The Beacon -- Northeast Mississippi Community College

Opinion
		Non-traditional student gets full effects of empty nest By Debbie Friar, Staff Writer Published 08/31/2010 As a mother and a freshman student at Northeast, I can relate to being a freshman, but as a mother I can really relate to the empty nest syndrome as I call it. click here to read more
		Pitbulls are a misunderstood, mistreated breed By Heather Smith, Staff Writer Published 08/31/2010 When one thinks of pitbulls, one tends to imagine a dog that is vicious, mean, and even deadly. . click here to read more
		Ohio fans find new 'hero' to cheer for after James leaves By: Brittni Cox, Staff Writer Published 08/31/2010 Ohio has lost it hometown hero, Cleveland Cavaliers player LeBron James. Now Ohio has a new fresh face in Cincinnati. click here to read more
		People make wrong decision when it comes to 'spice' By Chris South, Staff Writer Published 08/30/10 Frankly, I am amazed at how stupid some people can be. How did our country get so “out of wack?” click here to read more
		Columnist speaks out on smokers' rights By Chris South, Staff Writer Published 3/11/2010 In “our” country, freedom is held in the highest regard. In “our” country, all are equal. click here to read more
		Columnist enjoys 'being inked' By Brittni Cox, Staff Writer Published 3/11/2010 I decided that since I did well on my midterm grades and Spring Break was approaching that I would treat myself to a tattoo. click here to read more
		Being away from home can be hard for students By Faadiah Tramble, Staff Writer Published 3/11/2010 Being a college student and being far away from home can be pretty hard sometimes. . click here to read more
		Human conversation lost in 140 characters By Chris South, Staff Writer Published 3/9/2010 This age of information has given us many new ways to conversate and share our opinions and feelings on a wide spectrum. People today have Facebook, Myspace, e-mails, and of course who could forget text messaging. click here to read more
		Males may be slipping in Battle of the Sexes By Chris South, Staff Writer Published 3/5/2010 I need all men to stop for a second, look around at all the pretty and fascinating women. Now, recall the last girlfriend you had and why that relationship ended. click here to read more
		Relationships made simple By Chris South, Staff Writer Published 3/4/2010 How many times have you or someone you knew been around a female crying over being mistreated by a man? “My man treats me so bad I just can’t stand him.” Does this make you sick? click here to read more
		TIGERS' ROAR *(2.17.2010)* Should students voluntarily go and listen to speakers on campus or should teachers continue to motivate students with extra credit in order to fill up the audiences? click here to read more
		TIGERS' ROAR *(2.4.2010)* Are you watching the Super Bowl, who are you pulling for and do you watch it for the game or commercials? click here to read more
		In order to make the world a better place, we must choose to redefine our relationship to wealth By Kevin M. Williams, Special to The Beacon Published 2/11/2010 Somewhere in the world, a child dies of hunger every five seconds. click here to read more
		TIGERS' ROAR *(11.11.2009)* Do you think that Northeast's current Christmas break is long enough? click here to read more
		Daylight Saving Time takes a few hours to get adjusted to it By Emily Kelley, Staff Writer Published 10/29/2009 Don't forget to set your clocks back Saturday night. America reverts to Standard Time at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 1. click here to read more
		TIGERS' ROAR *(09.08.2009)* Are you attending the Northeast-ICC football game and who do you think will win? click here to read more
		TIGERS' ROAR *(08.27.2009)* How many of the Student Government Association/Student Activities 'Welcome Week' fuctions did you attend? click here to read more
		Welcome week only a glimpse of what SGA has planned By Ali Ballard, SGA President Published 08/31/2009 The first few weeks of school have flown by! Welcome week was only a glimpse of what SGA has planned for the 2009-2010 school year! . click here to read more
		Favre loses respect by tossing around retirement pass By Emily Kelly, Staff Writer Published 08/24/2009 News Flash: Brett Favre has announced that he wants to play again…no wait, he has changed his mind and will stayed retired… Breaking: Brett Favre will join the Minnesota Vikings. click here to read more
		SGA president welcomes in new school year By Ali Ballard, SGA President Published 08/20/2009 Welcome to Tiger Nation! As I walk down the aisles of Wal-Mart I can’t help but get excited as I look at all of the school supplies; freshly sharpened pencils and notebooks and folders of assorted colors. There is something about the beginning of a new school year that makes my adrenaline pump! Just like the first page of a new, 3-subject, college-ruled notebook, the pages ahead are filled with endless possibilities just like the fresh start of a new school year. . click here to read more
		TIGERS' ROAR *(03.25.2009)* What did you do over the Spring Break holiday (March 16-20)? click here to read more
		Columnist breaks up with first collegiate love By: Bailey Smith, Staff Writer click here to read more