Art by Peau Porotesano We remember the good stuff. But to be fair, why wouldn't we? It's far easier to look back on a situation, relationship or event and remember the positive elements over the negative. Unless something quite traumatic has happened, its incredibly easy to gloss over the less favorable days. In my developmental psychology class last semester, we learned … [Read more...] about Don’t Rewind
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True chivalry respects all people
Art by Brooke Muschott "I wouldn't date a guy who didn't open the door for me," said 15-year-old me. I had been taught to believe that if a guy didn't pay on a date, open the car door or offer his coat when it's chilly outside, he was disrespecting me. As I got older, however, I realized that sometimes, the guy who offered me his coat was also constantly objectifying me and … [Read more...] about True chivalry respects all people
Students, Professors: Invest in Relationships
Art by Peau PorotesanoWe, as professors and students, are afforded a unique opportunity working and attending a smaller, Christian university because we can easily communicate and relate to each other. However, we have not been owning this. We desperately need to step out of our bubbles and reach out to each other. How many times have you finished a semester course and felt … [Read more...] about Students, Professors: Invest in Relationships
Words of Worth, Words of Wisdom
Not everyone had the chance to hear Marcus Luttrell speak at Elkins last week, which is unfortunate. His message of perseverance, humility and integrity was simple yet powerful. And those who attended gained a little perspective on what it means to endure and overcome. For those who don’t know, Luttrell is a former Navy SEAL who transitioned into motivational speaking … [Read more...] about Words of Worth, Words of Wisdom
Find Yourself, for Yourself
I recently had an eye-opening conversation with one of my closest friends, at the dinner I took her to for her 20th birthday. We were dressed to the nines at Nobu, with Bradley Cooper sitting two tables away from us (and yes, he’s even better looking in person), an iced tea in my hand and a Diet Coke in hers. During the course of the conversation, the topic began to focus on … [Read more...] about Find Yourself, for Yourself