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In 2011, when Bitcoin was started, one Bitcoin was worth $1. Now, one Bitcoin is worth $49,224.20. While not everyone may earn that much off the bat, they may at least earn some walking-around money. Learning how finances and the economy work early on will give anyone a head-up in the finance game. Christian Cryder, […]

For those who celebrate Christmas, most spend some time during December watching the same movies every year. Though some of these movies become less entertaining each year, there are good ones for all types of viewers. After seeing “A Christmas Story” on loop for 12 hours every single year on Christmas day, I can no […]

Thanksgiving is different today considering the circumstances of proper social distancing. For both small and large gatherings, the decision is tough when considering the risks. Banner News has decided to share our perspectives on Thanksgiving, and our plans for the holiday. For my family, Thanksgiving is one of the few times where we all gather […]

As someone who appreciates a little competition, I feel that Black Friday is a nice way to spice up the holiday season.  When I was really young, I was in bed before midnight and only my parents would participate in the late night shopping. As I got older, I wanted to tag along to see […]

Women have played important roles in history, even those who come from small towns like Boone. Through their strength these women left their marks―not just as women, but as people and community members. It’s not often that places have heroes, and it’s not often when that hero was a 15-year-old girl. But on July 6th, […]

From start to finish, Us is a wild, weird, and intense ride. I rate it five stars, it is an amazing thriller. From the writing to the acting and character development, through the cinematography and soundtrack, it was masterfully done. Jordan Peele is a new age Hitchcock. The trailer was well designed, and it didn’t […]

“I rate Captain Marvel four stars. I loved watching it.”

Alita: Battle Angel is an adventure in futurism, quality CGI, and classic writing tropes. I rate it 3 out of 5 stars. It was fun and engaging, but I have a few issues with it. It did a good job across the board, but where it really shines is the CGI. CGI has had a […]

On Valentine’s Day 2018, Nikolas Cruz walked into Parkland High School and gunned down 17 students. This incident was almost instantly across the major news outlets in America and the survivors came into the national spotlight, for better or worse. They came out of the trauma with a strong message about gun violence and gun […]

On Wednesday, February 13th, the Social Justice Club and the Student Activities Council are hosting and sponsoring an Open Mic presentation between 12:15 and 12:45 pm! This Open Mic event features a competition in which the most romantic and the most cynical presentations will each win a $20 gift card! A sign up sheet will […]