Let’s talk about diversity at HPU
By Rebeka Ogren Staff Writer You’re 18 years old. You just moved on to High Point University’s campus, and after the hard goodbye that is…
‘Fake news’ in today’s media: How to tell fact from fiction
By Nina Volpe Staff Writer “Fake news” — we’ve all heard this infamous phrase before. For many, this phrase takes on a variety of connotations.…
California wildfires are induced by humans
By Corinne Gumpman Staff Writer In the world of environmental science, a pressing question that has been floating around the media is whether or not…
Why learning a second language is important
By Nasia Ballas Staff Writer We all need connection now more than ever. One way to unite humanity during a time of inexhaustible uncertainty is…
Judge Barrett deserves to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court
By Ally Ortolani Opinion Editor Amy Coney Barrett, a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals of the Seventh Circuit, was nominated for the Supreme…
In-person or virtual classes: which prevail?
By Nasia Ballas Staff Writer Right now, we’re all scared of what is and what’s to come. We face daily complications wondering when our world…
How bias is coded into our technology
By Faith Foushee Digital Media Editor “Coded Bias” is a documentary film about Joy Buolamwini, a black female student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.…
Help spread awareness during suicide prevention month
By Ally Ortolani Opinion Editor Nearly 800,000 people fall victim to suicide each year, according to the World Health Organization. That’s one person every 40…
Why students should vote in the upcoming election
By Ally Ortolani Opinion Editor Simply put, voting is one’s civic duty. Upon turning 18 years old, most Americans are entitled to vote in federal…
Ways to still have fun on campus while social distancing
By Ally Ortolani Opinion Editor This was not the year any of us expected to have. To the freshman: I’m sorry your first year was…