By Emilia Martinez On the night of November 2, Mexican women, men, and children walk the streets in skull makeup dressed in colorful and elegant clothing. This is one way they honor and remember their loved ones on the Day of the Dead. The Day of the Dead is a Mexican celebration of prehispanic origin […]
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Graphic by Summer Mills A Recap of the play Silent Sky and More to Come from The UC Theatre Department By Amber Simpkins University of the Cumberlands’ Theatre Department debuted its first performance of the year with the play Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson. Based on the true story of Henrietta Leavitt and her groundbreaking
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Photo by Dylan Spainhower By Sydney Schwenke Twenty-two-year-old Ashley Tucker is passionate about serving God through her service to local underprivileged kids. Ashley graduated from the University of the Cumberlands in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and is now the Graduate Assistant for Appalachian Ministries. “Not only does Appalachian Ministries
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Photo by Brittany Smith By Kamryn Keith Scary, funny, attractive costumes, handing out handfuls of candy, putting up spooky decorations, and carving pumpkins are some of the Halloween traditions that families do to celebrate such a cultural day. So how did it come to people celebrating it? Why do we give out candy to kids
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Photo, courtesy of UC Staff By Kamryn Keith John 15:18-19 ESV “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the
Photo By Khebrion Puchoon By Ally Kennedy The Campus Activity Board (CAB) seems to be coming up with new and creative ways for students to enjoy their time on campus every day. CAB hosted the first Singo of the year on September 19 on the Boswell Campus Center (BCC) lawn. You may be wondering what
Photo by Lacie DeGough By Rachel Long Things to do in or close to Williamsburg The fall season is upon us, which means many fall activities will occur. If you are wondering if there are any fall activities you can do in or near the Williamsburg area, there are many fun things you can do
Photo by Brittany Smith By Brittany Smith Old Fashion Trading Days came through town this past weekend. The event took place from Thursday through Saturday in downtown. The community had plenty of activities to offer so people could enjoy a nice evening with their loved ones. For example, people sang on a stage in front
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