Martin Luther King Jr., the Poor People’s Campaign and What Lessons We Can Learn From Both in the 21st Century
In honour of MLK Day, The Berea Torch is looking at his final project, the Poor People’s Campaign, before his fateful passing in 1968.
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Walkability and Bikeability In Lexington: Interview with Blake Hall
Native Lexingtonian and urbanism enthusiast Blake Hall talks about his vision for a more walkable and bikeable Lexington.
Latest Posts
A Reflection and a Happy Winter Break!
The Berea Torch wishes all our readers a happy winter break and happy holidays!
“Open to Everyone” – How The Berea Bus System Plans to Connect Berea
The Berea Bus Service is meant to provide students with a cheap method of transportation, why is it then, that so few students actually use the bus?
News
“No Professors Allowed”: How General Education is Changing in Berea College
The General Education Modification (GEM) Committee is responsible for making majors changes to wellness, GSTR and other general education courses in Berea College.
Taleless Dog Booksellers Criminal Secret
The Taleless Dog Booksellers has been hiding a secret from Berea. Store workers “Clark” Buckmaster, is actually Alvin Buckmaster, a former nurse and convicted attempted sexual abuser.
What the 2022 Midterm Elections Mean For Berea, Kentucky and Beyond
The 2022 Midterms produced very expected and surprising elections for Berea, Kentucky and the United States.
Interviews
“Fighting for Rural Kentucky” – Interview with Josh Bray, Kentucky House Representative
By Lily Barnette and Ülvi Gitaliyev Elected in 2021, Josh Bray is running unopposed this year. He represents the entirety of Rockcastle County, as well as parts of Laurel, Pulaski and Madison County, including most of Berea. The Berea Torch was able to interview him to discuss why he originally ran, achievements from his last…
Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Who Should Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District Vote For?
This year, the residents of Richmond, Lexington and Frankfort have to choose between two candidates that leave much to be desired
“The Soul of Our State Is up on the Ballot” – Interview with Susan Cintra, Democratic KY Senate Candidate
Long time teacher Democratic Nominee for Kentucky Senate seat 34, Susan Cintra, sits down with The Berea Torch to talk about her plans of improving Madison County and beyond.
Editorials
“There Has to be a Better System” The Convocation Survey Results and What They Can Teach us?
The Berea College convocation survey results show a clear message: Convocations need major reforms.
Students Organizing for Higher Pay
Students in Berea College have started a petition to increase labor wages to the Kentucky minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
The Elevator Tried to Eat Me
A student gives us an account of their harrowing experience stuck in a Kettering elevator.