Two truths and a lie: I’m almost legally blind; I have five siblings; I love mandatory class attendance. Believe it or not, but waking up for an 8 a.m. biology lecture is not how I’d like to start every morning — so freshman year, I slept in.  By...

Student loan forgiveness was a big part of President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign throughout 2020 and he is finally fulfilling his promise.  Biden announced his official plan on Aug. 21 to forgive a decent portion of student debt. Students...

Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan is a step in the wrong direction, despite its short term effects. On Aug. 24, President Joe Biden announced his plan to combat the high costs of college. The plan details several provisions, with the most eye-popping...

Through the minds of author L.J. Smith and writer-director Julie Plec, Mystic Falls is home to vampires, witches, werewolves and hybrids; a town consumed by magic, romance and death.  What first began as a popular book series was brought to the television...

My advice for Freshmen and/or incoming transfer students is to be yourself. I know it is very intimidating coming to a big college campus, especially if you are not from here. You should never have to change yourself for others, and so many people...

I have always found running to be a fun hobby; however, I was always hesitant when considering entering a public race. Now after having experienced one, I encourage all that may have an interest in running to try out a 5k race. Because of yard signs...

Last year, I made a huge decision to move to the Middle East.  My sister and dad live and work there, so they were able to help get me a visa. Moving there was terrifying because everything was new to me, especially the culture and the religion. I...

Trigger warning: Discussion of violence against women and mentions of sexual assault. If you find yourself frequently on social media, it is likely that you have seen the name “Andrew Tate” popping up recently. Who is he, you might ask? Andrew...

Trigger warning: Discussion of gun violence and mass shootings. Whether or not you have been following the news, you have probably heard about the gun violence that has taken place in America recently. While dealing with these attacks isn’t a new...

“good 4 u” by rising musician Olivia Rodrigo, might get you thinking, “where have I heard this before?” Perhaps, it is “Misery Business” by early 2000s band Paramore. Since the release of “good 4 u,” Rodrigro has been facing backlash for...

Contrary to the current popular perception, reaping health, fitness and lifestyle benefits from exercise isn’t contingent on following a gym routine or chugging creatine. While these practices can be important to achieve a specific fitness goal, it...