College experiences make big difference
The best way to describe who I was, as a freshman, is scared. I was scared of having a good time, of expanding my comfort zone, being so far from home and learning new things about myself. I didn’t come…
Quest day deserves regard
The 35th annual Quest symposium will be on Wednesday and will showcase a number of different student presentations all in the never ending “quest for knowledge.” Over 100 presentations will occur over the course of the day, covering a wide…
Plus-sized models need recategorizing
What is beauty to you? Beauty is often defined in a sentence like “beauty is being tall,” “beauty is about having a pretty face,” or “beauty is having a Victoria’s Secret model body.” We have been manipulated by advertisements and…
Leader of chant from SAE in Oklahoma apologizes
Three weeks ago, Levi Pettit was caught on film leading a racist chant while on a bus with fellow brothers from the University of Oklahoma chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Pettit and the students casually sang a song with lyrics…
Sea World debate pushes on
For years, the Sea World debate has been going on between animal rights advocates and Sea World themselves. Rumors were being spread that Sea World was not only abusing their animals, but they capturing animals that did not need help,…
Finishing semester strong
With spring break behind us, many students are now shifting gears as if the semester is wrapping up in the next couple weeks. It is easy to fall under this influence because of how Thanksgiving break is set up during…
Realization of post-graduation sinks in
I was hit with a sudden realization the other week while watching a movie trailer. When I saw the film’s release date of July 25, I realized that for the first time in my life I have no clue where…
Fitness watches create buzz
What is it about fitness gear these days that prompt people to go out and spend hundreds of dollars on them? One would never guess that a simple watch could help one lose weight or become healthier and more active….
Playstation Vue takes center stage
The television industry is continuing to evolve with the release of Playstation Vue, an online TV streaming service through Sony’s Playstation 3 and 4 gaming systems. As of right now, the service has only been released in three cities including…
Early NFL retirees raise safety concerns
The NFL has had an interesting offseason with its owners meetings and proposed rule changes, but there is something that has seemed to go under the radar for most fans. Several players have decided to hang up their cleats before…
