Midterm grades are missed when gone
Do you remember those days from middle school and high school where you received those five-week or 10-week reports that showed your grades? Those reports that some of us looked forward to seeing and that some of us made sure…
‘Colbert Report’ offends
Twitter has changed the way that people watch television. Many shows have verified Twitter accounts and encourage the use of hashtags. The verified accounts tweet quotes, behind the scenes looks or about upcoming segments that will appear on the show….
Preparation is paramount as registration dates approach
It’s that time of the semester when everyone starts to stress out about what classes to take for next semester. Plenty of people have panic attacks, some people cry on the floor with confusion and others freak out until they…
Simple solutions for stress problems
It’s almost that time of year again. Yep, the most dreaded time of the semester. Finals week. I can feel the panic coming from students as I walk on campus. But do not fret, there are ways to help reduce…
An exploration of femininity
Porn tells us that all women look the same. Clean-shaven and so small she’s virtually non-existent. It tells us that women have sex the same way and they like the same things. Porn tells us that women are interested in…
Northwestern ruling a step in right direction
As compensation for my work as editor-in-chief at this paper, I am given around $70 every two weeks. It isn’t much, and certainly doesn’t correspond to the amount of hours put in, but it’s a nice validation of the work…
Cultural identity is no joke
While columns on offensive costumes are usually reserved for October, recent events on campus have forced examination of the issue with Halloween still months away. Beer Olympic events and themed-parties in general have long been a tradition on college campuses,…
Real life approaches; send out resumes
Time is running out. It’s the end of March and less than two full months away from graduation, for those who graduate in May. It’s time to stop slacking off and send out your resumés. I’m not saying you need…
In-Klined to Speak
I’ve been pondering this question for a few weeks now, as I feel it has a not-insignificant role to play in our personal and public perceptions. The very need to distinguish someone as being a nerd, gamer or any interest-based…
Daddy don’t leave home
For hundreds of years it has been understood that the job of a father is to go out into the world and provide for his family while his wife stays home with the children, nurturing them and providing the hands-on…
