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
Perspectives
John Tucker must die, or at least stop calling
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
Staff Editorial: Those who fail to educate themselves, fail
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
Nam Knows Best: Avoiding the Slump
I could use a good joke right now. You too? Thought so. What did the buffalo dad say when his son left for college? Bison. And now that you have stopped rolling on the floor with laughter, I will let you in on a little secret: we have reached the halfway point in this semester. So, those quizzes that you thought were “just five points”? Yeah, they … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Avoiding the Slump
Live from London: Greek for a week
I apologize for slacking on getting this post up, as our Greece week long Educational Field Trip was Oct. 1-5. But nonetheless, here it is: We left gloomy, rainy London on Monday morning for hot and sunny Athens, Greece. Prior to our departure, we had a short orientation and we were hyped over the packed itinerary. It included a walk to the Parthenon and Mars Hill, a bus ride … [Read more...] about Live from London: Greek for a week