Probably the most nerve wracking part about beginning the college life is sharing a room … with a stranger. Unlike class loads and extracurriculars, that first-year roommate is entirely luck of the draw for most people. This pairing can make or break a college experience because, like it or not, interacting with each other on a daily basis is almost unavoidable. It’s rare that a … Continue reading The roommate agenda
As humans, we have a psychological need to answer the big questions in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? How did I get here? What does it all mean? As humans, we have a psychological need to answer the big questions in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? How did I get here? What does it all mean? This is where religion … Continue reading The Structures of Meaning
Father Time certainly waits for no one and spares no victims. Our pets, beloved—and not so beloved—family members, and weird dudes you met in high school all eventually get old and fade away. I always thought that the nonmaterial things in our age of digital permanence would last forever. Oh, how I was wrong. Indie-rock—the cool music we all should have listened to in high … Continue reading Where did all the good music go?
Fall has officially started! Which means it’s time for: sweaters, pumpkin spice, falling leaves, and crisp mornings, it’s also the start of flu season. For those who don’t know the flu (influenza virus) is a common virus that is easily spread throughout college campuses. Don’t let the fear of the flu ruin your fall, but make sure you do simple things to keep your body … Continue reading Winter is Coming
Looking back on the glory days of childhood, there appeared to be an impressive amount of toys to tempt and occupy one’s time. My days were spent in the midst of either a Barbie explosion or a surprisingly detailed Playmobil town. Nearly twelve years after receiving my first American Girl Doll, my expanded and admittedly obnoxious collection is still on proud display. Just about everyone … Continue reading Are young minds being manipulated?
Reality TV shows have struck a chord with both American and international viewers since 2002 with the first seasons of American Idol and Survivor. Although reality TV has been around since 1950, it wasn’t until the transformation into glitz and drama (which Hollywood is known for) that reality television’s popularity skyrocketed. A common argument in favor of these shows is that they involve real people … Continue reading Reality TV: Awful for everyone
Over the years, I’ve heard many people say things such as: “Growing older is an enriching experience; you become wiser, and it is something that you should embrace.” While aging is inevitable, I can tell you right now- it is something I am not looking forward to; not for myself, my family members, or anyone really. As someone who has grown up around elderly people, … Continue reading Age is scary
Growing up I listened to The Current almost religiously. This is because this was the only station my dad listened to, unless he was in a particularly good mood and let my sister and I listen to Top Hits every once in awhile. Because of this, I was introduced to a vast amount of local musicians. I did not realize that this was out of … Continue reading Support local artists!
It’s a new school year at Gustavus Adolphus College. For some of us, that means new roommates and sharing a confined area with someone you barely know. You may have some opinions that differ, but what if your new roommate has a greatly different personality and energy level than you? Or maybe they’re on the complete opposite side of the political spectrum? What can you … Continue reading Let’s be Frank about getting along
In the dead center of Hurricane Season, my mom and I made the astute decision to go on a road trip to the coast of Texas. Five days into our sightseeing, beach-walking, pina-colada-drinking vacation, we woke up to steely skies and urgent text messages from family and friends. We turned on the Weather Channel to see that what had been the relatively harmless tropical storm … Continue reading In the face of the storm
