On Oct. 16, 2013 congress passed a measure that ended the government shutdown and raised the debt ceiling. These measures were a quick fix for an issue that needs a solution, instead of a patch. Even greater, this episode has served to show further cracks within the Republican Party itself. ...
After the hoop-la of Oktoberfest dies down, what does everyone look forward to? Is it the fall break that seemed to last as long as one hour of sleep? Or, is it getting to figure out what you possibly will do for a Halloween costume? Halloween falls on a Thursday ...
In recent weeks, both social media and news outlets alike have exploded with reports on the recent deaths in the U.S. associated with a drug so terrifying even the most hardened drug dealers refuse to be involved with it: Krokodil. Several times more powerful than heroin, this synthetic ...
“Hey, buddy, can I borrow a pen?” Your immediate response: “Oh, no.” Despite this, you offer a tight-lipped smile, your time and energy to unzip pockets of your bag and then hand the pen over to me oh-so-casually, while I clutch it like it’s the last drop of ...
Cryptozoology is a subject that has literally mystified millions since the beginning of scientific research. The possibility of the existence of bizarre or monstrous animals is certainly an unusual topic. But one specific cryptid supposedly located not only here in North America, but all ...
It’s been a rough couple of weeks if you are a government optimist like me. As someone who studies government, and sometimes studies comparative government (other countries’ governments), I am a firm believer in the beauty of what the Framers created so long ago. However the further ...
A lot of people think that marijuana doesn’t affect your health, but it turns out it actually does. Has anyone ever told you that marijuana doesn’t kill you? Well, it may not kill you, but it definitely can have effects on you that can lead to serious harm. Marijuana can ...
Everyone’s looking forward to Fall Break, right? Who isn’t? For some, it’s the first time back home since the start of the semester. Whether you are loaded down with credits this semester or taking a lighter workload, a nice four-day weekend in a familiar place with family ...
Speaking with a few friends who attend larger universities about the Oktoberfest events of this past week, I was struck by their reactions. As I detailed how the event and concert series were all held on main campus, they raised their eyebrows. “Isn’t that weird? Like, ...
Dorm life is arguably one of the most important aspects of a student’s college experience. From learning to share a small space with a stranger to discovering the difference between hot and cold water in the washing machine (about two pant sizes), it’s often the first time the student ...
Am I only the one who thinks back to the sweet and innocent Disney pop star Hannah Montana with nostalgia? Now when we think of Miley Cyrus we think “good girl gone bad.” When did she learn to twerk? What is her obsession with being naked? Maybe the breakup with ex-fiancé Liam Hemsworth ...
Restless hearts And aching minds Barely glued Yet as I lie Safely beside you Gazing Up to the splatter paint That someone Carelessly Dabbled above I am reminded No I forget Only for a moment But that’s quite enough All my fears They seem to dissolve Inaudibly The feeling of Being whole The ...
Each year, upperclassmen face the critical choice of housing: apartment or dorm? Certainly each living environment has its pros and cons, but often creating a list of these aspects muddies the decision for students with too many factors to consider at one time. Perhaps a better way of thinking ...
Props to: + Big sweaters + Sperry Footwear ;+ Sour gummy worms + Free merchandise + Rock the Block Wrecking Ball + iOS 7 + Student Union Front Office Drops to: - White pants -All nighters - Bandeaus as shirts - Fake tans - Lanyards around your neck -Losing your ID -Failing ...
I don’t wanna see them eyes, I don’t wanna hear your songs,I don’t wanna know your name But I still sleep on your side of the bed, My love is a poison, Its starting to swallow me whole I will smoke the pain away, And sleep on your side of the bed, You still tell me that ...
Have you turned on the television lately? The most successful programs to date are shows like “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” “Duck Dynasty,” “Jersey Shore” and “Here Comes Honey Booboo.” I will never criticize people for being ...
I hate treadmills. From the dissatisfaction of not traveling any actual distance to the din of florescent lights, there’s just something about pounding the rubber tread that leaves a workout feeling more like punishment. The thought of spending the winter months ...
I never could fully understand how someone could fall head over heels with someone without ever meeting them, let alone never hearing their voice. Do you believe you could ever fall in love with someone you have never seen face to face? How could ...
Does anyone even remember a time when they didn’t own an iPhone or Smartphone? For those of you who still refuse to give in to the Smartphone world, read on. Many people may not realize it, but it seems that we are in an age where we are ...
