Netflix released its own series “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” earlier this month after the show had been rejected by NBC. With a score of 96 percent on “Rotten Tomatoes,” it is now all the rage among Netflix subscribers and those who mooch off someone else’s account. However, like all good shows, […]
Author: Kimmy Whittington
#Racetogether: Starbucks’ attempt to discuss racism
Starbucks launched a campaign last week to start a global discussion on racism by writing the words “Race Together” on its distinguished post-consumer cups. Unfortunately, by the end of last week, the campaign came to a screeching halt. Turns out people were more steamed about this topic than the milk […]
Rugby busts into playoffs
The Tennessee Tech rugby team is headed to the Dixie Conference Playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the east. The game begins at noon Feb. 28 at MTSU’s rugby field. Tech defeated Covenant College 76-8 on Feb. 14 advancing Tech to the playoffs. Coach Michael Sliger works at the […]
Put their matter over your mind
During the controversial movie “American Sniper,” Chris Kyle, played by Bradley Cooper, says something along the lines of, “While you guys are out here shopping and minding your own business, there’s a war out there.” And it stuck with me. My problem here is we continue to keep minding our […]
Sex, slavery and the Super Bowl
People shuffling, drinks spilling, hearts breaking, and you’re there. You're a person who enjoys football; you drove all the way to the stadium with tickets you spent months laboring over. You take a breath and enjoy the chaos of the moment. You’re there for a game and simply that. She […]
Students, community face Death at Dawn
As of 6:30 this morning, about 50 Cookeville residents left Tucker Stadium as they completed their two week challenge, “Death at Dawn.” The event includes, “a lot of running, a lot of cold, a lot of sleep derivation, but it’s worth it for the T-shirt,” senior psychology student Alex Campbell […]
