The Trailblazer

Christmas memories

DeeShawnte Jefferson, social media manager

December 6, 2018

As a kid I was always ready and excited for the holidays, Christmas especially. My mom would buy us new pajamas, bake cookies and have milk on the table for Santa to come.

The WWE and their ‘Crown Jewel’ of a PR nightmare.

Noah Dalton, Columnist

November 29, 2018

World Wrestling Entertainment or WWE has historically never been a company on the favorable end of social issues, and their recent deal with Saudi Arabia is no exception. Their first event in Saudi Arabia took place in April and was ca...

S.A.A.S. Conference attendee discusses experiences

DeeShawnte Jefferson, staff writer

November 27, 2018

Growing up in a household with two brothers, sisterhood has always been something I wanted. I’m my mom’s only girl, so I’ve wanted to have a strong bond with someone I could call “sister.” Sisterhood is important, whether blood related or not. Meeting and bonding with other females who are just like you and connecting on a personal level is very mind-leveling.

Escape room encounter

Kayla Trent, Assistant editor/copy editor

October 30, 2018

On Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24 the Vincennes University Shake Library hosted an escape room that was free to all VU students. Many students formed groups of up to eight people to try and score the best time. The fastest group received a free pass to Vincennes Escape Adventures.

Rap music and the dangers of opioids: Is there a connection?

Noah Dalton, Columnist

October 25, 2018

During a recent investigation into an overdose case, The Drug Enforcement Agency linked rap music to the opioid epidemic.

Midterm week approaches

October 10, 2018

The life of a working college student

Reid McClure, Assistant Copy Editor

October 10, 2018

As we approach midterms, students often think about all the experience they’ve had in college so far, regardless if they are a new student or a returning student.

Letter From the Editor

Kami Minnich, Editor

September 19, 2018

I wanted to take the time to introduce myself to you, our readers, since hopefully you’ll be seeing a lot of my name in the next several months.

Kaepernick controversy remains in the headlines

Noah Dalton, Columnist

September 18, 2018

Nike has recently made major headlines with their announcement that former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick will be the face of the 30th anniversary of their iconic “Just Do It” campaign. The ad features a black and white close up of his face which reads “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything”.

Members of The Trailblazer Staff Discuss Their Experiences as New and Returning Students

Noel Lee, Jacob Mitchell, and Olivia P. Tucker

September 12, 2018

Several members of The Trailblazer staff discuss their experiences with adapting to a new environment, changing majors and persevering through the final stretch of college.

Shae Hulen says goodbye to The Trailblazer, looks forward to future

Shae Hulen

April 25, 2018

I chose to study journalism because I felt like I could do the newspaper some justice, and I also love to write. When I chose to study journalism, I was worried that my disability would hold me back from being able to do th...

Noah Dalton reflects on his time as The Trailblazer’s editor

April 25, 2018