Allergic to the World: Graduates: Being confused is a natural step
May 31, 2012So this is my last column for the The Post.
COLUMNS
Post Column: Laughin' Mad: Was Romney born on Earth? A serious debate
May 29, 2012ust as the sun rises and sets with the passing of the days, so too does Donald Trump seem to rise and fall in media attention. (Also like the sun, he is extremely bright-colored and radiates a large amount of hot air.)
Post Column: We, the Students: Exchange programs help create a "trans"-society
May 29, 2012Once I asked a student from Lithuania — now a good friend of mine on Facebook — to tell me about life in his home country. “It’s just like everywhere else. The world is so globalized, you know,” he said.
Speak French to Me: At end of French voyage, can't decide to stay or go
May 28, 2012Upon arriving in France, I was scared. I was afraid of the language, the culture and my new home.
Spring Into Shape: Setting a routine key for summer workout habits
May 28, 2012As the last Spring Quarter draws to a close, the double-doors to a glorious and humid summer will swing open. But what does that mean for our fitness routines?
To all the letter writers: A thousand times, thank you
May 27, 2012About a year ago, Wesley Lowery asked me to be associate editor at The Post. Being a public-relations student, working at a newspaper was something I never envisioned for myself. I had been a copy editor at The Post the previous two years and was planning on ending my time here and moving on to a job that paid better.
Smile, You're in Athens: Athens grub keeps us crawling back for more
May 27, 2012I received a text message from my older brother the other day that read, “I think it is time for me to come visit you in Athens.”
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.
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.
