Emily’s Evidence: A good national park is like an old friend
By Emily Stokes | Aug. 27National Parks are something we can all come back to, time and time again, reminiscing even though it's our first time visiting. Let’s show them more love!
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Kickin' with Kyra: Certain books are great for college
By Kyra Dapore | Aug. 26Opinion: Reading a book on College Green or in a coffee shop can make the day better. Selecting the right book is a crucial part of this.
Letter from the Editor: Hope is still alive on campus
By Jackson McCoy | Aug. 21Despite significant changes in higher education, students are keeping their heads up.
Daphne’s Dispatch: Textbooks don’t teach everything
By Daphne Graeter | Aug. 21A study shows that college graduates felt that their time in college was very useful in their personal and intellectual growth. The original teaching method of lectures was intended for the personal growth of students, for example.
The Commuter’s Corner: The unclassified commuter’s survival guide
By Haylee Leasure | Aug. 21Commuting can come with stereotypes. From the soul-draining morning drives to circling campus three times to find parking, commuting isn’t a walk in the park. However, with some simple tips, commuting can not only be tolerable but also the best college decision.
Emily's Evidence: Promote routines in a wild world
By Emily Stokes | Aug. 21The beginning of a new semester is the perfect time to create a new routine and ground yourself in the familiar.
Sassy Cassie: Society needs Superman
By Cassie Dye | July 21Comic stories have been around since the 1930s, and movies based on the heroes have been around for just as long. Some think it is time to stop making these types of movies; however, society needs more movies like Superman.
Maggie's Manifesto: Defunding public media silences rural America
By Maggie Amacher | July 20President Trump has officially signed a bill slashing $1.1 billion in federal funding for public media, putting local PBS and NPR stations at serious risk across the country.
Sassy Cassie: The F1 midseason madness
By Cassie Dye | July 14The British Grand Prix marked the halfway point in the Formula One season, and so far this season isn’t what I predicted it to be.
Natalie's Reads: Generative AI steals authors' words
By Natalie Saddler | July 8Artificial Intelligence is on the rise and becoming unavoidable; however, many content creators on various platforms have endorsed the use of Generative AI. This not only steals authors’ works, but also intentionally produces stories that are not created by humans.
Sassy Cassie: Start watching the news
By Cassie Dye | June 29Some people in college simply do not watch or read the news. This cannot be the case in the world we live in today.
BedPost: Too sexy for feminism
By BedPost Staff Writer | June 23Sabrina Carpenter causes controversy after posting the cover of her new album. Just minutes after posting, it has generated a lot of heat, due to Sabrina embracing her own sexuality.
Alex’s Addendum: Hobbies should be relaxing, not productive
By Alexandra Hopkins | June 17Hobbies originated as activities of leisure, enjoyed as a way to escape the workplace. It should stay this way.
Sassy Cassie: I turned 21 but the party is over
By Cassie Dye | June 13I am 21 and I want to go to the club, but the club scene amongst Gen Z isn’t as popular. People aren’t going out to party after college as much and are choosing to stay in or go to a brewery.
Blabby Abby: Trump, ICE are violating the Constitution
By Abby Jenkins | June 13Trump’s response to protests against ICE is unjust and unconstitutional. The sudden, forceful removal of people who have established their lives in the U.S. is unlikely to be met with instant obligation.
Behind the Lens: The idea of wilderness is a myth
By Ethan Herx | May 31Almost no land in North America, even before colonization, was free from human influence. Indigenous peoples have been on these lands for thousands of years, shaping the environment around them while still respecting it.
Debriefing: AI erodes critical thinking
By Logan Adams | May 31Although undeniably useful in the short term, large language models like ChatGPT are pointed to diminishing the ability to think critically.
Natalie's Reads: Three books to read before freshman year
By Natalie Saddler | May 27Freshman year is scary and full of unknown events. Here are some book recommendations to help ease the nerves and build excitement for this new chapter.
Aiden's Add On: Receive experiences, not a piece of paper
By Aiden Ryan | May 27The building pressure of resumes, career goals and internships can be stressful for new students, but finding activities that bring joy and channel students’ passions is more important to their mental health in the long term.
Clara's Commentary: Friends in class make a difference
By Clara Leder | May 27Finding friends in college can be daunting, but talking to people in class can be the gateway to deep connections and academic success.
