WHERE NEWS HAPPENS IN WEST TEXAS
OPINION: SRSU Witchcraft Course, Con
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Desk Chief
ALPINE - This semester, Rosemary Briseño is teaching a course titled Witches and Witchcraft in American Literature, joining other major universities who have implemented similar courses.
OPINION: SRSU Witchcraft Course, Pro
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Editor
ALPINE - As someone who is intrigued by different religions and types of spirituality, I take the time to educate myself on certain practices. I find the recent integration of courses studying witches and witchcraft at universities across the country timely and opportune.
OPINION: Why Does Elon Musk Get So Much Hate?
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Desk Chief
ALPINE - I was driving by Skelton’s Runway on my way to campus the other day when I noticed new Tesla charging stations had been installed in the area. This got me thinking about the genius of Elon Musk and how much I appreciate all the good he has done for the future of automobiles, among other things. However, it also got me thinking about how not everyone feels the same way I do about Elon Musk, not by a longshot.
OPINION: When Does Inclusion Become Exclusion?
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Desk Chief
ALPINE - Sul Ross State University joined in the efforts of universities across the country to foster a more “inclusive” environment by swapping out the traditional Homecoming King and Queen titles for the titles of Homecoming Royalty. While on the surface this seems like an inclusive initiative, I would argue that it’s anything but.
Editor’s Note
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Editor
After months of investigation and research, multiple interviews and weeks of preparation, I looked out across a room full of people staring back at me, waiting to hear what I had to say. All of the chairs in the room were filled by my peers and advisors from across the nation. Alongside names such as Alexis Scott, whose grandfather founded the nation’s first black-owned daily newspaper, the Atlanta Daily World, and Charles M. Blow, reporter, commentator and op-ed columnist for The New York Times, was Brooke Manuel, a 26-year-old student journalist from a town of less than 20,000 people chasing her dream.
Valentine’s Day
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Columnist
Valentine's Day. A day to fill the hearts of those you love the most and to line the pockets of greeting card, candy, jewelry, and floral companies.
TikTok Ban: Government Overreach or Needed Security?
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Columnist
SUL ROSS- At present, 27 states have banned the Chinese-owned video sharing app, TikTok, from use on government issued devices. Although many find the ban ridiculous, I see it, simply, as a crucial and proactive security measure.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Tips and Tricks to Help Fight the Funk
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Editor
ALPINE - Although the topic of mental health is more mainstream nowadays, society could better educate us on mental illnesses and how to keep ourselves from falling into that funk that we all know, especially during this time of year when many people are suffering from seasonal affective disorder.
Student Debt Forgiveness Program
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Columnist
Once again, Joe Biden has shown complete disregard for the United States Constitution with the unveiling of his new federal student debt forgiveness program.