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Stop Asking Me What Comes Next

Stop Asking Me What Comes Next

Don’t take this answer as disrespect or as me being hostile. I have two semesters and a lifetime ahead of me. There’s a fear that can be all-consuming when thinking about how much my life will change in just a year. I celebrate those who have it all figured out and the people who have the roadmap to their perfect destination with their significant other. For me, it’s different. I like the uncertainty. I’m not trying to be mysterious, I’m trying to be spontaneous.

So, please, stop asking me what comes next.

OpinionAmara PierreApril 26, 2022amara pierre, opinion, Secondary Feature Comment

The Interregnum Opening Lecture Was Not Embarrassing

The Interregnum Opening Lecture Was Not Embarrassing

Mr. Kimball’s lecture was not “embarrassing,” but it must have been delivered improperly, and it was certainly received incorrectly. Ironically, it was students’ immediate reaction to the lecture that was embarrassing.

OpinionIsaac WhiteApril 15, 2022interregnum, interregnum XVIII, roger kimball, Isaac White, Secondary FeatureComment

As a Woman of Color, I Don’t Feel Embraced by the King’s Community

As a Woman of Color, I Don’t Feel Embraced by the King’s Community

Three years ago I visited The King’s College as a prospective student. Coming from Miami, a city proud of its diversity, I figured a school in New York City would be the same. To my surprise, King’s did not reflect that in their student body. It left me thinking, would I ever feel like I belonged here as a woman of color?

As it turns out, no, I wouldn’t.

OpinionSofia ValdesApril 14, 2022interregnum XVIII, interregnum, opening lecture, roger kimball, sofia valdes, Secondary Feature Comments

King’s Students and Faculty Reflect on Kimball’s Opening Interregnum Lecture

King’s Students and Faculty Reflect on Kimball’s Opening Interregnum Lecture

Dr. Joshua Kinlaw, Program Chair of the Media, Culture and the Arts and Assistant Professor of History and Humanities, and Dr. Anthony Bradley, Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing, spoke on a panel led by Dr. David Tubbs about Roger Kimball’s widely-discussed Interregnum Opening Lecture at an event hosted by The King’s Council on Thursday, April 7.

Campus, FeaturedPaige HagyApril 13, 2022Campus, Interregnum, Paige Hagy, Primary Feature, Secondary FeatureComment

In Defense of the Liberal Arts

In Defense of the Liberal Arts

The controversy surrounding the Interregnum Opening Lecture with Roger Kimball is an opportunity to live out the liberal arts education we have pursued at The King’s College. As King’s students, we have been equipped with the tools provided to us by the liberal arts to have thoughtful discourse.

OpinionNate PalmerApril 8, 2022interregnum, roger kimball, interregnum XVIII, liberal arts, nate palmer, Secondary FeatureComment

Black Country, New Road and the Release of One of the 21st Century’s Best Albums

Black Country, New Road and the Release of One of the 21st Century’s Best Albums

In 2021, BC,NR exploded onto the scene. Their debut studio album For the First Time revealed a band so sonically unique and cohesive that it blew the British underground scene out of the water. With tenor sax solos interrupting triumphant post-punk bridges, lavish lead key lines fluttering under soft violin strings and some of the best songwriting of the past decade, they were making their mark in the budding reemergence of post-rock.

CultureRyan SchlaudApril 4, 2022bcnr, black country new road, music review, ryan schlaud, review, culture, Secondary FeatureComment

Why the Interregnum Opening Lecture Made Me Embarrassed To Be A King’s Student

Why the Interregnum Opening Lecture Made Me Embarrassed To Be A King’s Student

After last year’s Interregnum theme of Reconciliation, I felt encouraged — ready to embark on this year’s theme of Readiness in the Interregnum Opening Lecture on Wednesday, March 30. To my disappointment, I was mandated by the college to listen to American conservative art critic, Roger Kimball, talk about the dangers of multiculturalism and the superiority of Western culture.

Campus, OpinionMattie TownsonMarch 30, 2022Secondary Feature, roger kimball, interregnum, interregnum XVIII, Mattie Townson Comments

Jessica Chastain is the Saving Grace of 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'

Jessica Chastain is the Saving Grace of 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'

The Eyes of Tammy Faye, directed by Michael Showalter, is a biopic depicting the rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. The film delivers a straightforward retelling of her story, but without Jessica Chastain cast as the lead, the movie would have been mediocre at best.

Culture, OpinionGuest UserMarch 30, 2022the eyes of tammy faye, tammy faye, tammy faye bakker, jessica chastain, andrew garfield, oscars, academy awards, paige hagy, Secondary FeatureComment

Why Haven’t We Changed the State of the Union?

Why Haven’t We Changed the State of the Union?

The spectacle of Joe Biden’s 62-minute-long State of the Union address underscored the tradition’s desperate need of a radical overhaul. The address has become a political football that serves no one’s best interests and has long worn out its welcome.

OpinionBrent ButerbaughMarch 29, 2022sotu, joebiden, brentbuterbaugh, culture, Secondary FeatureComment

As Pandemic Weariness Rises, The People Choose ‘Chikin’

As Pandemic Weariness Rises, The People Choose ‘Chikin’

Chick-Fil-A continues to lead the fast food industry through the pandemic in capturing the heart of the public with service and convenience, a new study says. According to MLBM’s annual brand intimacy survey, Chick-Fil-A has the highest customer loyalty of any company in the fast food industry.

City, CampusJoshua StoryMarch 11, 2022joshuastory, chicken, campus, city, pandemic, COVID-19, Secondary FeatureComment

Stop Asian Hate: Does Anyone Still Care?

Stop Asian Hate: Does Anyone Still Care?

Back in May 2020 when I wrote an op-ed called “The Other Pandemic: How Xenophobia is Putting Asians at Risk,” I explained the detrimental effects of America’s former president calling COVID-19 the “Chinese virus.”

Little did I know, that was only the beginning.

OpinionGuest UserMarch 10, 2022stop asian hate, xenophobia, racism, paige hagy, paigehagy, opinion, Secondary FeatureComment

King's Lowers its Tuition

King's Lowers its Tuition

Incoming domestic King’s students will now see a sticker price of $21,000 per year versus the previously advertised $37,000, according to a press release from the TKC Board of Trustees published on Jan. 18. The price drop was instituted to encourage incoming students to consider attending King’s without the stress of a high tuition cost.

CampusMelinda HuspenMarch 9, 2022melinda huspen, tuition, tuition lowered, campus, Secondary FeatureComment

The Center for Hebraic Thought Hosts a Talk on Christian Hospitality and Muslim Immigration

The Center for Hebraic Thought Hosts a Talk on Christian Hospitality and Muslim Immigration

Dr. Matthew Kaemingk, a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, talked on Christian hospitality and Muslim immigration, demonstrating how Christians should respond to diversity last Wed., March 2.

CampusAnna NorbergMarch 8, 2022center for hebraic thought, christian hospitality, muslim immigration, matthew kaemingk, anna norberg, campus, Secondary Feature Comment

Ikaris is Not The Villain in Marvel’s ‘Eternals’

Ikaris is Not The Villain in Marvel’s ‘Eternals’

REVIEW — Marvel’s Eternals made its grand debut onto Disney+ for streaming on Jan. 12, 2022. The film follows the titled Eternals’, an immortal alien race, introduction to the already-full Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Sersi, Ikaris, Sprite, Ajax, Thena, Gilgamesh, Kingo, Makkari, Phastos and Druig are members of a group of superheroes who are more than seven centuries old and placed on Earth to protect humans from Deviants (an alien species who are end products of DNA testing gone wrong).

Opinion, CultureAmara PierreMarch 7, 2022review, opinion, amarapierre, Secondary Feature Comment

NY Leadership Holds Press Conference in Fulton Center, Promises to Resolve Subway Crime

NY Leadership Holds Press Conference in Fulton Center, Promises to Resolve Subway Crime

On Monday afternoon, Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul hosted a press conference in the middle of Fulton Center discussing subway crime, homelessness and mental instability.

CityEvan Louey-DacusMarch 4, 2022city, press conference, subways, crime, Secondary FeatureComment

Sports World Takes a Stance Against Russian Invasion

Sports World Takes a Stance Against Russian Invasion

FIFA and UEFA announced their decision on Feb. 28 to ban Russia and the country’s pro teams from competing in world competitions, including the 2022 World Cup, Champions League and Europa League. The Champions League final was originally going to be played in St. Petersburg but has since been switched to Paris. These outcomes all stem from Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine.

SportsLuke KerleyMarch 3, 2022Sports, Primary Feature, Russia, Luke Kerley, FIFA, Secondary Feature

Where Are They Now: Nick Swedick Leaving King’s

Where Are They Now: Nick Swedick Leaving King’s

“This is actually my last year at King’s,” he said. “After this, we plan on trying to move to San Diego, to be near family, y’know, to help raise her [his daughter].”

After officially serving his last day at King’s on March 1, Swedick is quite excited by the prospect of his next phase of life.

CampusJoshua StoryMarch 2, 2022joshuastory, Nicholas Swedick, nick swedick, campus, Secondary Feature Comment

Don’t Tell Me to Calm Down

Don’t Tell Me to Calm Down

For most of my life, I have tried to suffocate my rage. I’ve done it to shrink myself down into a space where I wouldn’t be perceived as the “angry Black girl,” or the “angry Black woman.” That was before I remembered who I was. But more on that later.

OpinionBrianna JacobsFebruary 28, 2022briannajacobs, black history month, Opinion, Secondary Feature Comments

Evander Kane: Capitalizing on His Last Second Chance

Evander Kane: Capitalizing on His Last Second Chance

He’s been the talk of the NHL for the past month. He’s arguably one of the most hated players in the league for his troubled past and tendency to rack up frustrating penalties. Evander Kane, former first round pick and San Jose Sharks star left wing, has had more than his fair share of controversy in his history. Earlier this year, he was suspended 21 games for forging and falsifying a vaccine card.

SportsLuke KerleyFebruary 25, 2022Sports, lukekerley, evanderkane, Secondary FeatureComment

Mattie Winburn Elected Next Student Body President

Mattie Winburn Elected Next Student Body President

Mattie Winburn has been announced as next year’s Student Body President. The election results were announced on Wednesday, Feb. 23, by the current SBP Brent Buterbaugh. Overall, 80% of the student body participated in voting, while only 73% voted last year.

CampusParker WaitesFebruary 24, 2022sbp, sbp elections, mattie winburn, Parker Waites, Secondary FeatureComment