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BLACK GIRLS DON'T CRY
An ode to the children of migrants who have been taken away. A Mexican American boy takes on heavy responsibilities when his family is torn apart. Mateo’s life is turned upside down the day U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents show up unsuccessfully seeking his Pa at his New York City bodega. The Garcias live in fear until the day both parents are picked up; his Pa is taken to jail and his Ma to a detention center.
The Payback Girls
Gr 9 Up–Meghan is doing her best to fit in at a new school after a traumatic and disastrous junior year at her old school. This is easier said than done; she’s attending a wealthy private school as both a scholarship student and one of the few Black students in the school. She thinks that dating star athlete Nate Walker will make things easier, but it only makes her a target of the wealthy, white “in” crowd. Then it comes out that Nate is dating two other girls as well.
Getting artsy with Allison
A local artist teamed up with the Rowan County Arts Center and crafted up a way to entertain the community. Artist Allison Slone hosts a community painting night at the arts center twice a month for anyone to enjoy. As a special needs educator at Rowan County High School who has been hosting these classes since late 2021, Slone enjoys being able to combine her love for teaching and art. “I’ve loved art ever since I was a little girl,” said Slone.
Laser Shows for students, faculty and staff
The Star Theatre has reopened their laser show nights for students, faculty and staff. The Star Theater is Morehead State’s state-of-the-art digital planetarium that offers public shows throughout the year. On April 6 the Star Theater reopened their free laser shows for students, faculty and staff to enjoy. Noah Patrick, a space systems major, said he was excited to see the program start up again. “I really pushed the director to start it this week.” said Patrick, a Menifee County native.
The Photo Club in focus
The Photo Club at Morehead State captures what clubs on campus are all about. Recovering from the pandemic, the Morehead State University Photography Club has taken photography to another level with experimental techniques as well as group events to showcase their talent and get like-minded individuals together.
Local cinema feels optimistic for 2023
Morehead’s local movie theater has trekked forward into what looks to be its best year since the pandemic. In 2020 movie theaters shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak. AMC Theaters, the world’s largest theater chain, lost $4.6 Billion due to the restrictions of the time, but Morehead Cinemas 6 opened before many others and has remained optimistic throughout the years.
A triple major shoots for the stars
A student at Morehead State has made history as the one of the only triple majors in STEM. Evann Gill looked up at space as not only a spectacle but also her lifelong goal as she has majored in space system engineering, astrophysics and mathematics. “She’s the smartest person I’ve met, it’s amazing how dedicated she is.” said Jane Delaney, a neighbor of Gill.
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Astrophysics notes at Morehead State University in Morehead Ky, February 23, 2023. Photo by Alex Travis. | The Trail Blazer
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Evann Gill studying at Morehead State University in Morehead Ky, February 23, 2023. Photo by Alex Travis. | The Trail Blazer
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A student at Morehead State has made history as the one of the only triple majors in STEM.
Fighting game club fosters friendships
A new club has allowed students to play fighting games while creating long-lasting friendships. The fighting game club was started in the spring semester of 2022. Since then, Christian Miller has taken the role of leader with great strides. Although he didn’t start the group himself, he picked up right where his previous superior left off. “If I had this role two years ago, when I showed up, I wouldn't have been ready for it,” said Miller.
Anti-oppression training at MSU
An anti-oppression training session was held at Morehead State. Student organizations including the Kentucky People’s Union, the Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition and MSU’s Evergreen hosted a training on how to better understand topics like prejudice, privilege and oppression at the Camden-Carroll Library on Wednesday. “Oppression is very prevalent still today,” said Jane Delaney of the KPU.
Morehead goes green
A student-led club fights fora greener future for Morehead State. Evergreen was founded by Kennedy Little, a legal studies and agribusiness major,with the goal of keeping Morehead’s environment clean by promoting the importance of being environmentally friendly. The organization hosts events that teach students to be conscious of how their actions affect the planet.
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Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 37F. Winds light and variable..
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Nature outside Eagle Lake at Morehead Ky, January 26, 2023. Photo by Alex Travis. | The Trail Blazer
TROY to host virtual art exhibit and contest in celebration of Black History Month
Troy University’s Phenix City Campus is hosting a virtual art exhibit and contest in celebration of Black History Month with participating high school and university students from Columbus State University, Glenwood School, Harris County Schools, Muscogee County Schools, Phenix City Schools, Troup County Schools, and Troy University.
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