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By Karma Christine SalvatoStaff Writer  “When you get rid of the past, the future is beautiful,” said one of the characters from the movie “Swingers.” It is such a true statement, but sometimes not such easy advice to follow. A couple of weeks ago I stopped by my high school and community college campuses. As I stepped onto each school’s grounds, I was immediately transported … [Read more...] about Whatever: Is anything sacred anymore?

By Kristen LowreyStaff Writer  I have recently decided that uncertainty means possibility.  Yes, good. I shall not allow myself to fear the uncertainties, which await me in three weeks after receiving my diploma. Instead, I will look them in the face and say, “You’re lookin’ good! You ready to make some spirit of the times? Yeah, let’s rock.”  I will not allow the flame of my … [Read more...] about Religious Write: Avoiding life changes means battling God

With war in the Middle East, numerous earthquakes, and thousands suffering around the world some think the end of the world is near. By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor  Since the beginning of Christianity people have been expecting the second coming of Jesus Christ and the end of the world as we know it. The Y2K computer scare and Sept. 11 2001 heightened this fear, as … [Read more...] about Is the Apocalypse coming?

Katrina WillsStaff Correspondent BUENOS AIRES—I know you would absolutely love me if I wrote about the war. NOT. I know you would absolutely kick away your chair and throw it out the window if you had to read one more opinion about the war. So, I’ll spare you and introduce a different subject. This may be especially interesting to any future Buenos Aires travelers. You might … [Read more...] about Global Gab: Surviving is name of the game for SurAmerican explorer