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Why heckling POTUS isn’t always “free speech”

Caden Gorin February 15, 2023

Eight days have passed since President Biden’s annual State of the Union address, but my feelings are unchanged. Too many sounds from my TV that night were disappointing. They weren’t from Biden’s...

Does the stigma people have on pageant girls still exist or are we evolving with the times?

Does the stigma people have on pageant girls still exist or are we evolving with the times?

Stevie Griffin February 15, 2023

Growing up, my parents always told me the starfish story. It went something like this: A young boy walks up and down a beach throwing washed-up starfish back into the ocean. A man watching him asked,...

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To Kill an Education

Nick Dentinger February 8, 2023

Note: This is the second of two works examining censorship  Book banning is a form of censorship that started in 1637 when the Puritan government banned “The New English Canaan of Thomas Morton.”...

Pride in Progress

Pride in Progress

Becca Henderson February 7, 2023

Note: This is the second of two works about holding down a job as a college student. It’s time to normalize the idea of pride. We often pursue our ideas of greatness or success in hopes that others...

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Why the NBA should change their All-Star game format

Caden Gorin February 7, 2023

Let’s face it. The NBA All-Star game is not as compelling as it once was. It hasn’t been must-see TV in years. The days of Jordan, Stockton, Malone, and Payton are long over. The All-Star game hit...

Kyrie in Dallas? I don’t think so

Kyrie in Dallas? I don’t think so

Joshua Breeden, Sports Editor February 7, 2023

With the NBA trade deadline coming up on Thursday, teams are making last-minute roster changes to make a run at the playoffs. One blockbuster trade that went down Sunday was superstar point guard Kyrie...

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The Balancing Act

Anessa Gilbert February 5, 2023

Note: This is the first of two works about holding down a job as a college student. College has not been easy.  As a working student, I have faced challenges while trying to earn my degree. From...

Jesus and Judas

An Artificial Threat and a Real Opportunity

Tyler Eversole, Editor January 31, 2023

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to infiltrate various industries, one area that may be greatly impacted is the realm of creative art. From digital art to writing and music composition, AI has...

NFL Free Agency: Who might get paid?

NFL Free Agency: Who might get paid?

Joshua Breeden, Sports Editor January 29, 2023

As the NFL regular season came to a close and teams were in the midst of reevaluating their coaching staffs and player contracts, the NFL’s 2023 marketplace of free agents was growing with big names...

Censorship in Education: Who are You Without Literature?

Censorship in Education: Who are You Without Literature?

Alyssa Hill, Staff January 26, 2023

Note: This is the first of two works examining censorship.  Literature is for anyone who wants to enhance their knowledge, discover who they are, and cultivate confidence in themselves through representation....

Why the day after the Super Bowl should be a national holiday

Why the day after the Super Bowl should be a national holiday.

Caden Gorin, Staffer January 25, 2023

  I believe it’s time to officially declare the Monday after the Super Bowl a day off from work. Too many of us are exhausted from partying and hoarse from shouting at the TV. Opponents say it’s...

Check out the number of online-only IUS students in early 2022. The percentage was unchanged in fall 2022.

A new chapter for Horizon student media

Lydia Lum December 28, 2022

A responsible faculty adviser usually doesn’t appear on these digital pages. Usually. A responsible faculty adviser usually keeps the staff and their work front and center. The adviser stays in...

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