Spotlight contestants’ perspectives on the 2025 finale By Sydney Schwenke This year’s Spotlight season concluded with Cumberlands sophomore, Corrie Bowers, winning first place in the finale. Bowers wowed students and faculty alike with two very different songs. She sang “Still Into You” by Paramoreand Michael Bublé’s “Cry Me a River”. Bowers confided that she was…
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Death as a Mexican Cultural Symbol
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…
The History of Halloween
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…
Singo Night
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…
Fall in the Burg
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…