By Alecia Sexton Staff Writer Happy Spring! We can finally pack away our winter coats and enjoy some warm weather! Since we all know that summer and beach season will be here in no time, and eventually the process of shedding ‘the “winter 10” will have to commence, I’d like…
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By Pooja Bachani Education Columnist “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” –U.S.…
By Ludvig Brisby Jeppsson Business Columnist Final exams are soon over and the holidays will offer the opportunity to take a break from late evenings in the library and early morning classes. The common view is that the chance to rest is needed and leisure will make it possible for…
By Harry Pearse Columnist Today I received a beautiful gesture from a lovely lady that I helped carry some books for. It was totally unexpected, and completely gorgeous. It was a $10 Starbucks gift card. Although many of you may think it’s not that significant, and you may think I…
By Adam Hornbuckle Political Columnist Over the past month president-elect Donald Trump has been slowly selecting who will serve in his presidential cabinet, and so far the choices have been nothing short of controversial. Trump has to fill hundreds of positions, however, the top spots are Chief of Staff, Secretary…
By Adam Hornbuckle Political Columnist As we inch closer to a Donald Trump presidency, many students seem to have more questions than answers; people simply want an idea of what the administration of this controversial candidate will be like. Three of our Political Science professors weighed in on what we…
By Harry Pearse Columnist Thanksgiving? An American holiday most international students have never celebrated. I think some don’t even really understand the concept of Thanksgiving. But for me, I find it quite gracious and humbling, in fact, but only if we thank our close ones in the right manner. For…
By Ludvig Brisby Jeppsson Business Columnist Goals. Visions. Mission. Objectives. Companies formulate statements and communicate big fancy words both internally and to the outside world. Unarguably there seems to be no question whether setting goals is the way to go. But it has not always been this way. Not until…
By Pooja Bachani Columnist Offended? Of course, it’s in style. Generation Z, and Generation Y to a certain extent, members are often heard saying “I’m offended” as they express utter disdain towards a person or idea. But what does it mean to be offended? How did the term enter our…
By Harry Pearse Columnist In light of the presidential election and the outrage of many Americans about the victory of Mr. Trump, I think we should all take a step back and relax. Although it may seem like there is a lot to worry about, there isn’t. Not yet, anyway.…