Modern pop music is designed to please everyone, and that’s a problem. In the past, the hip, new songs and musicians you and your friends would blast to annoy your parents were the most popular. Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, anything that could get mom and pop to shake their fists and […]
Opinion
Physical Activity & Scholarly Capability
Physical activity is something many students find tricky to carve out time for due to other priorities or interests. It is totally okay to prefer video games and reading over running and lifting weights, but there is a perk regarding physical activity. I believe that a secret ingredient to success inside the classroom is participating […]
Fall is Here! Or Is It?
I have always loved fall. Though I am not the biggest fan of pumpkin spice flavored drinks, I absolutely adore everything else about the season. Cozy sweaters, rainy days, murder mystery novels, Harry Potter movie marathons while drinking a warm tea in bed – I mean, what could sound better? As much as I am […]
Artificial Intelligence & Human Negligence
There are major blockbuster advancements that have moved society from era to era, redefining what we previously understood as efficient and modern. Cars, cellphones, and even the lightbulb are just a few of the many technological advancements that first-world citizens could not imagine life without. Obviously, all these advancements are heavily relied on throughout the […]
eBooks vs. Real Books
In this age of technological advancement, anything a person could want or need is available at the tip of their fingers. Media consumption, whether it is via books or movies, is almost instantaneous. In past years we have seen the popularity of e-readers on the rise, such as Kindles and Nooks. Even tablets like iPads […]
New Again: Older Trends Are Back
Tik-Tok as a social media platform has become a dominant outlet for creating trends of all kinds. From fashion to food trends, people of all ages turn to the app for inspiration. Another area Tik-Tok is making its impact is music trends. In Becky Hipsons article “Tik Toks Jukebox: how the platform revives older music,” […]
Summer Break is Cancelled!
The summer symbolizes the end of an academic school year. Many college students choose to pick up a summer job, work more hours at their current jobs, or, if they live on-campus or near campus, they go home for the summer. But what about those students who want to take summer classes and graduate sooner? […]
Summer is Right Around the Corner
Summer is one of the best seasons. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the nights are longer. There are so many things to look forward to in the summer, like bonfires, boardwalks, piers, and all the ice cream you can eat. And who can forget the best part of it all? School […]
The Value of a Pet
I think having pets by your side and to take care of is an amazing thing. I am a big dog lover, and, for my family, getting a dog was one of the best things that happened to us. Before we got our dog, a mini golden doodle, my siblings and I would constantly fight […]
What’s Your Comfort Food?
If you haven’t yet eaten today, I suggest you skip over this article until you have as our discussion of comfort foods is bound to make your mouth water. Comfort foods are meals that are uniquely nostalgic and sentimental to a person. As the name suggests, it provides a sense of comfort. Common American comfort […]