By Elle Woods On Monday, March 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree recognizing Crimea as a “sovereign and independent nation.” Crimea, a historically highly-contested province that has been governed by both Russia and Ukraine, voted on Sunday in a democratic referendum to secede from Ukraine. As Crimea formally requests
Read MoreBy Alan Sampson Rivalries in sports are known for their hostile environments, incredible finishes and historic games. Shorter University’s rivals were once obvious and known, but since the transition to NCAA Division II, the school’s rivals have become less known and important. Students around campus have trouble even naming the school’s
Read MoreBy Haylee Hunt Two minutes and 30 seconds is all the time competition cheerleaders have to prove they have what it takes to be the best at Nationals. Small co-ed flyer Jessi Clark, senior communication arts major, knows what it takes to compete both on the mat and in the classroom. In
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