THE GANNON KNIGHT

Stressed about uncertainties

April 21, 2020

If you ask me what day it is, I honestly am not sure without having to check my phone or wall calendar. There are a lot of things I am uncertain about right now, and I know I am not the only one. When quarantine started,...

Social distancing is not for all

March 18, 2020

With all the craziness of the coronavirus going on, the government has recommended that U.S. citizens consider social distancing. According to dictionary.com, social distance is “the perceived or desired degree of remoteness...

When is ‘I love me’ enough?

March 11, 2020

Self-love. There is absolutely nothing wrong with putting yourself first and doing what you need to do to make yourself happy. If there is anyone I have learned this from, it is Demi Lovato. From Disney Channel to family issues...

Redefining the word normal

February 26, 2020

Normal. What exactly does this word mean? Well according to dictionary.com, normal is “conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.” I think the first time I ever put real thought...

Turning dreams into reality

February 19, 2020

My favorite quote ever since I was little has been, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” If you’re as big a Disney fan as I am, you know Walt Disney said this famous quote. In previous columns, I have expressed my forever...

Finding new meaning in love

February 12, 2020

Love. The four-letter word that can make or break most relationships. A word that is so small, yet has so much meaning. Why is that? Why does a four-letter word bring so much pressure? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary,...

Student compiles art gallery at Nash Library

February 5, 2020

Miss Americana touches viewer

February 5, 2020

If you have kept up with my columns in the past year, it is no surprise that I am writing yet another column about Taylor Swift. However, if you have not, let me enlighten you. I have been a Taylor Swift fan for as long as I...

Regrets of not pursuing theater

January 28, 2020

With the rise of Tik Tok recently also comes the rise of theater kids showcasing their talents on the app. My favorite types of Tik Toks to watch are the ones where people showcase the roles they auditioned for and the ones they...

Setting out goals for the new decade

January 22, 2020

At the end of 2019, I knew I wanted to make a list of goals for myself in the upcoming decade and truly stick to them. Last year, I learned a lot about myself as an individual. In 2020, I want to continue this growth and self-love...

O’Neill serves as a role model for students

January 22, 2020

Disney releases heartwarming new Christmas movie

December 4, 2019

Over the years, Disney has released a number of Christmas movies. One of the most iconic Disney Christmas movies to be released was “The Santa Clause” film series. The films follow Scott Calvin, portrayed by Tim Allen, a...