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Letter: Carry That Weight Day

Letter: Carry That Weight Day

April 22, 2014

Dear Editor, As sexual assault on college campuses has made its way to the forefront of national concern in the past year, educational institutions across America are in the midst of a complete overhaul...

Is There Such A Thing As a Bad Experience?

Is There Such A Thing As a Bad Experience?

April 9, 2014

By Delia Grizzard I have a friend who always says there is “no such thing as a bad experience,” and I never knew how to feel about that philosophy. While I don’t think that friend has ever had...

Pope John Paul II: Commemorating a  20th Century Hero

Pope John Paul II: Commemorating a 20th Century Hero

April 9, 2014

By David Birkdale At Pope John Paul II’s funeral on April 8, 2005, crowds of people gathered to pay their respects, spontaneously chanted “Santo subito!” or “Sainthood now,” a testimony to...

Rachel Frederickson gained 20 lbs. back after losing 60 percent of her body fat. (Trae Patton/AP)

In Losing Weight, Finding Balance

April 9, 2014

By Andrew Santis Four years ago I weighed 210 pounds, the heaviest I have been in my entire life. I was only a sophomore in high school, and looking back at pictures of that time always shocks me....

Eric Gay/AP, Lt. Gen. Mark Milley, the senior officer at Fort Hood, and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) address the media after the shootings.(Courtesy of Flickr)

Serving Those Who Serve

April 9, 2014

By ANDREW SANTIS STAFF WRITER Last week, four people, including the gunman, were killed and 16 others wounded at the Fort Hood army post in Texas. This is the same Army base where U.S. Army Major...

Student debt after college, due to a lack of non-loan financial aid, has become an incredibly important issue. (John Walker/ Creative Commons)

In the Face of Debt, Hoping for a Pay-Off

April 9, 2014

  By ABIGAIL HEINEMEYER The college experience is like nothing else. It is composed of amazing friendships, life-altering classes and priceless memories. ...But are they priceless? Many college students...

Cultural Events have good food and good times, but they are relatively unknown among many students on campus. (Courtesy of Shamir Zamiruddin)

Why It’s Time to Cultivate Diversity’s Roots on Campus

April 9, 2014

By FELICIA CZOCHANSKI It is OK to admit that once in a while, when walking around campus, you feel like you are seeing the same people over and over again. The repetition becomes somewhat monotonous....

Sarah Skrobala and Nevin Kulangara.

Editorial: Vote Nevin and Sarah

April 6, 2014

By The Editorial Board United Student Government (USG) elections are Thursday, April 10 and Friday, April 11. USG is here to represent the students and be an important liaison between the student body...

Change Your Mind: It’s Human

Change Your Mind: It’s Human

April 3, 2014

By Canton Winer As graduation comes around the bend, seniors undoubtedly feel inundated with unsolicited advice. That being said, the advice of this column may be too late for those graduating in less...

Privilege Requires Responsibility

Privilege Requires Responsibility

March 26, 2014

By Sarah Allison Growing up, my mom used to talk to my sister and me about our privileges, such as watching cartoons on Saturday mornings or eating ice cream after dinner. She frequently reminded us that...

Why Are We Afraid of Race?

Why Are We Afraid of Race?

March 26, 2014

By CANTON WINER COLUMNIST In my semester in South Africa, I’ve come to appreciate many of the privileges of life in the United States. In most aspects — access to education, public transportation,...

The ceiling of the Apollo Theatre (R) in London collapsed this past December, prompting discussion about theatre safety. (Courtesy of Wikimedia)

Actors, Not Audience, Should Break A Leg

March 26, 2014

By RICHARD BORDELON OPINION EDITOR The evening audience of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at London’s Apollo Theatre in the West End on Dec. 19, 2013 did not get to experience the...

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