Millennials are a special generation that grew up during one the largest revolutions in history, the technology revolution. Most of us grew up with computers, internet, cell phones and social media. We are the product of the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. We live our lives on the edge, and we can’t seem to concentrate… Continue reading Column: Making sense of dating in the Millenial age
Category: Viewpoints
Column: Is Black Friday getting in the way of Thanksgiving?
Across the country, Americans are getting ready to celebrate some of the biggest days of the year: Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Over the past few years, Black Friday has become an increasingly huge deal, but is it getting in the way of Thanksgiving? Companies including Walmart, JCPenney, Target and many more try to outdo each… Continue reading Column: Is Black Friday getting in the way of Thanksgiving?
Editorial: Net Neutrality: Why should we care?
During the past few months, net neutrality has been a major political issue, but many are still uninformed as to what it’s all about. On Dec. 23, 2010, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) introduced the Open Internet Order which, according to the FCC, “requires transparency and prohibits blocking and unreasonable discrimination to protect Internet openness.”… Continue reading Editorial: Net Neutrality: Why should we care?
Gender-Neutral Pronouns
Gender-Neutral Pronouns By: Mariah Whitney People have been advocating for gender-equality for a little over a century. Just 100 years ago women received the right to vote. The fight for women’s rights still continues as many feminists are actively fighting for equal pay and equal work. Over the past few decades the idea of gender… Continue reading Gender-Neutral Pronouns
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Column: Some life lessons learned while studying abroad
Pretty much anyone I talked to before I left to study in London this semester told me that it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, that being truly immersed in another culture cannot happen after “real life” sets in. More importantly, they offered the insight that it would be an invaluable asset to set myself apart from… Continue reading Column: Some life lessons learned while studying abroad
48th Annual CMAs
The CMAs is dubbed one of country music’s biggest night, and last night proved this to be true. Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley are two of the best hosts the CMAs have had. Their quick wit, jokes, and songs poke fun of artist in the business and also problems that we are facing today. All… Continue reading 48th Annual CMAs
Editorial: End-of-life options should be taken into consideration now
In recent weeks the media has been ablaze with the story of a young woman named Brittany Maynard. Maynard, 29, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor at the beginning of this year. In the spring when Maynard was given less than six months to live, she and her husband made the decision to relocate… Continue reading Editorial: End-of-life options should be taken into consideration now
Column: Men get hairy for awareness of prostate cancer
As we enter November, many prepare themselves for Black Friday shopping, hunting seasons, Thanksgiving dinners and daylight saving time. There is also a relatively new November tradition that mainly males participate in, known as “No-Shave November.” During “No-Shave November,” men become acquainted with not shaving and letting their hair and beards grow freely like mountain… Continue reading Column: Men get hairy for awareness of prostate cancer