What a bittersweet sensation. With Christmas on the horizon and the semester falling behind us, I am left with warm memories. This was my first semester writing for the Concordian, and what an experience it has been. It was a challenge at first. Writing two news stories a week was […]
Opinion
Smartphone and Social Network Addiction
People are becoming increasingly more reliant upon smartphone, mobile messaging, and social networking websites in their daily lives, to a dangerous degree. Image Courtesy of digitalsynopsis.com People nowadays are obsessed with their smartphones. The internet and the smartphone were developed surprisingly quickly, and as time passed by, social networking services […]
In My Unpopular Opinion
Burning or walking across the flag has become a symbol of protest against Trump in many locations across the United States. Photo Courtesy of NY Daily News As many of you reading this are probably aware, as of last Tuesday night America has a new President-elect. And it is not […]
The History of Thanksgiving
An artistic rendering of the historic "First Thanksgiving" between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans. Photo Courtesy of history.com Set out your cornucopia and sharpen the knives, because it’s time once more to celebrate the pilgrimage of the first European settlers unto this nation. Of course, I am talking about […]
Veteran’s Day: A History
Every November 11, we Americans collectively honor our veterans for all that they do and all that they give up to keep us safe from enemies both foreign and domestic that would do us wrong. No matter what conflict they served in, all veterans are honored on Veteran’s Day. […]
Homestay for the Holidays
Concord University offers homes for international students during holidays. International students who don’t have plans for the holidays can stay with an American family. This is a way for international students to learn and experience more of the American culture. Learning English and academics in school does not teach international […]
Giving Thanks to Those We Love
Between Halloween and Christmas, there is a short but steep drop in festive spirit. Perhaps it is because the traditional Thanksgiving mascots are confusing. Pilgrims do not inspire excitement in the hearts of children. And when you see happy pictures of turkeys all month, a day dedicated to eating the […]
America: Where Are We Headed?
Community members provide an insight into the real voices of America. Photo Courtesy of theguardian.com At this time in America, there is unrest. With the election results in and the campaigning finished, many Americans are wondering what is next. Where is America as a country headed? We all ask […]
Growing Up with Politics
In 2004, most fourth graders at the time were excited to wake up on the weekends and watch cartoons and play Mario Kart on the GameCube. But me? I was excited to go door-knocking and hold campaign signs for my dad, Magistrate Steve Massie, in Raleigh County. In 2004, I […]
Social Anxiety: More than Just Stage Fright
Have you ever experienced anxiety when giving a speech or being in front of a people? Maybe some you feel your heart start pounding or your face heat up. For some, these things make it difficult for them to sleep for days. A lot of people think the reason this […]