Someone right now is probably thinking about what they’re getting you for the holidays. Someone is also spending money on something awful you’ll have to fake smile for when the moment comes. Don’t get me wrong, a gift is a gift, but if someone is…
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It’s that time of the year again. The ignored middle child that is Thanksgiving is here for its 15 minutes of fame sitting between Halloween and Christmas. This is the much needed pre-finals sabbatical we find ourselves crawling towards after weeks of tests, projects and…
In high school, I was one of 753 in my graduating class. I wasn’t on a team, I wasn’t in any clubs, no one knew who I was; I was a number. Coming in to college, I prepared to get heavily involved to prevent high…
Remember the best day of the year in elementary school? Halloween. Walking around the classroom giving out candy, maybe enjoying a cupcake and of course getting to dress up as anything you wanted. The day went by slowly because the countdown to ringing doorbells for…
I’ve been listening. Whether you’re walking on campus, eating in the student center or sitting in class, your words aren’t safe. I guess you could say your words are never safe because you never really know who’s listening. These past few weeks I’ve been paying…
Ah, yes, Geisert. Where the food is warm and the freshmen seek shelter. As a senior, I know there’s really no place like a college dining hall. You’ve got your salad bar, sandwich bar, and a variety of different meal options. Something for everyone. Geisert…
When you hear the word “tailgate,” there are usually a few things that come to mind. Initially, you probably think of when you’re driving and some douchebag behind you is a little too close. But, that’s not the kind of tailgate I’m talking about. This…
To my one true love, You were there for me when no one else was. You were good to me. Inside you were cold, but I never forgot my sweater. I waited and waited when you were busy, knowing you were always worth it. Sometimes…
Before we get into this review on the movie taking teenage girls by storm, let’s take a moment of silence for John Hughes – the real mastermind behind the “they weren’t supposed to fall in love but they did” moments. What you are about to…
Lollapalooza, Coachella, Bonaroo, oh my! In addition to overpriced food and underage drinking, these places all have something in common: the attendees. This year, my one-day Lollapalooza ticket granted me a day of music, excitement and some of the best people-watching I have ever experienced.…