampart Student Lounge to find your path to Breathin' Better. The date of this...
Textbook Accessibility in Future Semesters by Noah Depner and Lance Hinsley
by Noah Depner and Lance Hinsley, staff writers This spring, PPCC had a handful of issues with textbooks that its hoping to fix for future semesters. Although the majority of students could access their free textbooks through Desire to Learn (D2L) online, roughly 20%...
PPCC to be Rebranded as Pikes Peak State College by Tucker Reeves
by Tucker Reeves, staff writer Bearing the name since 1978, Pikes Peak Community College will become Pikes Peak State College in fall of 2022. The name change represents a shift in attitude and a shift in programs at the college. In short, we’ve outgrown our britches....
LGBTQIA2+ Students in the Pikes Peak Region are Struggling. Here’s What PPCC Can Do to Help by Mercy Austin and Alaska Woods
By Mercy Austin and Alaska Woods, staff writers **Content warning for discussions of suicide** Susan Peiffer (they/she) works as the programs manager at Inside Out Youth Services, a local non-profit for LGBTQIA2+ youth. They are responsible for everything that...
Time for the Oscars to Self-Reflect by Colin Bridgman
By Colin Bridgman, staff writer With viewership of the Oscars/Academy Awards in decline for years, it seems likely that future audiences will be treated to a more commercialized festival in the years to come. According to Statista, viewership of the event has...
Student Government Association Election Results Are In
by Lance Hinsley, staff writer Through the election on April 12 and 13, 153 students voted to fill 9 out 10 of the available positions. The one position that pertained no candidate on the ballot was the SGA Public Relations Senator, which was appointed by current SGA...
Economics Discussion Series Returns
This series is organized by students to bridge academic discussion with real world issues. Each week presents virtual Q&A with college and community leaders about solutions to local and global problems. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND Join the conversation Invite a...
Catch PPCC’s Adaptation of The Seagull
Pikes Peak Community College is proud to present Anton Chekov’s The Seagull, adapted by Colin Bridgman, Kirstyn Gatch, and Sarah Sheppard Shaver. Come see a free performance featuring PPCC students! Russia, summer of 1896, on the lakeside estate of Petra Sorin:...
Inaugural Pikes Peak Poetry Summit Happening This Weekend by Colin Bridgman
by Colin Bridgman, staff writer It’s National Poetry Month! This Saturday, the first-ever Pikes Peak Poetry Summit is set to take place at Knights of Columbus Hall, 20 W. Pikes Peak Ave., from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The fest, organized by Pikes Peak Poet Laureate...
Student Veterans Organization Helps Veterans Transition from Military Life to College Life by Colin Bridgman
by Colin Bridgman, staff writer The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) is always available to support our military students. Through resources, community, and events, the organization provides an outlet for students during their duration at PPCC. According to Sydney...
Speaker Panel Addresses Controversy over Censorship in Children’s Literature by Mercy Austin
by Mercy Austin, staff writer On Thursday, March 17 from 3-4:40, PPCC hosted a virtual speaker panel featuring experts on children’s literature and local politics to discuss challenges libraries and schools often face regarding censorship and children’s access to...
Want Some Interesting Classes for Fall? by Tucker Reeves
by Tucker Reeves, staff writer As registration for Fall 2022 gears up, don't forget there are many classes at PPCC that you might not think of right away. Here's a short list on some interesting finds. Of course, if you are interested in these classes, be sure to talk...
Tax Help for PPCC Students Saturday, March 20 by Logan Brasili
by Logan Brasili, staff writer PPCC has again teamed up with Tax Help Colorado, to help their current students fill out the 2021 tax return season. To sign up for an appointment on Saturday, March 20 for Tax help, go to...
March & April Events at PPCC by Alaska Woods
by Alaska Woods, staff writer Faculty Music Recital When: Sunday, March 13, 2022. 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Where: Centennial Campus Theater What: William Malone & Abe Minzer, Saxophone and Piano Creating a Livable Life: Group Counseling for People Thinking about Suicide...
Office of Sustainability Needs Student Support by Noah Depner
by Noah Depner, staff writer Colorado is behind in recycling. In 2020, the statewide recycling rate was a mere 15%. In fact, according to The State of Recycling and Composting in Colorado (5th Edition), Colorado was behind the national recycling rate of 32% in 2020....
The Show Will Go On by Colin Bridgman
by Colin Bridgman, staff writer Post-pandemic, PPCC is returning to more traditional live theatre, beginning this semester with performances of The Seagull at the Downtown Studio Campus, running April 14–17 and 21–24. The Theatre department is full of people looking...
Community for LGBTQIA+ Students at PPCC by Alaska Woods
by Alaska Woods, staff writer LGBTQIA+ students can find solace in a new Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), created last semester by Ricardo Perez, Director of Student Life at PPCC. The GSA provides a safe space for LGBTQIA+ students to convene. In...
New Sustainability Club adds student voices to the environmentalism conversation by Mercy Austin
by Mercy Austin, staff writer Founded in fall 2021, PPCC’s Sustainability Club is a student-led program dedicated to environmental and sustainability awareness, advocacy, and education. The club is open to all students and hoping to recruit new members as the semester...
Connection, Art, y Español: Latino Alliance Happenings
PPCC's Latino Alliance is providing our college community with rich cultural experiences and discussions. Co-chair of the Alliance, Fabiola Lopez, celebrates the integral support of the group and what it provides for our student body. Lopez encourages others to join...
PPCC Celebrates Latino Voices!
The Paper will now house a Latino Voices section as one of the many efforts at PPCC to learn from the diverse perspectives in our Hispanic/Latino/a/x community. This new section will publish varying viewpoints and experiences while showcasing the different events and...
Dakota Promise Program Keeps Its Promise
by Nick Smith, staff writer Education is a boon to a successful community and Pikes Peak Community College knows that well. The Dakota Promise Program (DPP) is an initiative created by PPCC to make college more accessible for high school graduates from the southeast....
PPCC COVID-19 Climate Survey Tells All
by Dan Bondarchuk, Nick Smith, and Tori Stephens staff writers When we first set out to learn how our PPCC community was processing our current COVID-19 times, we imagined that we would see a variety of perspectives, but we weren’t quite prepared to find the depth and...
December’s Virtual Economics Discussion Series
Economics & Entrepreneurship Faculty Warren Munick helps coordinate rich discussions and connections between PPCC students and community leaders. The Economics Discussion Series is organized by students to bridge academic discussion with real world issues. The...
PPCC Professor Publishes Book; Now Available!
by Tori Stephens, staff writer English professor Brook Bhagat immerses us in the land of poetry, full of paradox, imagination, and nature in her new book Only Flying. Released in November, Bhagat’s work is a testament to the talented faculty here at PPCC. A...
Decriminalization Does Not Mean Legal…
by Dan Bondarchuk, staff writer …at least not yet. While Colorado continues on this progressive trajectory of legalizing and decriminalizing different substances, it’s important to note that this does not mean a free-for-all for the public. So what does it...
The Learning Commons Has A Lot to Offer
by Tori Stephens, staff writer The Learning Commons (LC) provides free tutoring services, library resources, research assistance, technology access, and academic support for the PPCC community at large. “One of my favorite things about the Learning Commons is that we...
Liberal Arts Humanities Forum
Students, We are excited to launch the Liberal Arts Humanities Forum (LAHF), to be held on December 3rd; this co-curricular event is an exciting way for you to gain experience and to share publicly what you are doing in your classes. We ask that you, as students, work...
EXPO Highlights Student Work
Interested in publishing your research? Your ideas? Your work? This year, student work will be featured through the EXPO here at PPCC's student newspaper as well as displays on campus. Check the EXPO tab up top for all the latest publications. Last semester, the EXPO...
Mystery of the Red Dress Event
On November 17th, Student Life will host the Mystery of the Red Dress Event in the Rampart Range Campus Atrium from 11:00 a.m.- noon. This murder-mystery event will collect donations for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Come learn about indigenous heritage. ...
Global Village Connects with Students, Faculty, and Staff
by Dan Bondarchuk and Nick Smith, Staff Writers Each week, PPCC students are invited to attend weekly Global Village roundtable sessions. The discussion hour allows students to get real answers to real questions—to gain authentic perspectives on global human issues....
Oral History: Media Interview with C.M. Red Elk by Anthiya Adams
Influencers are everywhere, but across the ages no one has been more influential than the media. On a sunny, warm October day, my 74-year-old mother, Cahuilla Margaret “C.M.” Red Elk, sat with me to discuss the media’s influence on her life. Born in Hollywood,...
Decoding Registration
It's that time of the year again, when we rush to register with the promise of a new semester in the air. You can almost smell the new classes in the air. Registration can be daunting and the codes on the schedule can be hard to read, so here is the breakdown to help...
Get Published! Arts Journals Seeking Submissions
by Nick Smith, staff writer Parley Publishing, PPCC’s publication group, showcases writing, art, journalism, scholarship and graphic design – all made, curated, and edited by students. All publications are currently looking for submissions. The OG standard is Parley,...
Need Certifications?
Pikes Peak Community College is stepping up its working partnership with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center to offer free or low-cost, short skills training courses. These trainings create opportunities for unemployed or under-employed workers to retool and for employers...
October is Cybersecurity Month
by April Frost, Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity & Networking This October marks the 17th year of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, a division of the Department of Homeland Security, is...
Get Out The VOTE!
Be sure you are ready for the 2020 election. Due to COVID there will be some changes so ensure you’re up to date. In Colorado, all registered voters will automatically receive a mail ballot so you can vote safely. PPCC has a ballot drop off box at both Rampart and...
Welcome SITREP, PPCC’s New Lit Mag
Along with Military and Veterans Programs, Parley Publishing and the English Department have partnered up to create a new avenue for student voices: SITREP, a Military Literary Magazine. This November will launch the inaugural page at PPCCParley.com in honor of...
Gorton’s Fisherman Sets Sail For The White House
Fish stick fans are reeling this week after 170-year-old brand ambassador of Gorton’s Seafood, the Gorton’s Fisherman, announced that he is running for President in 2020. Since Fisherman’s announcement, detractors have come to the shore, attacking him and his lack...
Expressive Arts Project Facilitators Share Activities
The Expressive Arts Project The Expressive Arts Project (EAP) at Pikes Peak Community College is dedicated to community building and student success through shared creative experiences. The community anticipates EAP’s seasonal events like the ART Seedlings Festival,...
Higher Ed Funding Depends on Census Count
By: Tara Alexander | News Editor Students can have a significant impact to their schools and communities by completing the 2020 Census. 2020 Census Fact SheetDownload This nationwide survey helps determine government funding for the next decade. The Quad...
Stay Healthy with These At-Home Workouts and Home Gym Tips
By: Tara Alexander— Staff Writer In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, staying healthy is a top priority, yet gyms are closed which restricts the actions that people may do and disrupts routines that people may have developed. Thankfully, many popular and effective...
Malcolm X: Relevant in Life and Death
By Lacey Berig “If you are not ready to die for it, put the word ‘freedom’ out of your vocabulary.” – Malcolm X The newly released Netflix documentary Who Killed Malcolm X? resurfaces eye-witness accounts and old facts, prompting a re-investigation into the killing of...
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Biden Killing it at Abandoned Radio Shack
By Taylor Gorman, sometimes Staff Writer Presidential hopeful Joseph R. Biden is finally connecting with his audience at a RadioShack in Elko, Nevada. Disappointing in recent polls and faltering in debates, Biden, 77, previously has had a tight hold on the democratic...
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Oral History: Music Over the Fence by Kat Atherton
by Kat Atherton, JOU 1005 student A story about how music helped me cross political boundaries and get to know my neighbour It was a warm autumn morning when I first really met my neighbour David. I had seen him around before and we always exchanged blithe niceties,...
Oral History: The Future Awaits by Lukas Paterson
by Lukas Paterson, JOU 1005 student It’s a warm sunny day here in Buffalo, New York. July 19th, 1954, That’s All Right was just released, and our friends are all here screaming the songs to the new Elvis Presley record. The little box is quite loud for our time. It...
Media Consumption in the 1960s-70s Rural America: An Oral History by Aj Silva
by Aj Silva, JOU 1005 student Since the beginning of the 20th century, the United States has been the birthplace of many of mass media’s most popular and important innovations. The nation’s economy, infrastructure, and institutions have provided the settings in which...