Summer Break Should be Shorter
Summer break is swiftly approaching, and many students will not be on campus again until next semester. I have always loved summer break. The weather is beautiful, and you have the opportunity to be outdoors more. You can lounge by the pool, soaking up the sun, or you can wait until it gets dark outside […]
Why You Should Join the Volante’s Exec Team
As I reflect on my entire college experience, I feel more than grateful to have had the chance to be a part of The Volante’s executive team. I started writing opinion articles for The Volante last semester and it has been a rewarding and incredible experience. I decided to take a leap and apply for […]
The Dark Side to Self-Care: Overconsumption, Addiction and Mental Illness
If you scroll through the explore page of any social media app, then there is a likely chance that you will be met with some sort of self-care video depicting various, and sometimes excessive, rituals and practices. Take the trending “Self-Care Sunday” videos for example. No influencer truly believes that a Sunday afternoon cannot be […]
Opinion: My Stance With New Year’s Resolutions
Right before the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, many people pondered in deep thought and began to set resolutions on what they wanted to achieve in 2025. I have always been very intrigued and fascinated by New Year’s resolutions. Why must a person wait until January to make an improved change to themselves […]
Bring Peking Plate Back to the MUC
There were several things I looked forward to this semester, including reuniting with professors and friends, taking more creative writing classes, trying new extracurricular activities, and… eating at Peking Plate at the MUC. Much to my dismay, on the first week of classes, when I walked into the MUC, I could no longer see Peking […]