Allergic to the World: Parental wishes for young marriage put on hold
May 23, 2012I don’t know if it’s a culture thing (because I’m from China), but at my age (and I’m 22, by the way), my parents are super anxious to get me married.
COLUMNS
Laughing Mad: No swipes? 12 steps for off-campus cooking
May 22, 2012Hello, students! Are you tired of shelling out six bucks of your (parents’) hard-earned cash just to get a meal from the dining hall?
We, The Students: Healthful foods prep brain for productivity
May 22, 2012It’s almost summer-hot; the body feels rebellious against any extra clothing put on it; the dreams are all about splashing waves, ocean breezes and ice cream. What a familiar string of sensations! Allowing our sun-melted imaginations to roam that far, coming back to reality may seem depressing and dreary: There’s still school every day and studies are as intense as ever.
Speak French to Me: Bite your tongue, even if it's in another language
May 21, 2012“Is it difficult to live somewhere else with the language barrier?”
Spring Into Shape: Fruits & veggies at core of being a healthy eater
May 21, 2012An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Smile, You're in Athens: Athens' rich music scene appeases all listeners
May 20, 2012Walking home on a Tuesday night, my attention was caught by a violin’s twang.
I'm Not a Doctor...: Personal problems always worse than others'
May 19, 2012Last week I had the worst day ever.
Wit & Banter: Procrastination: We hate to love it, love to hate it
May 19, 2012As the end of our final quarter quickly closes in, I find that my to-do list grows exponentially. As each hour passes, I’ve accumulated so many more things to do that it just isn’t humanly possible to accomplish all of them within 24 hours.
Allergic to the World: Hard to point finger at fracking with no visible evil
May 16, 2012It is difficult to get people to care about fracking and other environmental issues.
Between The Lines: Student 'sandbox' election: Turn on, tune in, don't vote
May 15, 2012Joy! Today is Student Senate Election Day!
We, The Students: Society too often stigmatizes student mothers
May 15, 2012Student pregnancy is one of those privileged issues to which people usually refer to as “don’t ask, don’t tell.” Although not widely spoken about, this problem deserves attention.
Speak French to Me: When in Europe, ride trains like there's no tomorrow
May 14, 2012It first happened after an eight-hour flight. I got off my flight, rushed through customs, found my suitcase and headed straight to the train station.
Spring Into Shape: Yoga helps curtail restless workout regimens
May 14, 2012Just close your eyes. Relax in this position. You aren’t going to worry about anything for the next hour. Just focus on each breath entering and leaving your lungs. Just breathe.
Smile, You're in Athens: Strouds: Athenians' paradise a few miles away
May 13, 2012Ohio — It’s not your average dream vacation destination.
Wit & Banter: Fashion trends boggle, deserve 2nd look in mirror
May 12, 2012I am in no way, shape, or form an expert in fashion.
I'm not a doctor...: Envying childlike dreams, writer focuses on future
May 12, 2012Children are constantly asked what they want to be when they grow up, and it seems as if they always have an answer. Everything seems possible. Some kids want dream jobs — baseball player, president of the United States or movie star. Some want jobs that seem more glamorous than they are — pilot, doctor or teacher.
Allergic to the World: Unrealistic cravings fatten our bodies, mind
May 9, 2012It’s summer time, so yeah, I’m all about losing weight.
Post Column: Laughin' Mad: Humans vs. Zombies get the best of wanderer
May 8, 2012If anybody reads this, you might be the last hope for humanity.
We, the Students: Leaving the nest can be a struggle for recent grads
May 8, 2012Not more than a week has to pass before nestlings are fully fledged and ready to leave their homes and fly out into the world. So it is with people.
