Local Restaurants in Williamsburg By Ally Kennedy Williamsburg. Kentucky, home of the University of the Cumberlands, is a relatively small town. While a few chain restaurants are across the city, it can sometimes feel as if there are no authentic places to go. This assumption could not be further from the truth, as Williamsburg hosts…
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Make the Mid ‘Mid’ Again
Student Opinions on the BCC Mid Level’s Renovations By Sydney Schwenke The middle level of the Boswell Campus Center (BCC), affectionately dubbed the “Mid.” has undergone several renovations and changes over the summer. Classes have been in session for weeks now, and University of the Cumberlands students are taking full advantage of all the Mid…
Not a Barbie Girl in a Barbie World
It is Not Fantastic Being Plastic By Ally Kennedy “Barbie” took the world by storm this summer, quickly becoming one of the year’s most successful films. Unlike the Barbic everyone is used to, many people relate to her character because she embodies a modern-day woman. Many believe that her struggles are related to their own. The…
The Patriot Take on the Grizzlies
The Battle for Another Point By Kamryn Keith The University of the Cumberlands tied with Georgia Gwinnett for a final score of 1-1. In the first half of the match, Cumberlands and Gwinnett battled, each trying to gain the lead first. Since they were so aggressive, the referees called multiple fouls. Both teams seemed nervous…
Growing Stronger Every Year
The Story of UC’s Women’s Wrestling Team By Shayra Calderon The University of the Cumberlands added women’s wrestling as a sport during the1998-1999 season, with only three girls being original team members. Initially, there were only six weight classes in the women’s division; there are now ten. Women’s wrestling was not as popular among college…
The Strike in Hollywood
Actors Fight for Better Working Conditions By Cage Grubb All eyes are on the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). This dispute, which has led to an ongoing strike, is over labor conditions for actors and film crews who are a…
A Communter’s Guide to The College Experience
How Commuters Can Stay Involved on Campus By Ally Kennedy Experiencing the social scene of college is an opportunity given to all students at the University of the Cumberlands. The school does an excellent job planning and executing exciting events like Bingo, Study Breaks, and the annual Patriot Party. These events are highly successful and…
Borderline Bored
There Are So Many Fun Things To Do on Campus By Kamryn Keith Many students commonly sit in the dorm at night after classes end. Yet, there are so many things on and around campus to do and try out. The Boswell Campus Center (BCC) has various fun games and activities for students. Recent renovations…
Grits, Grace, and Grades
The Story of a Small- Town Entrepeneur By Sydney Schwenke Lily Hamilton balances an open, considerate personality with a no-nonsense attitude while working hard on her recently opened cafe. Why is she managing and running a breakfast café? She explains, “God uses girls who have no idea what they are doing. “The business idea came to Hamilton…
Disaster Unites All
The Fires of Maui and Tennessee By Ally Kennedy The night of August 8, 2023, is a night that Hawaii and the rest of the world will never forget. This horrific day signifies the start of the Maui fires. These fires destroyed much of the beautiful island. While nobody truly knows what caused the fires, many…