Spring Break 2021: canceled?
Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer
October 23, 2020
As of Oct. 23, Southeastern Oklahoma State University has yet to announce whether or not Spring Break 2021 will be canceled in favor of a longer winter break or a shorter semester. “The university has not made a decision regarding spring break at this time, but is currently studying the matte...
Check yourself
Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
It is estimated that 325,010 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States in 2020. This form of cancer is the most common. It is estimated 12 percent of women will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime. It is most common in women ages 15 to 39. Men are also at risk for breast...
Be wary of human trafficking
Kylie Carrell, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
It seems as though the topic of human trafficking has recently taken over the media. #Savethechildren and Epstein’s island have both trended on different social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. What we should take away from this is that, unfortunately, human trafficking is real, and we...
Commencement plans TBD
Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
As the deadline to apply for graduation nears, students and parents have questioned whether a traditional commencement ceremony will be possible. The spring commencement was converted to a virtual celebration when the in-person ceremony was canceled due to COVID-19. Vice President of Student Affairs Li...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month to be continued at SE
Ieysha Sanders, Staff Writer
October 1, 2020
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, more than 12 million people per year in the United States are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner. In fact, Oklahoma ranks second in the nation for the highest rate of domestic violence according to worldpopulationreview.com. Unfortunately,...
SE Aviation adds two new Cirrus Aircrafts to fleet
University Communications, Contributor
October 1, 2020
DURANT, Okla. – For many years, aviation sciences has been one of several programs that has made Southeastern Oklahoma State University distinct. Aviation Sciences, which began at Southeastern in 1966, now serves 150 students who come to Durant from around the country to pursue their dream of becoming a...
Career Management Center offers aid to students and alumni
Joshua Fluellen, Staff Writer
September 25, 2020
When it comes to professional opportunities at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, look no further than the Career Management Center. Director Stephanie Davison runs the office, along with student workers Bailey Woods, Karli Wharton and Kaitlin Vaughn. At first glance, the CMC seems like the typical...
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...
Winning by giving
Karley Freeman, Staff Writer
September 17, 2020
Monday, Sept. 21 marks the beginning of a new food drive competition between student organizations. Bolt's Food Pantry Fill Up is a new, fun way to increase the supply of items available in the campus food bank. The food drive will take place from Sept. 21 - 25 in the Student Union's first floor lounge....
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...