Because of the sensitive nature of this story the subject’s name has been changed to protect her identity. Depression, excessive drinking, out cries of, “I want to kill myself,” or giving away sentimental and monetary items are some of the warning signs and indicators of a person that is suicidal […]
Author: Sammuel Flemmings
Students balance careers, family
While some students spend four, five, six and possibly seven years on the Hill, when graduation finally comes, what do students look to do next? The issue of choosing career before family and vice versa has been a debated topic for students for many years. While some students are worried […]
Senate hears Kirby on commencement change
Three vacant positions were filled at Monday’s senate meeting. Students also had an opportunity to voice their displeasure with the early start time of the spring commencement ceremonies. Marissa Montgomery, a junior business student from Greenville, S.C., was unanimously approved as precinct supervisor. Joseph Prince, a senior business student from […]
Make most of free time
Is it just me, or does it feel like life is passing by quickly before our very own eyes? Well, in my eyes the years seem short and the days seem even shorter. It was just yesterday that my entire day was pre-planned: wake-up at six, get to school before […]
Player pursues glory
You can never truly appreciate a man’s glory, until you learn his story. Pfungwa Mahefu, a student from Mutare, Zimbabwe, is the No. 1 player on the Rattler men’s tennis team. That’s his glory, but how Mahefu has become a leader despite growing up as an orphan in impoverished Zimbabwe […]
Staff Editorial: Tragedy in Iraq
Some of America’s finest and bravest armed forces members are currently stationed in Iraq. While the majority of Americans respect them for their valor in the face of intense conflict, very few bother to consider the personal cost of soldiers involved in piecing together the torn nation. Nearly 600 soldiers […]
Absentee ballots offer students an easy vote
Students can kiss the frustrations of long lines goodbye in this semester’s Student Government Association Spring Elections. With elections just a few weeks away, students will have the choice of voting via absentee ballot. “We’re giving students this option in order to avoid the long lines,” said Electoral Commissioner John […]
Security equipment should do just that
Eleven year-old Carlie Brucia was abducted in front of a surveillance camera in Sarasota. When she was taken, her abductor turned around and faced the camera. There was also a nametag on the jumpsuit the man was wearing. It wasn’t until after her death that the tag and the perpetrator […]
Def Jam’s effort lacks purpose
With no serious talk of politics and no serious involvement of hip-hop activists, I have to question how effective Russell Simmons’ voter registration drive will be? Granted, he will probably catch two million newly registered voters by the November election, but little is being done to educate these voters. Voters […]
Residents get rude awakening
It wasn’t the sun that woke the residents of Polkinghorne Village building 146, but the combination of maintenance men stomping above their heads, the thick odor of tar and pieces of asphalt falling from their ceilings. “I heard noise on the roof and looked up and rocks were falling on […]