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In with the old, out with the new

Noelle Hailey, Staff writer March 20, 2025

Music isn’t appreciated anymore, hence the deterioration of remarkable pieces or bodies of artistry. I would even take it further and say that many modern artists shouldn’t be given a microphone. When...

Cracking the Grammys Code – music’s biggest night

Christian Alvarado, Staff writer March 19, 2025

Every year, at the end of the Grammys ceremony, there always seems to be confusion from the general public about the winners and losers. From artists going home empty-handed to some outperforming expectations,...

Conform is not the norm, be your authentic self

Belle Pollard, Staff writer March 18, 2025

I find it strange that people blame TikTok for the increased conformity in today’s society. People wanting the same shoes or clothes because it’s a trend or fad did NOT start on social media platforms. Looking...

Water-burger or Whataburger?

Will Zwerneman, Assistant editor March 16, 2025

Before starting my rant, let me just say that I am a Texan, born and raised here in Bryan, and I call numerous cities throughout the state home. Just like every good Texan, I wear cowboy boots, go to high...

Crocs with socks

Katherine Keyser, Assistant editor February 18, 2025

Several months ago, I noticed someone wearing something odd. No, it was more than odd. I didn’t know what could have possibly been going through that person’s head that caused them to make this decision....

Pointless testing harms learning

Norseman Staff February 12, 2025

Benchmark. MAP. STAAR. Testing. An endless stream of questions, data, and standardization. Teachers and students lose precious classroom time to tests and the preparation for these tests. They lose time...

Portal, NIL, playoff bracket detrimental to college football

Portal, NIL, playoff bracket detrimental to college football

Will Zwerneman, Assistant editor February 9, 2025

Let’s get straight to the point. College football has a serious problem. Actually, that’s not entirely true. College football has a lot of serious problems. With ever-present issues ranging from NIL...

Ego-centric politics create inequity

Norseman Staff February 7, 2025

Politicians only have the stamina to fight for their pet projects as they seem directly tied to their egos. After 21 Republicans voted against school vouchers, leading to an 84-63 failure, Governor Gregg...

Heartbreak season breaks bank

Heartbreak season breaks bank

Isidro Gonzalez, Staff writer January 17, 2025

As January ends, couples must ask themselves a very important question, “What would make a perfect gift for my adoring partner?.” They ask themselves this because Valentine's Day is creeping right...

Cultural erasure

Cultural erasure

Noelle Hailey, Staff writer December 6, 2024

Ethnic backgrounds are a vital part of who we are, but what happens when the extinction of ethnic cultural practices happens before our eyes? The erasure of African American culture is due to capitalism,...

Country roots run deep

Country roots run deep

William Zwerneman, Assistant editor November 22, 2024

Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys. Or do. Just make sure they replicate the old, better version of country music they were born to play. Not the new stuff. In terms of good music, old...

Just dance

Just dance

Belle Pollard, Staff writer November 21, 2024

Oh, come on, people! Why is it that whenever someone mentions dance, boys roll their eyes and act like it's not an actual sport? Let's get real for a second and address why dance should totally be considered...

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