Growing up as an Air Force brat
Growing up, it seemed everywhere I went and everything I did was tied into my dad’s job. If friends would…
Perspectives
The boy’s and girl’s guide to getting the hell out of here: Live like a local
I want to give you some tips for living like a local in Nantes, France. For this, I interviewed Neyla…
North Carolina restricts access to police footage
In July, North Carolina passed Bill 972 that states that the body cameras and dash cams used by law-enforcement will…
Veterans dinner is a tribute to veterans past, present and future
You may have heard the saying, “The thing about icebergs is you only see about 10 percent.” The same can…
Homelessness impacts Knoxville
The slow, progressive guitar of The Animals’ “House of The Rising Sun” came through my car’s speakers as I pulled…
Impoverished politics: In defense of safe spaces
I am unabashedly a social justice warrior, or SJW. That term, especially on the internet, is used derogatorily and is…
Let’s talk religion and sexuality: Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion known for its philosophy and peacefulness. In general, Buddhism is a way to find peace within…
This much I know is true: One of these days
Fall is here and I couldn’t be happier! Now is the time to wear boots and turtlenecks and dark lipstick.…
The Liberating Arts, Naturally…
The other day, I smiled while leading my FYS110 class in our outdoor meditation session near the College Woods, remembering…