If there is one thing that philosophy classes and engaging in hot button discussions have taught me, it’s that strong opinions are a funny thing, and not suited for everyone or every circumstance. It’s not that I particularly like or dislike strong opinions, or even that they don’t have a place in writing and conversation, but strong opinions are like strong alcohols. Unless you are … Continue reading On Opinions
The fall weather brings with it midterms, an endless supply of Instagram photos of pumpkin spice lattes, and dreary clouded weather. It’s the time of year when students settle into their schedule and do their best to coast through finals and hope to make it through to J-term. This kind of complacency can feel incredibly satisfying; because let’s face it, writing an eight page summary … Continue reading Rekindling Your Fire
I used to love my smartphone. It’s a one-stop shop of entertainment, productivity, and procrastination. I loved being able to do it all on one device: play games, watch YouTube videos, listen to music on several different venues, take awesome pictures, answer an email within minutes of receiving it, and of course: Facebook. I am not the most internet-inclined person in the world, but I … Continue reading Unplugged
As college students, we are all aware that we are spending quite a bit of money to receive our degree. We get a nice little reminder once in a while to let us know about our student loans, outstanding student account charges, and all of that fun stuff. It can be very taxing and stressful for all of us, even with scholarships and aid. But … Continue reading Germany’s Putting Education First
Recently, the administration decided to not allow any further public gatherings in the cafeteria. Giving the student body vague explanations to justify such a radical and unforeseen change in a policy that affects a large percentage of the students on campus. Apparently one of the reasons for this policy change was that some members of the student body felt “uncomfortable” when some of these gatherings … Continue reading The Cafeteria and other gathering places
We all know what it is like to have that neighbor. You know, that one that does the weirdest things, who keeps things totally meticulous or untamed, the one that has odd company over at all hours of the night, or perhaps the one that never leaves his house. Or maybe your neighbor is always dropping off religious pamphlets and pocket-sized New Testaments. Leaving you … Continue reading Welcome to the Neighborhood
By now, most people have heard of a new app that’s sweeping the nation called Yik Yak. For those who don’t know, Yik Yak is an “anonymous messaging app” where you can upload a limited character post, similar to twitter, and it is posted based on location and region, usually within a ten-mile radius. People can use it however they choose, add their own names … Continue reading Yik Yak: Taking College By Storm
Political views aside, it’s likely that you’re eighteen years of age or older and eligible to vote. If you’re attentive of your ability to use that right, you’ll also know that election day is Nov 4, just a few days away. Though most young Americans are able to vote, many decide not to do so. Several incentives to abstain are that some believe their vote … Continue reading Voting: Your Most Basic Right
In the aftermath of World War II, two theories on international relations were put to the test: the Heartland Theory and the Rimland Theory. Anyone who has ever played the board game Risk knows that whomever controls Russia has the most bonus points and an entrance into almost every part of the world. This in essence is the Heartland Theory, or the idea that whoever … Continue reading Middle East Policy
Most times when we meet new people we ask, “so what do you do?” We ask someone what his or her job is because we want to know more about him or her. They usually respond something like: I am a painter. I was a cook. I am an accountant. I was a banker. I am a doctor. One potential reason why we ask such … Continue reading Avoiding the Job Trap
