Staying connected while staying apart
Jerica Williams, Contributor
October 22, 2020
Building connections and lifelong friendships with other students is a huge part of what makes college so impactful. Friendships obtained in college can influence the discovery of new passions, as well as a better understanding of oneself. However, the need to social distance and prevent the spread...
What to expect this Halloween
Ieysha Sanders, Staff Writer
October 20, 2020
Halloween will be looking different this year in wake of COVID-19. While all Halloween events directed by the city have been cancelled, there are many other activities for students and members of the community to enjoy. Students can expect a quiet campus this Halloween, as the annual safe trick-or-treat...
Staff member vlogs trip to Florida
Ieysha Sanders, Staff Writer
October 15, 2020
On Oct. 4 through Oct. 11, myself, my husband, Kaden Sanders, and our friends Dale and Destiny LaRue, traveled to Destin, Fla. for a much-needed vacation. In Florida, we rented an Airbnb complete with beach gear and access to a private beach. The weather was great when we arrived in Florida on Tuesday,...
Fall festivities for you and friends
Ieysha Sanders, Staff Writer
October 6, 2020
Temperatures are dropping, leaves are falling and pumpkin spice lattes are back all across the country. This can only mean one thing: fall has arrived. Here are some cool (socially distanced) fall activities that students can enjoy during the season. Visit a pumpkin patch. The Dallas Arboretum has a p...
Make the Magnolia Farmers Market your Saturday tradition
Charity Whitson, Staff Writer
September 30, 2020
Saturday mornings can be spent in a variety of ways. A favorite local tradition is taking a trip to the Magnolia Farmers Market in Downtown Durant and then visiting a few small businesses. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday mornings until Nov. 7. It is located in Market Square on the...
The show goes online for Southeastern bands
Charity Whitson, Staff Writer
September 18, 2020
After the announcement of the cancellation of Division II fall and winter sports in mid-August, many students were left to question what the fall semester would look like as far as extracurricular activities go. The Spirit of Southeastern Marching Band has certainly felt the effect of cancelled s...
Local Zig Zag Galleries a place for artists and art lovers
Kylie Carrell, Staff Writer
September 14, 2020
Zig Zag Galleries in Denison, Texas could be a new hot spot for local students. ZZG is "a contemporary art gallery, vintage shop and workshop space." Above all, it is a place for artists of all types and skill levels to have the opportunity to display their work. Co-owner and creative director of...
What to do when there is nothing left to do
Karley Freeman, Staff Writer
August 31, 2020
Due to the precautions taken during the pandemic, there is clearly not as much to do around campus as there was before. Student Life has planned many fun and engaging virtual activities for students to participate in, but unfortunately it is just not the same. If you and your roommate have nothing...
SE Student Publications named best overall magazine
Emily Dahl, Managing Editor
August 21, 2020
SE Student Publications is an organization designed to provide opportunities for students to gain the training and experience needed to advance in the professional world of media. This educational tool proves to be beneficial as ten students win awards in the 2019 Oklahoma College Media Association’s a...
True Blue tips from James Reed
James Reed, Contributor
May 1, 2020
This semester has no doubt had its challenges, but there are great rewards ahead for those that use this opportunity to grow. Here are a few tried and true tips for getting through the last couple weeks of the semester. First, sit down and make a list of what is left to do on a single clean piece...