Hello, world. I am very pleased to make your acquaintance, and I hope that this new Perspectives column dedicated to my own obsessive rants will benefit your lives in some way. My writing style has been called quirky and, truthfully, I am the oddest person I know. I am a sophomore, a Thai food addict. I live in comfy clothes. My favorite animal is an otter. Now that we … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: The Sophomore Exodus
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Love Knows No Bounds
History Professor Stewart Davenport and his wife, Mary, pose with their 4-year-old daughter, Shiloh. Photo by Megan Williams It was early morning on July 11, 1958 when Virginia sheriffs took a couple into custody because they were in an interracial relationship, thus breaking the law. Richard and Mildred Loving had been dating for a few years prior, but just five weeks before … [Read more...] about Love Knows No Bounds
Best Albums of the Year
Photo Courtesy of Matt Biddulph//Creative Commons For those who think punk is not political anymore: Against Me!’s “Transgender Dysphoria Blues”: This is the most important album of the year, but hold tight to that umbrella. While much of the coverage of the album focused on the band’s “frontman,” Laura Jane Grace (who was then known as Tom Gabel), the album itself is a … [Read more...] about Best Albums of the Year
Joshua Taylor: striving to compete with the best
For many athletes it is a dream to become a member of a prestigious team and to play major tournaments. For the 6-foot-8 freshman Joshua Taylor, who has been a part of the U.S. Men’s Junior National Team, those dreams have become a reality. After he graduated from Punahou school, where he was a vital part of the men’s volleyball team, he moved from his native Hawaii to … [Read more...] about Joshua Taylor: striving to compete with the best
Live and love like man’s best friend
Almost everyone has heard the old expression that dogs are man’s best friend. As a passionate dog lover myself, I completely agree with this saying. However, after spending time with my dog this weekend, I have discovered that perhaps dogs are really man’s best teacher. This weekend I went home to enjoy some quality rest and relaxation with my family; I also had the … [Read more...] about Live and love like man’s best friend
