Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer Whether it’s caused by a much-needed late night study session before a final exam, struggling to wake up for an eight o’clock class, or needing to properly function after remaining awake for sixteen hours, college students run almost entirely on caffeine in some shape or form. Ranges of caffeinated drinks from docile tea to extreme energy drinks are utilized daily … Continue reading The Horrors of a World without Coffee
Brianna Wilson Staff Writer Everyone loves going to the local pet store to play with all of the purebred puppies. There are so many options to choose from, so many breeds. There are so many wagging tails and wet noses. It’s almost impossible not to share the excitement of all the people and puppies around you. You pick out which breed you would like … Continue reading The Puppy Shopping Problem
Sarah Swindell Opinions Editor There was once a time when books were treasured. Monks spent ages composing each page like a work of art with fine detailing and decoration framing each passage. As fine and exquisite as the gold leaf and special colored inks, literature was a fine rarity. Keep in mind that many of these books were religious, but it still was … Continue reading Literature in the Digital Age
Zackary Wiggins Staff Writer Like a lot of my articles, I like to put a disclaimer at the beginning just so all the readers know where I stand and any bias that I may have towards a topic. Disclaimer: Hillary Clinton is one of my favorite people and one of my biggest role models. I worked hard for her during the primaries, even while … Continue reading Leave Hillary Alone
Brianna Wilson Staff Writer Frequent crying, waking up at 4 a.m., thousands of diaper changes, and various bodily fluids ending up on you. These are some of the staples of motherhood. While motherhood can be one of the most fulfilling experiences for certain women, it isn’t for everyone. It certainly isn’t something that all women are ready for when a pregnancy occurs. Being ready … Continue reading The Judging of Abortion
Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer For many college is a new experience; one that new students are often less than prepared for. Along with an extreme increase in the amount of work, there is also stress, expectations, and much more to juggle upon arriving at the grounds. To make matters more difficult for the average student, we are, for the most part, going on our … Continue reading Students and Staff: The Interpersonal Relations and Lack Thereof
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer “As of late, it has become apparent that some individuals who are not really interested in meaningful dialogue attend town halls just to create disruptions and media spectacles.” “This is particularly unfortunate because it leads to a scenario in which only the loudest voices in the room can be heard and very little meaningful discussion can actually occur.” “While I am … Continue reading The Republican Town Hall Reality
Sarah Swindell Staff Writer There was a time in my life I did not consider myself a feminist. Before torches are lit and pitchforks are gathered, know it was because I did not know I needed to. It was not a word in my everyday vocabulary. Feminists belonged in history, and the world around me seemed to reflect a society that respected and revered women. … Continue reading Valuing Women in March and Beyond
Zackary Wiggins Staff Writer We live in a time of uncertainty. A time when, in terms of the Earth’s climate, we are entering uncharted territory due to the extreme pollution, and destruction of our planet. Climate change is happening at a terrifying rate. It is an obvious truth. The data in favor of climate change being exaggerated by humans is undeniable. Even if a certain … Continue reading College Students and the Environment
Brianna Wilson Staff Writer Etiquette and Professionalism. Both seemingly harmless social implementations that are used to ensure appropriate and formal behavior among peers and colleagues, and among all members of high society and the professional world. They are guidelines, but they also dictate the behavior of all people who try to function within these worlds. The general rules are to wear appropriate clothing, have appropriate … Continue reading The Rules We Never Really Say but Always Use
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