Archie Comics welcomes changing world
By Allie Perison Editor in Chief The word is out and so is Archie Comic’s newest character. Meet Kevin Keller, the dreamy new kid on the block with dazzling eyes and a smile that breaks hearts. The catch? It isn’t girl’s hearts he is breaking because Keller is the first openly gay Archie Comic character. With some believing that many comics had underlying homosexual messages from the beginning, it should come as no suprise that the comic world now embraces gay and lesbian charactes. What is somewhat suprising though is that such a conservative comic is welcoming this change. After reading further interviews with Archie Comics creators it is clear that the story line just wants to keep…
Before there was Peyton and Eli, there was Archie
By Wren Culp Staff Writer If you follow the NFL, you know the Manning brothers. But a true football fan knows who their father Archie Manning is. The former New Orleans Saints and Ole Miss Rebels quarterback visited with The Sidekick on Monday afternoon. Two brothers both starting at the quarterback position for two powerhouse NFL teams. Peyton Manning is quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, where he led his team to a Super Bowl victory in 2006. His younger brother Eli Manning leads the New York Giants, where he won a championship in 2007. Many younger fans do not know that the talent and athletic ability runs in the family. Archie Manning played 13 seasons…
Q&A with former New Orleans quarterback Archie Manning
By Wren Culp Staff Writer (To read the full article, click here) On Monday October 26, 2009 I got to sit down and talk to former NFL quarterback Archie Manning over the phone. I asked him a series of questions that did not belong in the story. Q: What is your opinion on the Dallas Cowboys? A: “When I was in college and even before that I always had admired the Dallas Cowboys. Back when Landry was around was when I was really into them.” Q: When Peyton and Eli play against each other, who do you pull for? A: “When they played three years ago, Olivia and I just pulled for the offense. It…