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A Pop of Culture: More Than Sideline Players
For almost five decades, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have been stealing the show from the sidelines. Using elaborate dance numbers...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 20, 20193 min read
A Call to Action
In the last issue of The Herald, an article was published about the effect of hall raids on animals in the residence halls. Following...
Elinor Shelp-Peck
Nov 20, 20191 min read
Ways to Avoid Talking About Politics on Thanksgiving
1. Talk about religion instead – Maybe you want to take this opportunity to convert your family to Scientology! 2. Tell your parents you...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 20, 20191 min read


Finally, No Means No
On Nov. 7, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law Senate Bill 199, marking a historic moment for North Carolina. Until now, a loophole in...
Mimi Mays
Nov 20, 20192 min read


Victories for MCBB and its Angels
On Nov. 16, the Avenging Angels basketball team faced up against the daunting Shaw University Bears, a Division II team. They battled...
Mimi Mays
Nov 20, 20191 min read
Pittsboro Protests: History or Hate?
Pittsboro, a town easily identifiable for its “artsy and hippy residents,” has gained coverage over the past several months in regards to...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 6, 20193 min read
El Día de los Muertos
El Día de los Muertos is not Mexican Halloween, contrary to popular belief. El Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that has its...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 6, 20193 min read


Mounting Lore Olympus
It’s official: the popular webcomic Lore Olympus is getting its own animated series! While it remains unclear on which platform the show...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 6, 20192 min read
Courage Wins NWSL Championship
On Sunday, Oct. 27, the North Carolina Courage won the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Championship for the second consecutive...
Elinor Shelp-Peck
Nov 6, 20192 min read
Company Premieres Nov. 13
Company is an adult concept musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by George Furth. It was a groundbreaking show...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 6, 20191 min read
College Night for Caniacs
The Hurricanes have brought back College Night along with their recent success in the NHL. After a slump since winning the Stanley Cup in...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 6, 20191 min read
Angels Opt to Run Instead of Fly
Nov. 2 heralded a beautiful 5th place for Meredith’s Crosscountry Angels at the USA South Championship conference. Held in Rocky Mount,...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 6, 20191 min read
A Commuter Perspective on Cornhuskin’
During college, being a commuter can make it hard to engage in school events and activities. Not being able to participate in campus...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 6, 20192 min read
Popped Corn — Is Unity a Reality or a Goal?
On Oct. 10, 2017, I lost my grandmother and lost all ability to participate in my first-ever Cornhuskin’. After one practice, I was...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 6, 20193 min read
Saturday Night Cornhuskin'
Cornhuskin’ at Meredith has been held on a Friday night since 1995. Last year, due to rain, the event was postponed until Saturday, and...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 6, 20191 min read


How Hall Raids Affect Dorm Animals
Hall raids are a key part of Meredith’s Cornhuskin’ tradition. Everyone on and off campus is aware of this startling event. Each night, a...
Elinor Shelp-Peck
Nov 6, 20192 min read
Cornhuskin' Scores
Event: Apple Bobbin’ 1st: Seniors - 4 pts. 2nd: Sophomores - 3 pts. 3rd: Freshmen - 2 pts. 4th: Juniors - 1 pt. Event: Cornshuckin’ 1st:...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 6, 20192 min read
Apps and Websites for Semester's End
With so many student apps and websites out there designed to make life a little easier, there’s no reason not to use them. Students today...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 6, 20192 min read
10 Cornhuskin' Themes That Will Never Be
1. Magic Mike: Corn all day, Corn all night 2. Fight Club: The first rule of Corn is: you do not talk about Corn. 3. Die Hard: Yippee ki...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 6, 20191 min read
Finding Treasure Abroad
Cornhuskin’ is a tradition beloved by many at Meredith, and those studying abroad for the semester in Italy are no exception. Students in...

Olivia Slack
Nov 6, 20191 min read
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