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Kayden Adams

Kayden Adams, Opinion Editor

Junior Kayden Adams is the Opinion Editor for the Maroon and White. Kayden plans to go to a beach college somewhere in the South, majoring in both English and Political Science to eventually become a writer of sorts. She loves poetry, everything music, writing, trying new foods, drinking espresso, learning languages, going to museums, and thrifting for treasures in her free time.    

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Illustration of Harrison's death, 1841.

Wheel of Presidents — Forgotten: The lost legacy of William Henry Harrison

Kayden Adams and Aiden Smith | February 17, 2025

185 years ago, in the depths of economic calamity, the United States called its esteemed hero of the War of 1812 out of retirement to serve in the nation’s highest office. William Henry Harrison, who...

Music can and is literature when written by a modern poet, like the cathartic moody singer Adrianne Lenker (The New York Times).

Legitimate Literature—music as verse: Adrianne Lenker writes and sings love

Kayden Adams, Opinion Editor | December 19, 2024

Writing doesn’t have to be something stagnant—its transformative power is shown when spoken or sung. Music can and is literature when written by a modern poet, like the cathartic moody singer Adrianne...

Johnson’s devotion to his country and Constitution in the face of its gravest threats brings him considerable praise

Wheel of Presidents — Smokey’s not Tennessee’s only underdog: A deep dive on the 17th president, Greeneville’s Andrew Johnson

Aiden Smith and Kayden Adams | December 18, 2024

FOREWORD As a pair, we have noticed a decline in both political and historical literacy. We desire to do our part to put a stop to the misinformation and lack of education in these areas, while putting...

Though most of Ginsberg's poems are short, in this picture, he showcases the power behind meaningful words / Photo by Leonardo Cendamo, iStock

Legitimate Literature: Allen Ginsberg’s poetry speaks passion and truth on American life

Kayden Adams, Opinion Editor | December 10, 2024

Reading Allen Ginsberg is akin to experiencing a spiritual awakening on a random Tuesday morning in the month of November—it’s frosty, it’s sinister, and it’s so American. Though his masterpiece...

Senior Cora Tolbert takes a mental health break, supported by ambient mood lighting, in the guidance office's Recharge Room.

Beyond the stigma and past the shirts: Recharge room supports student mental health

Kayden Adams, Opinion Editor | November 25, 2024

1-2-3-4—a senior tries to calm herself down, because that AP calculus test is really stressing her out, her friends won’t stop gossiping, and everything is just so loud. She’s trying not to cry,...

Jingle's important job as the "Director of Cuddles" comes with a fancy nameplate. (Rebecca House)

Always a friend: Therapy dog-in-training, Jingle

Nancy Smith, Kayden Adams, and Lottie Boyles | October 28, 2024

As the flood waters rush into North Carolina, Jingle the dog travels away from her birthplace to South Carolina, escaping destruction while being brought to her new home: Tennessee. Despite the initial...

Interim math teacher Tatyana Kearney shows her students how to solve a difficult problem.

[Photo] Nature and home-cooked meals enable Ukrainian Alisa Moha to find comfort in her new life

Lily Chen, Staff Writer | October 18, 2024

Interim math teacher Tatyana Kearney shows her students how to solve a difficult problem.

Interim math teacher Tatyana Kearney shows her students how to solve a difficult problem.

Tatyana Kearney’s dreams of studying and teaching math lead her across the ocean, across the country, and straight into our hearts

Kayden Adams, Opinion Editor | October 18, 2024

Many students recognize the once substitute, now math teacher, Tatyana Kearney for her outgoing personality and insightful math knowledge, but few know her dreams and desires. Growing up in an elite...

Drum Major Kaydin Quales conducts the band during half time. Photo by Kayden Adams.

A journey through sound: How the Mighty Viking Band’s competition show helps an angel rise again

Kayden Adams, Opinion Editor | September 25, 2024

Falling leaves and football signal the beauty of the shifting season. The band is following suit with a fresh competition performance, "Fallen: an Angel’s Journey," and a new director, Carrie Mitchell—while...

Kaydin Quales guides the band through their performance.

Kaydin Quales guides the band through their performance.

Kaydin Quales guides the band through their performance.

Kaydin Quales guides the band through their performance.

Interact members Jose and Ananda discussing their ideas for the club.

International plus action equals Interact Club

Kayden Adams, Opinion Editor | August 28, 2024

Putting service above self may sound challenging, but Interact club members strive to serve their community while molding compassionate leaders. Interact is sponsored by Bristol TN/VA Rotary, a group...

Caden Williams spiking on west ridge player

Boys’ Volleyball: Love at First Spike

Kayden Adams, Opinion Editor | August 28, 2024

Setting high standards, winning conferences, and developing bonds together are all activities that the boy’s volleyball team loves to do. “The team is more than just a team to me,” said Aiden Rodgers,...

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