Art by Chris Chen Nowadays, it’s pretty much impossible for me to scroll through my Facebook feed without being bombarded with pictures of my old high school classmates frolicking around Europe.Most of the time, seeing my friends’ selfies in front of the Eiffel Tower and action shots of them biking over the canals of Amsterdam leads me on a pleasant trip down memory … [Read more...] about Sophomores Don’t All Need to Go Abroad
Perspectives
Love: Push Beyond Societal Labels
Art by Peau PorotesanoSomewhere in Santa Monica, two green skeletons appear on a video screen passionately caressing one another. It is not immediately obvious to the crowd watching who these two people are, but the image of love between them is easily recognized by the crowd. The two mystery lovers come out from behind the screen to reveal themselves to the crowd: they are a … [Read more...] about Love: Push Beyond Societal Labels
This is a safe place
Moral ambiguity, gray areas and romantic country songs all have the same effect: They make me feel itchy. And I’m not talking about the pollen or food allergy kind of itchy (like the kind from hives and eczema, if we are going to get technical with it). I’m thinking of the kind of itchy that starts behind your neck when you are laying in bed. It’s probably because the little … [Read more...] about This is a safe place
Seniors Reflect On College Part 1
Art by Jenny RustdadPeople say college is the best time of a person’s life. “You’ll never get those four years back!” Every time people tell me about their (unsolicited) bucket lists, I can’t help but visualize some type of “Saw VI” device that entraps their heads inside a bucket and doesn’t let go until everything is crossed off. … [Read more...] about Seniors Reflect On College Part 1
Let’s Erase Athletic Stereotypes
I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t confront some sort of stereotype this week. While I’ve done my fair share of addressing grievances of minority groups in America, I have done little to explore the labels assigned to celebrated groups on campus — especially athletes. While most of us realize that the image of the dumb jock is very much pervasive, I can’t shake the … [Read more...] about Let’s Erase Athletic Stereotypes