COLUMN: Americans should prioritize education over prisons
What future are we investing in? Perhaps the costly “war on drugs” is a short-term investment that does not garner further safety nor liberty. Americans would be better served investing in long-term plans to educate impoverished youth and rehabilitate addicts. According to a recent article in The Huffington Post, 2.2 million people are behind bars […]
COLUMN: An unexpectedly pleasant surprise
My most recent date reminded me how important it is to do a self-inventory in order to stay appealing in the dating world. Last week, my editor emailed me a number and a name. She said Elizabeth was on deck to go on a date, and she did not give me any additional information. My […]
COLUMN: Making a wise housing decision is important
It’s that time of year again. Procrastinated assignments are due, and it is time to figure out where you are going to live next year. Many students will face the daunting task of moving off campus, and most are not ready to do so. Speaking from experience, most people will make some mistakes in their […]
COLUMN: People need to speak up about gay marriage
First and foremost, it needs to be said that I am in full support of gay rights, but I feel it is important for both sides of the argument to be heard. That being said there are some legitimate arguments that can be made in support of Proposition 8. The founders did not have much […]
COLUMN: Dating outside the box
Is dating all about getting ambushed? I felt my most recent date was going to be some sort of trap. My editor usually does not give me a lot of background on my dates, but this participant’s self-portrait was so unique, my editor had to share some of the best parts with me. Her application […]
COLUMN: Improvising keeps things fresh
Everyone is busy in college. Maintaining a good GPA, social life and keeping your bank account full can be very difficult. My date for this week got thrown a curveball. Initially, I had made plans to take my date on an outing Thursday night, but she had to cancel at the last minute because of […]
Take a closer look at what student government does
Let’s face it, I’m generally pretty critical of the Student Government Association; however, it is that time of year again. To some, SGA elections appear as pointless as a Minnesota Vikings Super Bowl trophy case. But maybe we should spend more time considering who will represent us. The SGA provides image, influence, and money; subsequently, […]
COLUMN: Little tests make dating miserable
Going into this date, I had very little information on the individual I would be taking. I tried to plan a casual-enough date with changeable enough options, so I took her to eat first, and then out for drinks. After deciding what the date should be like, I worked on deciding what I should look […]
COLUMN: Respect is key for the nation to move forward
We live in a great country that provides all of us an opportunity to openly and publicly debate our leaders decisions and policies in an open manner. But that election has passed. Win, lose or draw the people who are elected are our leaders. While the public is still allowed to disagree with them, American […]
College provides a way to look at sex
College is supposed to be a time of learning and self-discovery. Besides attending classes and gaining academic knowledge, it is an introduction to adult life. Sex is one of those aspects of life that people do not converse about openly. However, college is a time when many people have their sexual awakening. It is only […]