As another week full of classes, interning and daily errands wraps up, I finally reach the one thing that keeps me going strong: Friday. Friday is a golden opportunity to…
The troubling reality of pet pampering
I’ve lived with cats and dogs my whole life. Having an animal in my home has always been something I’ve truly treasured. No matter how terrible of a day I…
What it means to be American today
My Sundays are pretty routine here as I study abroad in the Basque Country, in northern Spain. I normally start my day with a cup of coffee, head over to…
Down with the sickness
I started writing this article while I was ill on my (death)bed, desperately attempting to drink as much water with lemon, orange juice and tea with honey as I could….
Soccer is making its name in American sports
With the recent victory against Japan by the United States Women’s National Soccer Team in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Americans have been recognizing and paying attention to the…
A reading about readings: How the hell are horoscopes still relevant?
Most people are generally aware of what their zodiac sign says about them in a horoscope. You may have the reliable, practical, ambitious traits that come from being born a…
The path to becoming bilingual is dark and full of terrors
My interest in foreign languages started when I was in the eighth grade. My classmates and I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to visit some of the…
How music education saved my academic career
Finals week is hastily approaching. When this time comes around during the quarter, I begin my scavenger hunt for all the notes and worksheets that were used throughout the term….
Prices are up, attendance is down
It’s hard to be in the movie theater business nowadays. With the rise of streaming sites like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon, many people today are deciding to stay home when…
Fight the habit
How do you use technology? And how does technology itself use you? These are some of the many questions that has been circulating through my mind about our usage of…