The case of the sentimental senior
I have never been a very sentimental person. Hallmark cards have always made me roll my eyes. I am usually…
Perspectives
Reflections of a freshman
When the weather begins to warm up and everyone can be found studying outside, we know that the school year…
On Nina Simone and Colorism
On Friday, April 22, Nina, the Nina Simone biopic was released. The film stars Zoe Saldana as the film’s title…
Beyond the Buff Jesus: Praying with my feet
I decided last summer that I was going to run a half marathon this year. I wanted to feel strong…
Young, broke and in love: Marriage in college
When I encounter someone new, be it a class mate, a professor or a friend of a friend, the first…
A message to extremists
To all of you, I hate you from the tip of my toes to the tip of my head. Every…
Advocacy in every day life
Advocacy is not always a widespread, radical movement which features picketing crowds and clever posters. Many times, it is simply…
On Bernie and the Black Vote
Bernie Sanders has ended March very strong. On March 22, he won Idaho and Utah, picking up 43 delegates. He…
Beyond the Buff Jesus: Finding beauty in the brokenness
As Lent is nearing a close, the things I contemplate every Lent come closer to the surface. Lent begins with…