Thanksgiving: A day for families
The month of November is well known for several holidays and events. One of the most recognized is Thanksgiving. Across…
Perspectives
Marianne*, your stupid daughter begs your pardon
I have always been that kind of girl, who is careful not to wear blue and red clothes in the…
The Gift of a Liberal Arts Education
Last spring I participated in the college’s Identity Week and was asked to create my own “poster board quote” to…
You know what sucks? We are a suitcase college
Of all the colleges and universities that I have visited in the past, I have never seen a campus where…
What diabetes really looks like
I see you staring over at our table with judgmental eyes. I hear you whispering under your breath to whomever…
Impoverished politics: The right to live in perpetual fear
So far this year there have been about 320 mass shootings in the United States. That number by itself…
Mid-semester slump sweeps MC campus
It’s the middle of the fall semester, and frustration and anxiety can be felt across campus. As I come upon…
Commuter life: Working and commuting
Like many college students I have a part time job. While I love working at the daycare, it sometimes makes…
What it’s like to play the cornerback
On the football field, there are certain players who receive more recognition than others. Almost everybody is aware of the…