Art by Ally Armstrong Eleven people were killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh when Robert Bowers opened fire, making anti-Semitic statements during the shooting. The shooting is the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in United States history. The synagogue shooting is only one of the many shootings that have inundated news feeds. The shooting came a … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Return to Civil Discourse
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Students Spend More and Save Less
Art by Ally ArmstrongThe rays of sun that come through the windows of Eden Sigma invite a clear view outside. The sky is usually a serene blue. The view of the ocean makes it feel like the balcony of a hotel, so does the prevalence of luxury cars shining in the RHO parking lot below.Nothing screams wealth like a student pulling up in a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon and getting out with … [Read more...] about Students Spend More and Save Less
Use Your 7R Travel Gene to Change and Inspire
Art by Caitlin Roark“I’m in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met," wrote Melody Troung.It’s not just an “itch” to travel.It’s a raging fire, building up with every minute spent stagnant — stagnant as the soul desperately tries to push out of the prison of bones and flesh and cross the water to a … [Read more...] about Use Your 7R Travel Gene to Change and Inspire
Don’t Forget to be a Friend
In the midst of shootings, political unrest and midterms (both elections and tests), it can be easy to get caught up in one’s own thoughts and problems and forget to pay attention to how others are doing. I am notoriously guilty for this mistake. I tend to favor my classwork and extracurriculars over being intentional about showing interest in my friends' lives. That needs to … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget to be a Friend
American Horror Story: Students Face Lifelong Debts
To the left is a monster and to the right, an open door. Through that open door is darkness. Whispers echo through the door from parents saying things like, "Just apply for some scholarships, that's how I did it." The monster whispers in your ear, "30 years, low-interest, you'll pay it off in no time." Every year the monster demands more to repay the debt. His pockets are … [Read more...] about American Horror Story: Students Face Lifelong Debts