Attachment to the Big Apple hard to forget
Mar. 29, 2012I learned a lot during my visit to some media outlets in New York City (because I’m a journalism student), and here’s what I’d like to share with you.
COLUMNS
We, the Students: German students spend spring break in libraries
Mar. 27, 2012“Wow, so great the break is coming!” — my fellow master’s student Betty was seriously happy — “I would go on vacation in Sicily!”
Spring Into Shape: Beach body motivation dies out at end of year
Mar. 26, 2012Every spring starts out the same. As the quarter begins, students buzz about the anticipation of sunshine and heat, the exciting transition from UGG boots to flip-flops and getting fit.
Speak French To Me: Trip abroad lends credence to notion of learning from our mistakes
Mar. 26, 2012There is a big difference between knowledge and intelligence.
The BedPost: Safety concerns should overrule insecurity about condom choice
By Alex Bill, Steph Doan | Mar. 25, 2012I don’t like how male condoms feel. Is it weird if I carry around female condoms
Smile, You're in Athens: Bricks stay with students through thick and thin
Mar. 25, 2012That low hum while driving, that painful jolt on your butt while biking, that awkward laugh when you trip in public — all brought to you by a simple brick. Bricks are more than just building blocks; they are what Athens is made of.
I'm not a doctor...: Bobcat fans' pride floods Gateway of the West
Mar. 24, 2012Ninety minutes before tipoff, there was no line at the Ohio ticket window at Edward Jones Dome.
Wit and Banter: Spring breakers bring sun back to Athens, greens
Mar. 24, 2012Breaking up is hard to do. The relationship may be over, but you still have the memories … and the photographs.
Between the Lines: Bashing 'Kony 2012' doesn't make it illegitimate
Mar. 8, 2012Thirty minutes, 4 days, 20 million people, Kony 2012.
Sharp Left Ahead: With high tuition, students deserve say in the pay
Mar. 8, 2012With the quarter almost over, I was saying some small goodbyes to the teachers and students I had met in my Religious Beliefs class and discussed briefly whether a few of us atheists thought morality is socially constructed or if it is evolutionary (the usual conversation piece).
Let's Be Unreasonable Here: St. Patty's Day should really be honored with blue
Mar. 6, 2012Ah, March — the time for squirrels, baby bunnies, green grass and drunken Irishmen.
Post Column: Good people are still out there, so don't lose hope
Mar. 6, 2012I believe in good people.
That's a Difference of Anatomy: No one gender should be considered superior
Mar. 5, 2012For years, there has been an obvious discrepancy between men’s and women’s rights. There were laws prohibiting women’s voting, right to education, legal rights and other such atrocities, but I wonder if now the pendulum of equality has crossed — once more — beyond the center divide.
Between The Lines: Groban groupies aren't just moms and old ladies
Mar. 5, 2012Your mom listens to Josh Groban.
True Story: Late night conflict becomes learning experience
Mar. 4, 2012Last week, a friend of mine got a knife pulled on him.
The World Spins Madly On: Sugar rapidly becoming as harmful as alcohol
Mar. 4, 2012We all consume sugar regularly and enjoy feasting on the nicknamed “empty calories.”
Face the Facts: Some required classes don't add up for all majors
Mar. 4, 2012Winter Quarter has finally come to an end. Yet for some reason I have some of the lowest grades I’ve had in years. But granted, I’m not literally failing every class, I was inspired to take a closer look at the classes I’ve been sitting in for the past 10 weeks. Guess how many actually pertained to my major? One.
When in Athens, Wait What Should I Do: Students' spring break plans veer down 2 roads
Mar. 4, 2012Well, it finally reached above 50 degrees last week and consistently poured rain.
Sharp Left Ahead: Poor election process leads to fatigued politicians
Feb. 29, 2012This week, I was going to write about the primaries in Michigan and Arizona. But then I figured, if I’ve stopped caring about this primary season, then you know the season has gone far too long.
Kill 'Em With Kindess: Real listeners are friends worth having
Feb. 28, 2012If you read last week’s column, you’ll remember what has been going on in my family lately.
