Community struggles to be felt in fine arts as students are separated. Attempting to sing or play an instrument during COVID is awkward, annoying and aggravating. During the first week of school in August, I enjoyed the time that I had free that would typically be spent in band or…
The Social Dilemma
The first shot in "The Social Dilemma" shows Tristan Harris, former Google design ethicist, checking his phone. This simple shot reveals the central message of this entire documentary. This documentary can be streamed on Netflix. The first time I watched this film I didn't even give a second thought to…
All roads point to Mustangs
The week before freshman Lindsey Ebarb was to leave for Southern Arkansas University, a truck hit her car and totaled it. Originally from Cedarville, just outside of Fort Smith, Ebarb was planning to attend SAU in Magnolia with intentions to play softball and be on the dance team. But, according…
Top 10 shows for quarantine
What does the coronavirus quarantine mean? For some, it's an attempt to remain active with workouts or whatever else one can do to stay active inside their own home. For me, quarantine mostly involves sitting in front of a screen watching "The Office" or "My Hero Academia". This is simply…
Andrew Krisell
Andrew Krisell is one of the handful of twins on CBC's campus. "I don't have a twin," said Krisell. Him and his brother are from Greenbrier. Before attending CBC, Krisell jumped ahead by taking college classes and is now technically a sophomore even though this is his first year of…
Top 10 Romantic Movies
I did my best to put together my top 10 favorite romantic movies. "Your Name" (2016) Makoto Shinkai explains the mystery of loss and love in this Japanese animated sci-fi romance in under two hours. Taki, a 17 year old boy living in Tokyo, and Mitsuha, a girl the same…
Top 15 Romantic Songs
Ever since mankind could speak and sing, love has been the apple of poetry’s eye. I have put forth my best efforts to compile a list of my 15 favorite love songs from across the years. "Endless Love" - Lionel Richie and Diana Ross (1981) My parents are to blame…
Abby Feather
Sophomore Abby Feather's audition for the CBC choir didn't go as she expected. Jim Turner, choir director, liked her voice so much he had her only sing scales. Leaving Feather's prepared song unsung and a choir scholarship. Feather says that the scholarship is what brought her here. “My major is…