Recently, the world learned about the tragic, terrorist attack on Nigeria’s Northeastern state of Borno where, on April 14, nearly 300 girls were kidnapped from their boarding school. CNN reported on May 6 that at least 53 of the girls who were kidnapped — all between the ages of 12 and 15 — managed to escape. As this cruel situation starts gaining popular attention in … [Read more...] about 99 Shades of Grey
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Nam Knows Best: Finding Your Spot
It feels crowded everywhere, nowadays. The library barely has an empty computer, the tables by the window are all taken and good luck finding a cubicle that doesn't have someone directly next to you or in front of you or behind you eating an apple or some other crunchy food. Side note: food that should be banned from the library includes apples, chips or any variety of salad … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Finding Your Spot
Letter to the Editor 04.23.14 edition
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. To the students at … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor 04.23.14 edition
Chasing the Dream
Photo Courtesy of Sarah Carey A crowd of people queue outside the doors of AMPLYFi music venue in the heart of Hollywood, Calif., eager to file into the concert space. The blue and green stage lights bounce off the surface of the instruments waiting to be played later that night. The hour strikes 10 p.m. and the sold-out crowd waits anxiously for the arrival of the … [Read more...] about Chasing the Dream
Ring By Spring – “Too Much Pressure?”
Photo Courtesy of Makenzie Taylor Another blind date gone wrong. Another disappointing heartbreak. And another long night alone in your dorm room. With busy schedules, a full workload, and living the life of a committed college student, the modern dating struggle has become prominent. Nowadays, it seems that every person we think we are compatible with are actually the … [Read more...] about Ring By Spring – “Too Much Pressure?”