Graphic by Nate Barton"Let's eat Grandpa," or, "Let's eat, Grandpa." Proper punctuation can save lives. But there's something you might've been doing wrong all along, and it may not be your fault. The Oxford comma is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as "an optional comma before the word 'and' at the end of a list." That being said, the word "optional" can be taken under loose … [Read more...] about Flaws and Strengths of the Oxford Comma
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Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Courtesy of Amanda Langston “I actually knew my passport number before I ever even knew a home address; I knew international travel safety videos by heart before I'd heard the American Pledge of Allegiance. I had never kept up with a Kardashian, or seen any Star Wars movie. I only pretended to know who Luke Skywalker was to try and fit in.”When freshman Amanda … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Photo by Jeff Haas“As I was floating there, I thought about how my entire body and my mind were completely at the mercy of the sensory deprivation tank. But in that, God spoke to me and said ‘I am the one in control of your life, nothing else. Give up the reins to me, and I will guide you.’”When sophomore Jeff Haas first heard about sensory deprivation … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Avoid Unnecessary Conflict
Art by Peau PorotesanoCommon wisdom tells us the two topics we should never bring up in polite conversation are religion and politics. As the 2016 presidential election nears, however, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to avoid the latter. Yet, while we may be tempted to bounce ideas off those around us, we should refrain from relying on our parents’ opinions. … [Read more...] about Avoid Unnecessary Conflict
Separate the Controversy from the Catalyst
Graphic by Nate Barton Outside of the Super Bowl, I don't watch professional football, and I’m certainly not familiar with many players’ names. Recently, however, I’ve found it impossible to avoid one name in particular: Colin Kaepernick, quarterback for the 49ers. After refusing to stand for the national anthem during a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on … [Read more...] about Separate the Controversy from the Catalyst