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West Virginia and Marijuana

Marijuana has a bad reputation. Stemming from the “War on Drugs,” people often associate it with drugs such as cocaine, heroine, and other extremely harmful substances. However, the public opinion on marijuana is starting to shift all across the country. Washington state, Oregon, Colorado, Alaska,  have legalized marijuana for recreational […]

Opinion

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Many people may not have known this, but April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. Which begs the question: why do we need an entire month designated to raising awareness for sexual assault? Let me give you some statistics. According to the Joyful Heart Foundation, an organization committed to putting an […]

Opinion

Planned Obsolecence

Have you or someone you know ever had a device or gadget – phone, mp3 player, laptop, gaming system, etc. – break down, and suddenly the new gadget being advertised seems like the only option you have left to gain back that device that is becoming more and more essential […]

A&E

What to Watch on Netflix this Summer

Binge-watching Netflix is frowned upon, but it is also absolutely necessary when boredom strikes and procrastination is the only option.  We’re in the last days of the semester and finding fun activities to do this summer is on everyone’s radar. However, being a broke college student isn’t only a theory, […]

A&E

Purple Tears

ldquo;Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life.” These words, which are lyrics to the Prince song “Let’s Go Crazy”, were indicative of his philosophy on life. As has been the case several times this year, the American public has once again lost another […]

A&E

CU Hosts Marc Harshman

In the poem “The Wasteland,” writer T.S. Eliot said “April is always the cruelest month.” April also happens to be National Poetry Month. It is designed not just as a celebration of the poetic spirit, but also as a way to engage and educate people in the ways of poetry. […]

Student Life

Conflict Resolution

Communication is an integral part of everyday life. We rely on communication to gain information, knowledge, express opinions, ideas, and much more. Clear communication is important, because without it, conflict can arise. When conflict surfaces, there are many things to consider in order to handle the situation in a respectful, […]

Student Life

Concord Celebrates Earth Day

Earth Day. A day meant for people to focus on the appreciation and preservation of our world and the environment that we live in and, if you’re a student here at Concord, a chance to try and make a small difference and give something back. The idea for a dedicated […]

Student Life

Healthy Exercise Habits

The transition from high school to college is significant for students. For the first time, students are solely responsible for time management, classwork, and leading a healthy lifestyle. An increase in stress, change in diet, and lack of exercise may contribute to weight gain during undergraduate years. Most of this […]

Student Life

Study Tips

It’s that time of year again! In the midst of end-of-the- semester panic and paper writing, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Here are a few study tips to help see you through this stressful time.      1) Atmosphere-Find the place that works for you: Having […]