Art by Peau Porotesano Humor seems to be something that the whole world can appreciate. No matter what tragedies, sadness or hardships the world is facing, we can all come together in these times and unite under comedy. “Saturday Night Live” has provided this unison in humor, and on Feb. 15, it celebrated 40 years of being on the air, making people … [Read more...] about ‘SNL’ Serves As Comic Relief for 40 Years
Perspectives
Seek Help without Being Afraid
The French Alps plane crash tragedy has left many looking for explanations as to why this occurred. According to an article published on April 1 in the New York Times titled “Lufthansa Faces Mounting Challenges as More Details of Germanwings Crash Emerge,” co-pilot Andreas Lubitz took control of Flight 9525 and deliberately crashed it in the French Alps, killing … [Read more...] about Seek Help without Being Afraid
Leap into Space: Mars Awaits Humanity
Art by Chris Chen I lived in Colorado as a kid, away from cities and shopping malls, in a rural town called Roxborough. We had an amazing view of the stars from our house; no city lights took away from the sky’s grandeur. As a kid, I was also a science fiction fanatic and often read books or played video games in which characters left Earth and traveled into space. Now … [Read more...] about Leap into Space: Mars Awaits Humanity
Equestrian Bonds Hold Strong
No, I didn’t buy my riding pants at American Apparel. No, they don’t sell these boots at Nordstrom, but that’s a good try; and no, I don’t race in the Kentucky Derby. Despite popular belief, equestrians don’t “just sit there” when they ride. It’s not a hobby; it’s a sport. I’m still known as the crazy horse girl by … [Read more...] about Equestrian Bonds Hold Strong
New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions can be exciting or terrifying. For some students, resolutions are nothing more than looming expectations that produce stress and guilt when not fulfilled. For others, these resolutions are symbolic representations of working toward a fruitful and productive year. Students shared what they wish to change or accomplish in 2015. Overall, many students … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions
