Photo Courtesy of The Independent While film has long been a medium for exploring political issues through biting social commentary layered in between the entertainment, the past few years has seen a resurgence in films exploring the deep racial divide still plaguing America. From Jordan Peele’s breakout horror success “Get […]
Author: Kelson Howerton
Pizza & Politics
From left to right: Paul E. Davis, Rupie Phillips, Marty Gearheart. Photo Courtesy of Kelson Howerton On April 19, Concord University’s two political organizations, the College Republicans and Young Democrats, held the bipartisan “Pizza & Politics Townhall” in the State Room of the Student Center. The event consisted of a […]
“Isle of Dogs”: Joyously Fun Canine Adventure
quot;Isle of Dogs" is one of Wes Anderson's most ambitiously ridiculous movies yet. Photo Courtesy of Hollywood Reporter Few filmmakers have quite as a distinctive style as Wes Anderson. Known for bizarre storytelling, meticulously framed compositions and a pastel color palette, Anderson’s films are favorites among hipster film lovers, and […]
College Republicans and Young Democrats Hold “Pizza & Politics” Townhall
Concord University’s two political organizations, the College Republicans and Young Democrats, will be holding a bipartisan Pizza & Politics Townhall Thursday, April 19 in the State Room of the Student Center. Currently featuring 14 state and local candidates, the townhall will kick off at 5 p.m. with a meet […]
Concord Students Get Involved in Local Politics
Steven Kennedy and Jack Garwood aim to get more young voters involved in politics. Photo Courtesy of College Republicans of Concord University With West Virginia State primaries coming up in May, Mercer County has swung into election season, with campaign signs scattered across the lawns of Princeton and Athens. […]
The Nintendo Switch, One Year Later
The Nintendo Switch will not disappoint, but don't replace your other systems with it. Photo Courtesy of GameSpot Happy birthday, Nintendo–the Nintendo Switch is one year old now. The hybrid home console has had a busy first year, skipping the crawling stage and jumping right into a full-sprint as the […]
“Sea of Thieves”: Piracy without Real-World Consequences
Screenshots of "Sea of Thieves" Courtesy of Kelson Howerton The developers behind some of your favorite late 90s, early 2000s video games are back with a new original title. Rare, known for games such as “GoldenEye 007,” “Banjo-Kazooie,” and “Viva Piñata,” have always excelled at crafting games centered around […]
FX’s “Atlanta” is a Comedy Worth Watching
Donald Glover, actor, comedian, rapper, created the FX original series "Atlanta." Photo Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes FX has had a solid track record for original television series, from dramas like “The Americans” to comedies like “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Fortunately, the network looks like it wants to keep […]
All Midterm Grades Initiative Passes
The proposal to display all midterm grades passed the Faculty Executive Board. Photo Courtesy of Concord University In February, the faculty executive board approved a proposal to allow students to see all of their grades at midterm, not just the previously reported Ds and Fs. According to Dr. Christopher McClain, […]
The Money Behind Awards Season
Nominations do not come cheap—film companies spend millions of dollars conducting campaigns. Photo Courtesy of International Business Times With the Emmys and Golden Globes already in the books and the 90th Academy Awards coming on March 4, awards season is well underway. As all of Hollywood gathers to celebrate this […]