Graphic by Nate BartonUrban Dictionary defines Senioritis as, "A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors." I found this definition shortly before this article was due while also working on a group project, so it's safe to say it strikes college seniors as well. It's not necessarily just good or bad, though. Senioritis can be positive or negative, depending on how it … [Read more...] about This is the End as We Know It
Perspectives
Bring Scientists to Late Night
Art by Sybil ZhangSeth Meyers did something a bit groundbreaking on his show, "Late Night with Seth Meyers." On Feb. 22, he invited a world-renowned climate change scientist to his show as a guest. The scientist was Ben Santer, who is arguably most famous for these 12 words he authored in 1995: "The balance of evidence suggests a discernible human influence on global climate." … [Read more...] about Bring Scientists to Late Night
Don’t Bust Under College Pressure
Graphic by Nate Barton Like most topics of our generation, the issue of being an overly-eager college student with little time for anything can be summed up with a simple meme: A triangle with the title "Choose Two," each point representing school, social life or sleep. Scarily relatable, right? Well, that's not how it should be. Ideally, students would have time for it … [Read more...] about Don’t Bust Under College Pressure
Not All Selfies Are Created Equal
Art by Sybil ZhangWe live in a world where women are constantly being told to love themselves exactly the way they are, yet women are simultaneously being shut down for their efforts to love and express themselves, especially through their posts on social media."A body image survey by Today and AOL found that 65 percent of teenage girls said seeing their selfies on social media … [Read more...] about Not All Selfies Are Created Equal
Native Voices Deserve A Place To Be Heard
Graphic by Sarah Kiker I was standing in line at the Starbucks/sushi place in the Caf this week, waiting to place the order for my venti iced coffee, when I heard something that made my blood boil. Two women were standing behind me, and I couldn't help but overhear their conversation regarding the newly installed art exhibit in the Caf. This collection of photographs, … [Read more...] about Native Voices Deserve A Place To Be Heard