Art by Sacha Irick I’m just a bit obsessed with the written word. As an English major, that might be obvious. However, even people who aren’t reading books every day for their major classes still enjoy a good book every now and then. People connect to writing in a way that can sometimes not be truly explained or understood. Authors can express loss, heartbreak, joy and … [Read more...] about Book Censorship Halts Social Progress
Perspectives
Nam Knows Best: Noms for Nam
Fine dining at our dear old Waves Cafeteria So sue me: I love the Caf. I love Marina who always asks me if I’ve had my coffee yet. I love the sample cups by the salad bar. I love the salad bar. I love the french fries. I love the bowl of Craisins because they are perfect if you just need something sweet and want to fool yourself into thinking you're eating a fruit but you're … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Noms for Nam
Domestic Abuse is Everyone’s Concern
I witnessed domestic abuse as a child. Ray Rice’s physical abuse of his then fiancée, Janay Palmer Rice, hit too close to home, for myself and the thousands of others who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse. When I was in third grade I lived in a domestic violence shelter with my mom and two younger brothers. This shelter was designed to be a safe, hideaway for … [Read more...] about Domestic Abuse is Everyone’s Concern
Nam Knows Best: Why I am Unfriending You
Quality, not quantity. Ever. I felt really popular today. During the short walk that it is from my 8 a.m. biochemistry class to the Caf to re-caffeinate myself and say hi to Marina at the register, I said hi to at least seven people. That guy that I met during NSO. That girl who lived in my dorm sophomore year. Some guy that I met at a send-off party. My baby brother’s … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Why I am Unfriending You
Prime Time TV Changes its Color
With the recent surge of popularity of “Scandal” (Season 4 premiere of 9.8 million viewers, Entertainment Weekly), “How to Get Away with Murder” (series premiere of 14 million viewers, Entertainment Weekly) and “Black-ish” (series premiere of 10.8 million viewers, Entertainment Weekly), there is seemingly a quest to infiltrate the white culture that has dominated television for … [Read more...] about Prime Time TV Changes its Color