A Message To Future Journalists
So, you’re probably reading this Evergreen a few years in the future from its posting date. Now, you may be wondering: Why did I even bother making this article? Well, it’s not really something I usually do. I usually do international reporting, or making opinion pieces. So, what is it?… Continue reading A Message To Future Journalists
Partisanship and Yellow Journalism Today
Shane Miller Recently, two important American news figures, Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon, were both fired from their networks (Fox and CNN respectively). This has driven up the amount of discussion about the current state of American media and the importance of journalistic integrity in the current age. This short… Continue reading Partisanship and Yellow Journalism Today
What Happened to the Walter Cronkite’s?
Walter Cronkite was one of the most famous news anchors in U.S. history. Many people regard him as unbiased and the ‘gold standard’ for how a news anchorman and a station, in general, should be. He is still widely known as “the most trusted man in America” after he was… Continue reading What Happened to the Walter Cronkite’s?
Analysis of the Interstate Highway Act
America used to be globally renowned for its usage of trains as a way of shipping, transporting goods, and public transportation. But in the last 60 years, America has become a global laughing stock for public transportation-specifically for their trains and for the long-term effects of the Interstate Highway Act… Continue reading Analysis of the Interstate Highway Act
Editorial: Housing Prices, designed to drive out the Local and give the Tourist a parking space
Key West, Florida, is one of the most expensive places to live in Florida, with the average price of a house in Key West being $706,601, according to news channel 8 and WFLA.com. Tourism is the city’s main industry and is a huge income source for the local residents. However,… Continue reading Editorial: Housing Prices, designed to drive out the Local and give the Tourist a parking space
Apathy, The Name of The Game
Apathy has its root word in Apathes, meaning “without feeling.” Now, what can you correlate apathy with in modern society? Social media, politics, perhaps even news reporting? While I could agree with some of those words, one specific word I correlate apathy with is school. Schools in America are often… Continue reading Apathy, The Name of The Game
Opinion; New Drivers and their Challenges
Being a new driver (as of August) I’ve personally driven my mother and I to school every day for the past 2 or so months. As a result, I’ve had some time to make up my opinions on driving and other drivers, and of course, as one does, make up… Continue reading Opinion; New Drivers and their Challenges
Perception of politics
The social contract is an agreement between the people living in the nation and the government. In this deal, the country’s citizens give up certain rights or liberties in exchange for protection from the government. This arrangement has been the basis of democratic ideals worldwide, including the United States of… Continue reading Perception of politics
The Stigma of Athletes and Mental Health
James Madison University (JMU) has canceled the rest of its softball season after its catcher, Lauren Bennett, sadly took her own life. The sophomore was named Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Week the Monday before and was a major factor in the team’s success last year in the Women’s… Continue reading The Stigma of Athletes and Mental Health
The Snapper 