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Screenshot of "Hymn for the Weekend" video by Coldplay and Beyonce.

Cultural appropriation or appreciation?

Editorial • February 3, 2016

Recent controversy regarding the latest Coldplay and Beyoncé collaboration in “Hymn for the Weekend” sparked Internet outrage after the single debuted Sunday. Released before the group’s joint-Superbowl...

XOXO, Michael Brown

Michael Brown, Assignment Editor • February 3, 2016

With February just beginning that means Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. As everyone scrambles to make plans and find the perfect gift for their special someone, there are some important tips...

Album Review: Head Full of Dreams

Ashwin Yellapantula, Contributor • February 2, 2016

It’s been 17 years since the shy looking boy band from London, Coldplay, debuted with “Parachutes,” which featured one of its best songs of all time, “Yellow.” Ever since, the group has been...

The Iowa Democratic and Republican party precinct caucuses occurred Monday and are noteworthy for the amount of media attention they receive during the U.S. presidential election. Since 1972, the Iowa caucus has had a 43 percent success rate at predicting which Democratic candidate wins along with a 50 percent success rate at predicting which Republican candidate will go on to win the nomination of their political party. However, a big set back for the Democratic party will, ultimately, be itself. Supporters of both Sen. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are quick to take to social media to argue if you don’t #feelthebern or agree with Clinton’s choice to whip and nae nae on every stage. With so many Republicans running in their party it is easy for people to stay out of feuds to watch the downward spiral of the Democratic party. The Democrats have a near 50/50 split with Sanders and Clinton, which would result in a dramatic loss of votes if they can’t find a way to get over their differences and realize the better outcome for their party is to not get in Twitter feuds. It’s enough of a feud to make you think the losing side will stay home in November and not support the winner of the nomination. The elections of 2010 and 2014 are a good example of a time this happened previously. Democrats lost both houses of Congress because their voters were on comedowns from the recent high of putting Obama in the White House. Fourteen million fewer Democrats voted for Senate candidates in 2014 than in 2008 while the Republicans dropped only six hundred million. That 42 percent drop in turnout allowed the GOP to take over the Senate. The 2014 election also saw the Republican majority increase in the House to its largest since World War II. The bitterness that resides within the backings of the Democratic party hopefully won’t blind them from looking at the bigger picture. Whether a Republican or Democrat wins, it is imperative for the parties to realize it will take more than just the backings of one candidate to win an election.

Dangerous divide could be warning to Democrats

Editorial • February 2, 2016

The Iowa Democratic and Republican party precinct caucuses occurred Monday and are noteworthy for the amount of media attention they receive during the U.S. presidential election. Since 1972, the Iowa...

John Whitaker, executive director of Midwest Food Bank, carries a case of water that was donated, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, in Indianapolis. All of the water that was collected will be sent to Flint, Mich., where drinking water has been contaminated by lead.

Citizens still suffer from Michigan’s blind eye to Flint

Editorial • January 28, 2016

For over a year citizens of Flint, Michigan have been drinking and using lead-tainted water without even a raised eyebrow from city officials. Only now after an outpour of rage from Flint residents are...

Pop Vulture: Kanye causes bigger storm than Jonas

Desmond Groves, Contributor • January 28, 2016

I have about three news apps on my phone: CNN, Huffington Post and Buzzfeed News. They send me various notifications throughout the day about world events that matter. Today on my catch up section via...

WV Religious Freedom Restoration Act could allow for unsavory behavior

Editorial • January 27, 2016

West Virginia officials are set to vote on House Bill 4012, or the West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Thursday at 9:30 a.m. If passed, the bill would allow individuals to be excused from...

Kansas Senate issues a dress code targeting females members

Editorial • January 26, 2016

Dress codes are implemented in every workplace for both part-time and full-time employees. Sometimes, a specific uniform is required for staff, while other employers allow their employees to make clothing...

Charleston gypsy rock band Qiet plans to releasing its album “Composition #9” in February.

WV music to look forward to in 2016

Nathan Thomas, Reporter • January 22, 2016

2015 was a fantastic year for West Virginia music. Rozwell Kid crisscrossed the country for over 200 shows, Tyler Childers and the Foodstamps appeared on Mountain Stage and Ona received national attention...

For-profit institutions continue to be business first

Editorial • January 21, 2016

The U.S. Education Department has received applications to expunge more than $164 million worth of student loan debt in the past six months, according to the Wall Street Journal. The appeals for loan...

Charleston Tent City dismantled

Editorial • January 20, 2016

Charleston Mayor Danny Jones has compromised the trust of his residents and personal credibility after making the decision Tuesday to dismantle Charleston’s Tent City and evict approximately 20 to 30...

Kathy Williams walks the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade route with a portrait of the Civil Rights leader during the parade in Jacksonville, Fla., Monday, Jan. 18, 2016.

MLK’s ideas continue to change and grow today’s society

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • January 19, 2016

Many people today question the prominence of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. King’s ideas can still be seen growing and changing in today’s society. Here are four of Martin Luther King Jr.’s most prevalent...

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