Emily Bruzzo Editor-in-Chief There was once a time not long ago when I wanted to pursue a doctorate; I imagined how amazing (and heavy) that completed dissertation would feel in my hands. But I realized academia wasn’t for me. It quickly became apparent to me that I was a creature designed for “doing” — not theorizing about “doing.” I wanted to talk to people; I … Continue reading Higher education’s relevancy
Boderline Personality Disorder Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer In continuing my advocacy for a cultural conversation about mental health, I would like to shine some light on an essentially unknown mental illness. You may have heard of it if you’ve seen the 1999 film “Girl, Interrupted” in which Winona Ryder’s character is diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). BPD is a mental illness that has … Continue reading Mental Health Monthly
Matthew Johnson Sports Editor As a fan of Kanye West’s music, the disdain he receives from most people amazes me. And before you glance your eyes to another article due to the fact I said I am a fan of Kanye West’s music, please reread what I just wrote. I am a fan of West’s music and not his antics. Unfortunately, others are … Continue reading Millennial Moment
Jackson Cooper Staff Writer I don’t know why I still have a Facebook. Now, I can understand Tumblr, because it’s always entertaining. And Twitter, well, let’s just say a lot of important people are on Twitter. However, Facebook is just more personal, like what MySpace was to us ‘90s kids back in the day. Currently, Facebook has evolved into what Instagram was when … Continue reading Top ways to make people think your life is better than it is….on FACEBOOK
Over the summer, a series of videos ascertained by the Center for Medical Progress documented questionable abortion practices at multiple Planned Parenthood facilities across the country. Is this revelation proof that Planned Parenthood should be stripped of its ability to offer abortions, or is this just an obverblown and partisan story? Planned Parenthood should be defunded Mark Parent Opinions Editor The issue of ridding Planned … Continue reading Planned Parenthood
Adam Griffin Staff writer ince the attacks of 9/11, Americans have been faced with the threat of radical Islam. In response, the U.S. has entered into two wars, enacted legislation that violates civil liberties and engaged in a battle for the hearts and minds of the Islamic world — often losing that particular battle. Yet, the rise of Islamophobia following the 9/11 attacks continues … Continue reading America and radicalism
Jackson Cooper Staff Writer “What I’ve made for you today is a rustic-style, raspberry reduction, garnished with a smooth roasted peanut spread, spread across a thick slice of white bread with another slice of bread holding the flavors in place. Really, what I’m doing this for is my dad…he was always a chef, he’s the reason I started cooking, and I know (sniff) … Continue reading Top 5 recipes any poor college kid can make
Mark Parent Opinions Editor This past Sunday night, I was locked in a medieval torture chamber. Well, not really. The truth is that I had the wonderful opportunity to attend a local Bernie Sanders political rally on behalf of The Carolinian; as you can probably guess, I decided that socialism is not my forte. Sanders, the socialist senator from Vermont, was somehow able to draw … Continue reading Temporary tie dye: A conservative’s experience at a Bernie Sanders Rally
Quinn Hunter Layout Editor Many things have been said about creating art. Coming into college, I knew none of those things, and I am sure neither do a bulk of the first-year art students. So here is the very best of 3.25 years of art school in two columns. You won’t find great ideas in the clouds. Ideas are not hiding somewhere, and you have … Continue reading Art still has rules! Notes from a senior
The issue of gun control is, by all accounts, hyper-partisan and prone to inaction. Yet, in light of frequent mass shootings, it is important to reexamine the arguments surrounding the effectiveness of an assault weapons ban, which is often touted as a panacea to these instances of mass violence. An assault weapons ban, which was the law of the land for an entire decade, would … Continue reading Assault Weapons Ban
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