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My Own Alderaan I knew destruction was imminent when you blocked out the sun over the blue sky I put you in, your indifference trained on me like the
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Donovan Schultz On September 11, 2021, the Milwaukee Brewers took on the Cleveland Indians in what seemed to be a rather meaningless game. The Brewers came into the game with
Jane Tafolla Riddick lecture Hearing or generally knowing about the involvement of Native Americans in Modern history is like getting a Spotify shuffle with a straight row of perfect hits.
Nicole Tucker Pieces of an Award-Winning Podcast Project Declaring a math major when entering college just made sense. Despite receiving a multitude of surprised and bewildered reactions, I knew I
Jordan McQuiston Movie Review The Harder They Fall is definitely a Western for the modern age, and in keeping with the status of our modern age, it’s a lot. My
Nora Ruotolo Mesker Park Zoo Opens “More than a Bathtub” for New Humboldt Penguin Millions of Humboldt penguins once lived and thrived along the rocky coastlines of La Isla Grande
On March 27th, 2020 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act was passed by Congress. Allowing students at the University of Evansville to receive a Higher Education Emergency Relief
You are a hardcore gamer, and you decide to marathon your favorite video game. Your gaming goes from one night to two nights, then that turns into several more. After
Reilly Paterson University of Evansville Athletes balancing mental health and athletics “Every time a new opportunity arises my first thought is, ‘wow, why me?’” said by No.1 ranked tennis player,
A Problem Under the Foundation: The Evansville Housing System is Decaying Nora Ruotolo “There’s no place like home.” This phrase is recognizable and central to the lives of many Americans.
Jordan McQuiston Eerie and Bazaar Myths Qalupalik. Timingila. Bari-Degi. No, I did not just hit random keys on my keyboard. These are myths and mythical creatures from Alaska, India, and
Professor Matteson, Chair of the Department of Art and Advisor to Clay Club said: “A lot of hours went into creating these unique ceramic bowls. The artists dedicated a lot of energy and hard work. I am blessed to have such a wonderful group to work with on such a great cause.”
Article>International Students When UE resumed in-person classes this fall, most students’ return depended solely on a reopened campus. But for a number of international students, travel restrictions and other obstacles
Article>UE Sports The athletic season at UE and other universities across the nation was cancelled when COVID-19 began its spread across the U.S. last spring, and at many universities, the
Article>UE Theater The history of theatre spans thousands of years, and while its demise has often been predicted, it lives on today. The pandemic launched the longest shutdown in the
Article>Covid Vaccination It has been over a year since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. and vaccine distribution is underway. Over 100 million people have been vaccinated
Peace Ilegomah The Fallen Linden Beauty The tree that stood tall in front of Olmsted Administration Hall was a magnet for generations of students. They studied in its shade,
Feature > Friends of UE Music Three months after UE publicized its draft realignment plan, UE Music announced that it would be transforming into the UE Music Conservatory rather than
Article>About Our Community The thought of not knowing when your next meal will be or how you will afford it is scary, but it has become a reality for roughly
Article>Study Abroad A manor, once full of youthful voices and magical energy, sits empty and awaiting an adventure just like so many students at the University of Evansville. Harlaxton Manor
Article>COVID Think back to March 23, 2020. Everything seemed normal until checking Twitter to see a mind-boggling headline: “Could COVID19 be the next pandemic?”. Cases had been reported in China,
Community for Creatives Bluestocking Social bookstore offers art, literature and company for those who love them. Step through the bright blue door next to Rust and Ruby salon, descend downstairs
Who Run The World? Who Run The World? COVER STORY> dalas|CARTER Girls. Women truly do make the world go ‘round. From childbirth to running presidential campaigns, women take on some
out of bounds < voices The 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend came and went, with the NBA keeeping its promise to make changes to the format – and they paid off.
a closer look > Liz McCormick It’s no secret that college is stressful, and the build-up of academic stress, future-defining decisions and personal pressure are enough to challenge the mental
cover > Mother Earth As humans, we are granted the privilege of living on Earth. In order for our planet to properly provide for us, our lifestyles must reflect behaviors
Rap is a well-known genre of music, but most listeners are unaware of its many subgenres that make it great. voices > rap, trap & boom bap kaleb | SLAGLE
a closer look > Tiffany Griffith dallas | CARTER “Did I mention I’m a smartass?” Tiffany Griffith, assistant professor of English and Director of Rhetoric and Composition, asked. Tiffany has
fascinating people > embrace marketing dallas | CARTER Among the rows of books and weathered carpeting on the fourth floor of the Clifford Library, the bright, modern ChangeLab Incubator serves
nerd wars < campus culture Honors Activity Board’s annual Nerd Wars trivia competition was another success, with nineteen student teams and four faculty teams participating. The faculty team “Consilience” —
A Closer Look Living a Legacy a True Individual dallas | CARTER In 1970, Richard Nixon was president, the Beatles broke up, and Clark Kimberling, professor of mathematics, began teaching
COVER Local breweries continue to put their own modern twist on beer while connecting with the community BEER dallas | CARTER In a changing world full of overwhelming technology, nostalgia
our viewpoint A new era has begun for Crescent Magazine and we are optimistic but realistic about our future. EDITORIAL Good news for those who missed the Crescent last fall
VOICES With rappers dominating the media, the charts and awards shows, hip-hop is on track to overthrow pop as the new most popular genre. rap, trap & boom bap kaleb
COVER INK & METAL tattoos & piercings lydia | MAXWELL Body modification has been around long enough for stigmas to come and go. What remains is the meaning and story
VOICES If the end goal for LGBTQ+ liberation is simply equal rights, then there will always be people left behind. TRANSITIONS People are different from one another. This is not
VOICES Professional athletes work hard to excel, and part of being a responsible pro is being a role model for young athletes. IN THE ZONE Growing up, there was always
COVER IRISH FOR A DAY hannah|ROWE The Emerald Isle continues to celebrate the rich history of Ireland and the death of St. Patrick — and so does the rest of
PROFILE Patrick Sewell FASCINATING PEOPLE Making the decision to travel to a new country to study is a difficult one. But for sophomore Patrick Sewell, the U.S. has turned out
VOICES There are two types of sex students are really getting into, but there are still areas no one admits to talking about. SEXPLANATIONS While today’s students are regarded as
FACINATING PEOPLE USING FAITH AS A FOUNDATION lydia|MAXWELL LYDIA MAXWELL It was almost time to stop for the day, but the trench wasn’t quite finished. Plus, no one thought the
FACINATING PEOPLE PAVING A GENEROUS PATH allie| SWEEZY ALLIE SWEEZY On a chilly October night a little over a year ago, about 60 students gathered on the grassy area outside
FACINATING PEOPLE PAVING A GENEROUS PATH lauren| RABOLD LAUREN RABOLD Helping others has been a part of junior Paige Hignite’s life for many years, and her service seems to stem
Marijuana has a lengthy history with a reputation to match. But outdated opinions are going up in smoke as weed becomes a recreational substance society is willing to tolerate. cover
MODERN PERSPECTIVES > DON’T TOUCH MY TITLE IX lea|ARNOLD The government’s new stance on how Title IX should work with sexual assault cases is vague at best, harmful at its
SEXPLANATIONS > HAVING SEX IN THE AGE OF SNAPCHAT Social media apps and cultural advancements are leading to American millennials having less — but ultimately better — sex. Most people
Unexplained physical wonders exist in the world that cannot be easily made clear, leaving people curious about how and why they occurred. People have hypothesized and theorized the cause of
Romantic comedies are like a drug, causing a series of feelings that begins with ambivalence and uncertainty and lead you to an ending that leaves the viewer floating in all
Humans are naturally wired to group together characteristics in order to make connections to seemingly unrelated things. This is why we categorize plants, animals and one another. This quickly turns
Most everyone enjoys it, but people’s thoughts, experiences and decisions about sex are infuenced by the world around them. BY LYDIA|MAXWELL & DALLAS|CARTER Let’s talk about sex. Everyone reacts differently
The Cornell Daily Sun reported that only 54 percent of students regularly use condoms during vaginal intercourse and only 29 percent use condoms during anal intercourse. Only 4 percent use
Rebecca Black’s song “Friday” is a song about a teen going through her average Friday. The song is grating. Black’s voice is blatantly auto-tuned, but the song was extremely popular
Expert climbers say the worst thing you can do while scaling a precarious mountain slope is to look down. You’ve spent hours not only training but preparing your gear, and once you find yourself
Fashion has been around a long time, ever since cavemen needed to cover their business. It is even possible Neanderthals styled their fur loincloths a certain way to make them look avant-garde. But in
Musical Madness, an annual philanthropy where teams of student organizations perform skits, has always been a funny, creative and enjoyable experience for students and in recent years, Road Trippers. Many of the skits this year,
BY DALLAS|CARTER & OLIVIA|SHOUP 2016 Was The Earth’s Hottest Year Since Recordkeeping Began More Than 130 Years Ago. We take notice of catastrophes as they are reported on the news or
With references to climate change and global warming now removed from most government websites and Rex Tillerson, former ExxonMobil CEO, confirmed as secretary of state, our attention to environmental issues needs to be stronger than
Climate change and the green energy movement are important topics that go hand in hand. While some still believe that climate change does not exist, for them there is no urgent need for green energy.
September 2017 | University of Evansville LYDIA MAXWELL A deeper look into how music connects us, makes us feel certain emotions and the impact it has on our surroundings. There
SEPTEMBER 2017 | UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE voices > patrick roque Extreme sports can be described as any sport that provides a thrill. It also includes those offbeat activities that test
SEPTEMBER 2017 | UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE dallas|CARTER Some students come to college knowing exactly what their individual goals and ambitions are. Others get involved in as many ways possible —