The Yellow Jacket – The Student Voice of Randolph-Macon College
Yellow Jackets Win O.D.A.C. Basketball Championship. Colin Hawthorne, Sports Editor • March 8, 2023. Eventing Team Loch Moy Competition. Grace Bakeman, News Editor • March 1, 2023. The Game: Randolph-Macon Beats Hampden-Sydney 38-17. Colin Hawthorne, Sports Editor • December 15, 2022. Support Us. $0. $500.
The Greatest Comeback in Political History – The Yellow Jacket
1 day ago — November 12, 2024. In the early morning hours of November 6th, Donald Trump reclaimed the White House in the 2024 Presidential election by winning the states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. This isn’t just a political win; it’s the most remarkable comeback in global political history—a climb back from the bottom that defies all odds and ...
2024 Election Prediction: A Comprehensive Breakdown
Nov 4, 2024 — Washington: Harris +14. West Virginia: Trump +45. Wyoming: Trump +48. Based on this comprehensive analysis, it is my prediction that Donald Trump will secure a strong path to victory in the 2024 election. With estimated Electoral College votes of 312 or more, he has a significant advantage in key battleground states.
The Importance of Freedom of Speech – The Yellow Jacket
Today, the abundance of diverse perspectives underscores the critical need to safeguard free speech on college campuses. These institutions were established to catalyze intellectual advancement by exchanging and colliding various thoughts. Therefore, the perpetual existence of this concept is paramount, especially when there’s …
RMC Mock Election Insight – The Yellow Jacket
Nov 3, 2024 — RMC Mock Election Insight. Antar Das, Opinions Writer. November 3, 2024. Randolph-Macon College’s mock elections have long reflected Virginia’s changing political trends. Since 2004, the campus’s political leanings have shifted, often in sync with broader state and national movements. In 2004, students supported Bush, matching Virginia ...
Columns – The Yellow Jacket
Nov 3, 2024 — Sports. Features. Opinion. Staff. Yellow Jackets Win O.D.A.C. Basketball Championship. Eventing Team Loch Moy Competition. The Game: Randolph-Macon Beats Hampden-Sydney 38-17. PHOTOS: Homecoming Football Game. Randolph-Macon Moves the Chains, Winning 44-7 at the Homecoming Football Game.
To be a woman – The Yellow Jacket
Nov 6, 2024 — To be a woman. Maeve Toman, Editor-in-Chief. November 6, 2024. As a young woman in America this election cycle, I was overjoyed to cast my vote for the first time. I was contributing to my country, performing my civic duty. And for the first time in history, a woman of color was a choice on my ballot. Imagine that, for my first time voting, a ...
A Masterclass Performance – The Yellow Jacket
Oct 9, 2024 — A Masterclass Performance. Senator JD Vance of Ohio delivered a highly effective performance during the debate this past Tuesday night, demonstrating his expertise in presenting populist arguments and connecting with his audience. Vance’s opponent, Tim Walz, came across as lackluster, possibly due to being advised to avoid any outbursts—a ...
About – The Yellow Jacket
The Yellow Jacket Newspaper is a small, student-led organization at Randolph-Macon College. We are committed to uplifting student voices on campus and growing the presence of student journalism at a local liberal arts college. We believe that ethical and authentic media coverage is important to every community, no matter its size. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed...
Possible Government Shutdown? – The Yellow Jacket
Oct 14, 2024 — In Washington, congressional leaders have announced that the short-term bill will last around three months with a possible partial government shutdown with the new budget starting on October 1st. This also has final decisions that are being pushed back until after the November election. Based on the bill funding, the typical temporary bill fund ...