The presidential election has shown us unsettling realities in America and even in our home state. As students [we] need to be more vigilant in resisting the xenophobic, racist, and…
The true cost of dining a la food cart
How often a person goes out to eat can have a massive effect on their budget. Grabbing food outside of the house seems cheap on a day-to-day basis. The average…
Searching for community on a commuter campus
Every day we wake up, get dressed and go about our business—each and every one of us. We are not that different. Students attending college are surrounded by other people…
Destigmatizing singledom
Valentine’s Day is the one day out of the year when romance blossoms. Your special someone pre-orders you some surprise flowers, or you wake up to a box of chocolates…
Teamwork: finding a role and winning as a group
Teamwork is one of the most important soft skills in the working world. Those who cannot work productively with others will not find as many opportunities as professionals who have learned…
One less truth
Just One Less Thing writes: I joined Facebook back before just anybody could be on, but now I don’t really even go online anymore. I don’t update statuses, I don’t…
Where’s the coffee?
To say I love coffee would be an understatement. Like many college students, coffee is the fuel that keeps me running. Not only do I need coffee to function, but…
Mistrust and skepticism of the CIA
In the first of surely many future presidential controversies, President Donald Trump has come under fire for his recent refusal to acknowledge the Central Intelligence Agency’s report that stated Russia…
Swiping for love in all the wrong places
We live in a convenient world. Whether you enjoy having food delivered to you, speaking face to face with friends thousands of miles away, or simply watching TV from the…
Woes of the queer and the well-fed
Not a Baby Gay Writes: I finally came out last year as a lesbian and it took me a long time to make that choice. I was raised in a…
Is Donald Trump America’s new substitute president?
A recent opinion piece by Slate titled, “Donald Trump, the substitute teacher of American presidents,” has been making the rounds on social media over the last couple weeks. The author…