The Meredith Herald Staff1 day ago4 minOpinion: "Independence" DayThe Fourth of July commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence which made America an independent nation. Many people...
Khadejra GoldingJun 152 minOpinion: Mass Shootings Can be StoppedGun violence is not unique to the United States. However, the 212 mass shootings in the first 5 months of the year and the 5 mass...
Charlie HatchJun 134 minOpinion: StartStrongerStartStrong Pre-Orientation is a day for the incoming class to learn more about Meredith as well as themselves. Students take their...
Elinor Shelp-PeckApr 203 minOpinion: Corporate Coffee Ruined the Coffee IndustryWhile corporate coffee chains are convenient, they harm coffee culture, local coffee shops and roasters and create unreasonable working...
Shae-Lynn HendersonApr 203 minOpinion: The Student Mental Health Crisis Mental health and mental illness are important and have only become more prevalent issues with time. I have been extremely fortunate to...
Aminah JenkinsApr 183 minOpinion: Why the Guest Policy is ImportantAt the beginning of every school year, Meredith’s guest policy is conveyed to incoming students. Because of COVID-19, newer students have...
Shae-Lynn HendersonApr 63 minOpinion: Students Should Attend CSA DayCelebrating Student Achievement (CSA) Day at Meredith College is a day full of presentations, performances and ceremonies to celebrate...
Elinor Shelp-PeckApr 63 minOpinion: Too Many Traditions, Too Little TimeDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Meredith College traditions have been canceled, modified or postponed. This has greatly impacted many...
The Meredith Herald StaffApr 64 minA Letter to the Editors: Why Students Aren’t Running for Campus PositionsRecently, an article titled “Why Don’t Students Run for Campus Positions?” was published on The Meredith Herald’s website. The author...
Ally CefaluApr 62 minOpinion: CSA Day’s Oral Presentation Format Doesn’t Benefit StudentsAs a senior, I have seen one in-person and two virtual CSA Days. Presenting an oral presentation my freshman year was a challenging yet...
Anna PrinceMar 282 minOpinion: Are General Education Courses Generally a Pain?At Meredith College, a liberal arts institution, students are required to complete general education courses in nine subject areas in...
Evelyn SummersMar 253 minOpinion: Patriarchy vs. FeminismTrigger warning: mentions of rape, sexual assault, prejudice Patriarchy pervades practically every area of our lives. It is the...
The Meredith Herald StaffMar 235 minOpinion: The COVID-19 Experience at MeredithPerspective of the Class of 2025: Enrolling and attending college has been my dream ever since I was a child. I wanted my college...
Aminah JenkinsMar 112 minOpinion: Putting Our Foot Down on the AngelEveryone on campus knows about our mascot: the Avenging Angel. Launched in the fall of 2007, this mascot represents the strength and...
Elinor Shelp-PeckMar 44 minOpinion: Masking: Where Is the “Sisterhood” Now?On March 2, the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) at Meredith College sent an email stating that they intend to make wearing a mask indoors...
Freya Dahlgren (she/her)Mar 42 minOpinion: Why Don’t Students Run for Campus Positions?At Meredith, the opportunity to be involved in campus organizations is important to academic, social and professional success....
The Meredith Herald StaffMar 23 minOpinion: Is Private Security Really Necessary?Meredith College announced their partnership with Guaranteed Monitoring and Security Services, LLC, a private security firm, on Feb. 10....
Evelyn SummersMar 22 minOpinion: What Feminism Means to Me as Someone Who Doesn’t Fully Identify as FemaleAs someone who doesn’t fully identify as female, I have always had a different experience with feminism and the gender binary than most...
hmohdtaibFeb 234 minOpinion: Team USA’s Historic Impact at the Olympic GamesStarting on Feb. 6, 2022, the quadrennial Winter Olympics were hosted in Beijing, China. The long-awaited sporting event brought people...
Aminah JenkinsFeb 164 minOpinion: Being Black on Campus at MeredithFeb. 1 marked the beginning of Black History Month. In the beginning of February, Meredith College made an informational Instagram post...