Power of pausing

College is the academic olympics.  Most of students’ lives to this point have been spent carefully training our minds bit by bit to endure the gargantuan challenges of higher education. We develop the mental skills necessary to complete homework, exams, papers and presentations. After high school, we hop into this world of deadlines and unimaginable … Continue reading

Take the time to connect with family

Until recently, my permanent address was the same as my parents’, as well as my sister’s and brother’s. Despite the fact that I spent more time at college than home, after my 18th birthday, I still considered my home to be where I felt the most comfortable, and I enjoyed coming back on breaks and … Continue reading

Children should not look up to athletes

Charles Barkley has done many controversial things throughout his life. The NBA superstar was equally known for his antics off the court as he was for becoming one of the greatest players of all time on it. Among his most famous controversies, was his 1993 commercial for Nike Air in which he proclaimed that he … Continue reading

In the news: Three notable headlines

1. Alien enthusiasts raid Area 51 The long-awaited day has arrived. On Friday, Sept. 20 around 3,000 people showed up to Area 51 in plans of storming the US Air Force facility in Nevada. The Lincoln County Sheriff Kerry Lee reported to CNN that the crowd ultimately decided against storming the facility after officers warned … Continue reading

In the news: Three notable headlines

  1. Pennsylvania state Senator charged with child pornography allegations Pennsylvania state Senator, Michael Folmer, resigned Wednesday, Sept. 18, after the police had found child pornography on his phone. Earlier in the week police had received a tip from Tumblr about a user who uploaded child pornography. This tip was then traced to Folmer’s home and … Continue reading

Staying healthy in busy times

College students have a desire to learn and be someone who makes a difference in the world. This desire can lead to the makings of great leaders and contributors to society. However, this desire can also lead to overworked, unhappy people. Even in college, many students get involved in at least two organizations, clubs or … Continue reading

Climate change is too dire for politics

It’s predicted that the Great Barrier Reef will die completely in our lifetime.  Our children will never experience its magical beauty. We have ruined that beloved ecosystem. Let that sink in. Melting ice caps are forcing starving polar bears to look for food on terrestrial land. Ice is melting earlier in the spring and forming … Continue reading

In the news: Three notable headlines

1. Dorian survivors tell stories   As Hurricane Dorian continues to make an impact all over the world, citizens of the Bahamas are telling stories of their dealings with the natural disaster.  “I don’t feel safe,” a resident told CNN’s Anderson Cooper. “I don’t see the authorities around. They say that they have, but I … Continue reading

‘IT’ movie emphasizes topic of fear

After watching the movie “IT Chapter Two,” I couldn’t stop thinking about two things: the first being the creepy image of Pennywise laughing and the second being fear.  For those of you who are not avid “IT” fans or know nothing about the movie, fear plays a huge role in the film and not just … Continue reading