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....
Students to vote for change
Ieysha Sanders, Staff Writer
September 16, 2020
Our country is on the brink of massive change. A change that college aged voters can influence to see us through to the other side. We are clearly struggling. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how ill-prepared we are to handle disease nationally. Johns Hopkins University reports that the United States...
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...
Seek and offer help this September
Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer
September 14, 2020
It is estimated that every year, one million people commit suicide globally. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 45,000 Americans take their own lives annually. For every suicide, there are 25 failed attempts. It is the second leading cause of death for young adults in the United States....
Isolation inspires unity
Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer
September 11, 2020
Nicole Maldonado found herself stranded in Durant when Southeastern Oklahoma State University abruptly transitioned to distance learning over Spring Break 2020. “It was honestly very sad and disappointing because I was very excited,” she said. “The [tennis] team is great and the girls are grea...
Record breaking enrollment surpasses 5,000 students
University Communications, Contributor
September 10, 2020
DURANT, Okla. – Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, enrollment continues to grow at a record-setting rate at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. For the first time since the school opened its doors in 1909, enrollment has topped the 5,000 mark. This fall, Southeastern...
Mental health services accessible to SE students
Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer
September 8, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed more tension than usual on students’ shoulders. Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers multiple services to help students manage their mental health. The SE Counseling Center currently offers free services in an online format. “We are seeing clients through...
Sororities transition to continuous recruitment
Ieysha Sanders, Staff Writer
September 5, 2020
Due to COVID-19 policies established at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and through the National Panhellenic Conference, SE sororities will not hold traditional bid day activities on campus. Mitchell Emberson, Director of Student Activities, worked with their Panhellenic Chapter President and...
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...