Jackson McCoy

THE BEAT

Actor Spotlight: Hailee Steinfeld uplifts animation industry

By Jackson McCoy | Dec. 6

The actress uses her voice to breathe life into the embattled industry.

Alaina Dackermann

OPINION

Metal Mondays: Read punk zines, small music publications

By Jackson McCoy | Dec. 3

Supporting writers, editors and photographers in music journalism is vital for healthy music scenes.

Alaina Dackermann

OPINION

Metal Mondays: Cormac McCarthy, Vanity Fair fail their readers

By Jackson McCoy | Nov. 25

The famed author’s relationship with a 16-year-old and her newly-published Vanity Fair profile highlights the deep-rooted misogyny in literary spheres.

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Megan VanVlack

NEWS

Students, Athens residents steady themselves for second Trump presidency

By Jackson McCoy | Nov. 22

With just under two months left until Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the U.S., students and locals are preparing for uncertainty.

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HUMAN INTEREST

Green Project Club encourages new generation of environmentalists

By Jackson McCoy | Nov. 22

The Edward Stevens Literacy Center explores important topics like climate change and deforestation with an audience of young kids.

Alaina Dackermann

OPINION

Metal Mondays: Paul-Tyson fight highlights ethical, moral failings in sports

By Jackson McCoy | Nov. 19

The physicality of sports encourages violence and idolization of undeserving people.

Alaina Dackermann

OPINION

Metal Mondays: Music reflects political contexts, personal relationships

By Jackson McCoy | Nov. 12

The connections we make with music are constantly evolving; in an era of political polarization and unrest, it is important to connect with our past and our present.