Hannah PorterJul 27, 20203 minWear Your Mask, Love Your NeighborSince COVID-19 arrived in North Carolina, we’ve all grown familiar with hearing statements encouraging and even requiring people to wear...
Olivia SlackJul 24, 20203 minExamining AntifeminismThe July 19 shooting death of Daniel Anderl is speculated to be the product of suspect Roy Den Hollander’s grudge against Anderl’s...
Aminah JenkinsJul 20, 20203 minAccountability’s Role in Battling Discrimination"Understanding the balance between accountability and education can be difficult, but it is key to addressing racism in our community."
rjvanhorneJul 15, 20203 minWhat Does Defunding the Police Really Mean?Since the death of George Floyd on May 25, many Americans have called for police reform. Ideas that are being circulated include...
-Jul 13, 20204 minThe Man Behind Faircloth HallColleges and universities around the country have been feeling the pressure to make changes since Black Lives Matter protests reignited,...
Elinor Shelp-PeckMay 1, 20203 minTo Date or Not to Date: COVID-19 EditionDeciding to date or not is a challenge that every college student faces. However, in this time of chaos and quarantine, it becomes an...
Erin WendorfApr 24, 20202 minWesternization: The Real ParasiteFormerly overlooked because of its subtitles, Parasite has quickly become a worldwide phenomenon. Earlier this year, it won four Oscars,...
Olivia SlackApr 22, 20203 minTiger King Takes the Crown for SensationalismI’m sure we all know by now that the most recent American obsession is the Netflix docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness....
rjvanhorneApr 22, 20203 minTiger King: Big Voices for Big CatsNetflix unleashed its newest success, Tiger King, on March 20, 2020. This true crime docuseries, created by filmmaker Eric Goode, follows...
Elinor Shelp-PeckApr 22, 20202 minAn Outsider’s Perspective on Netflix’s Tiger KingThe quarantined world has been taken over by the sensationalized universe of Netflix’s Tiger King. However, some people have not yet...
Olivia SlackApr 3, 20204 minCOVID-19 Brings Dangerous RacismOn March 16, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump’s official Twitter account posted a tweet about supporting...
Katelyn WiszowatyMar 30, 20203 minWhy the Arts are Essential in Our WorldSome of my biggest memories from high school and college have been arts classes, clubs and performances. Thinking back, especially to...
rjvanhorneMar 4, 20202 minMardi Gras and Carnevale: One Last HurrahAll over the world, Christians are preparing for the season of Lent, but not without a big party first. The name and specific activities...
The Meredith Herald StaffMar 4, 20202 minWomen in AbuseLast week, The Herald released an article on the rising awareness of female abusers, in part due to the ongoing and extremely public...
-Mar 4, 20203 minThe Bilingual Benefits of Foreign MusicA few years ago, I began to extend my music choices beyond the scope of the English language. Though I can’t remember why or how I made...
The Meredith Herald StaffFeb 20, 20203 minFlora [Fem] Fauna Panel and Reception CritiqueOn Feb. 6, Meredith held an artist panel and reception for the new Flora [Fem] Fauna exhibition that runs through Feb. 25. During the...
rjvanhorneFeb 20, 20202 minThe Coronavirus and Modern RacismNews of the Coronavirus sparked fear in late January. This led to mass panic as a possible case of the Coronavirus entered the United...
Elinor Shelp-PeckFeb 20, 20203 minWomen Can Be Abusers TooJohnny Depp is back in the news after an audio recording leaked wherein his now ex-wife, Amber Heard, admitted to physically abusing him....
-Feb 5, 20203 minEscapism: Taking Vacations and Destressing At Home Through Video GamesIn today’s busy and bustling world, finding time for yourself or for new adventures can often be incredibly difficult, time consuming,...
The Meredith Herald StaffFeb 5, 20203 min#NoFilter #NoFacetuneIf you ask Instagram users how often they post photos without filters or some kind of retouching, they would probably say “very rarely”...