By DAINA STANLEY I was in creative nonfiction class when I penned an original story that turned into something like a poetic rant. Slapped right on top of my page in uppercase, bold, Helvetica font read the words: DON’T TOUCH MY HAIR! An exclamation inked to all of my white student counterparts who just couldn’t […]
How To Be Appropriate On Halloween
By MADHURA NADARAJAH In a few weeks, we will be approaching All Hallows Eve, better known as Halloween. Traditionally a Celtic-Pagan holiday — though some critics argue that Halloween has its foundations in Christian beliefs — Halloween is a day to observe and pay respects to the souls that have passed on to another life. […]
Motivation vs. Willpower
By ROBERTO ABEDRABBO Imagine being in a position where unexpected events have taken place and made your path tougher, giving you the need of an extra “push” to keep pursuing your dreams. Most of us have already been there, and we likely will be again in the future. I want to address two important psychological […]
A Proposal for Change
By BILL DELEHUNT Mercifully, the presidential debate season has ended and only 12 days remain before the national election on Nov. 8. This is a good time to evaluate the format of presidential debates and discuss what could be changed for them to better suit the modern political reality. The current format, used by the […]
Stop Apologizing: Sorry Not Sorry
By BIANCA LOPEZ When someone bumps into me, I say “sorry.” When I share an unpopular opinion on a subject, I say “sorry.” When someone asks for a favor, I apologize for not thinking of it first. When I get emotional in front of people, I apologize for their inconvenience. I apologize so often I […]