Opinion
Social media has more positive impacts than negative
In a time where the digital age has been rising, there has been an ongoing debate on whether or not the implementation of social media in daily life is a good thing or if it can be harmful. When used in healthy amounts and consumed in a positive manner, social media can be very beneficial. […]
“Euphoria:” The 410
I don’t know if it’s just in my circle of friends, but “Euphoria” seems to be taking the world by storm. From Instagram to Twitter, people are posting their opinions on the show and its infamous characters. Now I’m not a big fan of social media so I am going to get into some of […]
Shakespeare is still relevant today
William Shakespeare died more than 400 years ago, but we are still required to study his plays and sonnets. High school and university students alike study Shakespeare’s life and work. Why is he still relevant today? As a teenager, I might not have appreciated Shakespeare’s work, but it doesn’t mean it is irrelevant. No matter […]
Editorial: There’s no “right” way to self-care
Scrambling to complete assignments, skipping meals to make it to your next class and losing sleep trying to study for upcoming midterms – college life is far from the dream. You might find yourself getting a coffee for breakfast or skipping a workout to make room in your busy schedule. It’s not a bad thing, […]
The importance of reading
Reading is a reward. Falling in love with a plot, characters and everything in between, reading serves to spark imagination in those daring enough to embark on the epic journey. Books create thinkers, philosophers and future authors. Beyond reading’s ability to serve a student with writing, speaking and composing skills, books help to create an […]
Go figure, it’s harder than I thought
This past year I have been working at an ice rink. It is a lot of fun and a pretty easy job. Thankfully, I never had to learn how to ice skate while I was there. But with the Winter Olympics around the corner, I wanted to see how well I could do. I knew […]
PSA: You don’t need to be good at your hobbies
Everyone has hobbies or, at least, everyone should have hobbies. Hobbies are some of the only things that keep college students afloat. Not just college students, most adults. One such captivating hobby is music, which has a unique ability to soothe, inspire, and energize. Learning to play an instrument like the piano can be particularly rewarding. […]
The Super Bowl: a social event, not a sporting event
The Super Bowl is an enormously popular sporting event that takes place every year. Millions of fans and party-goers gather around the TV to watch the game unfold. With time, it has come to be understood that the Super Bowl is not just for the game. The food, halftime show and commercials have become an […]
Editorial: What’s so important? Just change the name!
On Feb 2, 2022, the Washington Football team finally announced their brand-new team name alongside their new logo and custom uniforms. Their new name is the Washington Commanders. This name change initially started July 3, 2020, amidst the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. The team has been under fire for […]
Drowning in content
After the last year or so I’ve had enough Ridley Scott. My main criticism is that I wasn’t bored. Let me explain. I sat through “House of Gucci” and “The Last Duel.” I rewatched “Gladiator.” I even watched season one of Scott’s new show “Raised by Wolves.” Most of these ended up falling flat for […]