You could argue that in our society, there is no word more prominent in the English language than the N-word. It's heard in the most prevalent forms of media, and with the increasing exposure, many people feel that the N-word has become less of a racial slur and more of a positive word, with it being...

After hearing a rising broadway star singing the hit song from the movie A Star Is Born on Instagram, I knew I had to see the song’s source. The movie came out Oct. 5, 2018. However, when it comes to seeing new movies in theaters, I’m usually very late. But then I saw it. Heading into the movie...

Random searches, emergency beacons and security training for all staff. At first glance, a school might not be what would first come to mind when these safety measures are mentioned, but earlier this year, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) enacted these policies in an attempt to protect the schools...

If I’m being honest, when I first heard that East Meck selected Anything Goes for their annual spring musical, I was far from thrilled. The show seemed ancient, having been written in the 1930s, and to my dismay, included two racistly-portrayed Asian characters, who were thankfully written out for...

Track has defined the life and legacy of Irving Hunter. As a former all conference student-athlete at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the current track coach at East Meck, Hunter has proved to be dedicated to achieving excellence. “Coach is like a dad. He’ll always be there...