Perspectives

There comes a time in every young whippersnapper’s life when he or she must question the established order of things. Each of us at some point has probably heard the call of childhood and felt liberty’s gentle yet anxious tug on your coattails as you mechanically scribble down notes from a lecture you probably won’t even attempt to remember until that 12 hour span before your … [Read more...] about The grading system stifles individual success

In the painfully long and awkward tunnel leading from adolescence into adulthood, there are several obligatory rites of passage that shatter one’s childish illusions and leave a jaded shell of a person where there once was starry-eyed wonderment. We all remember with vivid intensity the day we discovered our parents were Santa Claus or that Barney was really a man in an … [Read more...] about Weighing the future of America

Dear Grace, Lately I’ve been dealing with an overly eager guy. He texts me every day asking me out, and all I give him are vague answers and non-responses. It’s been going on for almost a month now, though, and I’m starting to get annoyed. What should I do?  Sincerely,  Tell Him to Back Off Dear THTBO, To be completely honest this question is somewhat of a challenge for me … [Read more...] about John Tucker must die, or at least stop calling

As Election Day approaches, college students across the nation are witnessing one of the most polarized presidential races in their lifetimes. This year, however, marks the first time most college students are eligible to vote in a presidential election. Throughout the election season, the candidates have sparred on the topics presenting Americans the most concern, such as the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Those who fail to educate themselves, fail