Staff Writer- Bao Vu A few weeks ago, I read an article by Grace. Grace shared her study abroad journey in Germany—a journey that was lonely, yet not truly alone—telling of meadows and a soul that was, and always is, connected to many other souls. Perhaps, here in the US, right alongside all of you, I am also finding a similar journey. My journey began … Continue reading My First Semester in the U.S.
Staff Writer- William Tran I sat on the familiar bus leaving the city, heading back to my hometown to celebrate the New Year with my family. I had taken this route for years, yet somehow every trip felt different. As the bus rolled away from high-rise buildings, slipping past the lights and the traffic, I watched society shift in layers—from the city to the town … Continue reading Are We Building a Wealthy Nation or a Happy One?
Staff Writer- Mary Athorp Being a Gustie comes with a few staple traditions, whether it’s painting the rock behind Old Main, watching a football game on the slope around the field, giving Gus a high five, or snagging a snack from the Midnight Express. But perhaps the most wholesome tradition of them all is one that Gusties do when the weather is at its worst … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season to be Traying
Staff Writer- Will Tran In the modern world of music—where a new subgenre seems to appear every week, and Spotify invents a few more playlist names every month that sound more like food descriptions (“Creamy Pop,” “Chill Vibes,” “Deep Focus”)—genre labels that once felt familiar are slowly turning into a joke. They were created to help us understand music, yet sometimes they are the very … Continue reading Labels That Don’t Fit: When Categories Fail to Describe Sound
Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita Since Thanksgiving break, there has been a plethora of new films arriving at movie theaters across the country, one of which is Zootopia 2. Love it or hate it, many of us watched the first film when we were little kids back in 2016. Personally, I really liked the first film and was overjoyed when I found out that there would … Continue reading Zootopia 2: Was it Worth the Hype?
Staff Writer- Mary Athorp Dancing with the Stars season 34 has come and gone, and with it, my sense of peace and joy this winter season. Just kidding… kind of. But, let’s talk about it. This season was no less riveting than the other 33 seasons… if not more so, due to the diverse set of personalities this season was stocked with. A while back, … Continue reading DWTS Season 34 Wrapped…What Do We Do Now?
Staff Writer- William Tran In Vietnam, in the land where people rise even before the sun, smiles are the first thing that brightens a new day. Among the mountains rolling like waves and the terraced fields stretching toward the sky, mornings in my hometown always begin with a chill sharp enough to make any newcomer pause. Fog blankets the valley, wooden roofs fade in and … Continue reading The Land That Always Smiles
Opinion Editor- Soph White Imagine–it’s 2017, you were born at a young age, and unfortunately, are in middle school with a bunch of small haters. You come upon the glory and awe that is YouTube “Let’s Plays”. You thrive in the fanfiction world of Jacksepticeye and Markiplier (aka Septiplier) and watch Yandere Simulator by creators like Bijuu Mike. Years and years of watching “Let’s Plays,” … Continue reading “Let’s Play” Games That Have Lived Up to the Hype
Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita When I was sixteen years old, I discovered Mafalda while watching TV with my grandma. We were lounging on the couch, casually listening to a channel called Telemundo, when a news reporter began talking about this exhibit in Mexico City showcasing Mafalda, an Argentinian comic strip. Footage of the exhibition and the drawings created by the artist flashed across the screen. … Continue reading Mafalda: a Hidden Treasure in the Comic World
Staff Writer- Mary Athorp Let’s not beat around the bush here: Daylight Savings Time sucks. Okay, that was a bit dramatic and a little vulgar. Let me try again. Daylight Savings Time is… not my favorite thing in the world. There’s just something about the sky getting dark at four o’clock that makes me want to curl up into the fetal position and cry until … Continue reading Taking a Stand Against Daylight Savings
