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…
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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…
The Importance of Accessibility
Addressing the Lack of Elevators on Campus By Shara Calderon The education system requires accessibility and adaptability. Humans, by nature, are all different and must have their needs met to learn properly. Therefore, one could say that accessibility is one of the foundational pillars of elective learning. This concept leads one to question why there…
Tricky Transition
Mental Health From High School to College By Ally Kennedy Transitioning from high school to college is a highly daunting task. Many are excited about the newfound freedom that they have been longing for. In contrast, others get nervous about all the responsibility. In high school, one does not have to be positive about what…
Some Things Do Not Change
Graphic by Summer Mills Reevaluating Money Given to Students and Staff For Travel By Summer Mills University of the Cumberlands students only receive $7.00 a meal while traveling. The Cumberlands has not always offered meal money to students going somewhere with the school. However, over the past few years, they have offered the same amount…
A Night Full of Stars
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…
UC Graduate Speaks About Her Work in Appalachian Ministries
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…
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…