One thing that many college students dislike, aside from 8 a.m. classes and busy work, is politics. This is understandable considering political apathy seems to be on the rise with our generation. Whether this is due to the increasing polarization of America’s political parties, the gridlock Congress has been in for the last three years, or other reasons is subject to debate, but what is … Continue reading Drugs: Distorted Perceptions and Stigmas
Tattoos! You’ve heard of them, I’ve heard of them, we all know what they are. They’re becoming more commonplace as the years go by, yet businesses and other organizations still tend to frown on them. Why is that? I have a tattoo on my right bicep, and I love it. I think it’s a really awesome piece of art done by a really awesome artist, … Continue reading Tattoos’ Taboos
This subject really pisses me off. I feel that if I talk about it, even though it applies to me, I won’t be able to accurately describe it or the stigma that surrounds its existence. What I’d really like to discuss in this week’s segment is mental illness and the negative views our society has about it. Since I was about fifteen years old, I’ve … Continue reading The Double-Edged Sword
Over the past few days there has been a lot of news about the recent meeting during the Summit of the Americas in Panama City. The Summit marks the first time in over 50 years that the U.S. and Cuba have publically met. In addition to the meeting, President Obama has requested to remove Cuba from the list of State Sponsored Terrorism. While still in … Continue reading U.S. and Cuba Renew Relations
Scenario one: A hazy mist hangs in the air, and there is a certain light falling that wasn’t there when you left home this morning. The mist suddenly becomes a downpour – nature creating a background music of harsh drops hitting the stone street and the rumbling thunder surrounding the city block. You look up at the rain thinking about the umbrella that is still … Continue reading Lost Wanderlust
I’ve already spoken about climate change in the past, and I’m sure people are sick of the topic. I know I am, mostly because it shouldn’t really be a topic of debate. Now, this isn’t going to be an article talking at you about climate change and how it’s ruining the world, et-cetera, et-cetera. Instead, you’re going to hear about some current events that, while … Continue reading Climate Who?
Who are you? What is your identity? There are numerous ways one can go about answering these questions. Maybe you thought of some of the following examples: “I am a good student…a charismatic person…an athlete…a singer…a trustworthy friend…poor…somebody who has achieved a lot…” These examples all share one thing, they are temporary characteristics. If you define yourself as a basketball player, then who are you … Continue reading Choosing An Eternal Identity
Here is a maxim for your everyday life: always be discreet. All of you who are reading this and smirking, I bet I can guess a handful of things you are thinking about doing discreetly. But I promise none of them are related to what I am about to discuss. Because it is one of our pillars, there is a large and determined presence for … Continue reading Always Be Discreet
I’m a busy person. I participate in a number of extracurricular activities outside of my basic coursework and as I move through college that basic load just seems to get heavier and heavier. This particular semester, I have a number of classes that I would describe as “assignment-heavy.” These are the classes that expect you to complete assignments and turn them in nearly daily – … Continue reading Work Your Hobbies Back Into Your Life
The death penalty is always a touchy subject. Death in general tends to evoke discomfort in a lot of people. It makes sense, we’re mortal creatures, and we like living, so dying isn’t really something we want at the moment. We literally try to extend our lives for as long as we possibly can to escape death. Don’t worry, though. This isn’t going to be … Continue reading The Death of Executions?
