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Live Long and Prosper, Leonard Nimoy

By Mackenzi Butson | February 27, 2018

Star Trek’s Spock touched 1960’s America briefly, but left a lasting impression on “Trekkies” worldwide and for many generations to come. While he passed away a mere three years ago, his legacy lives on through his impeccable craft and devoted...

Is trivia your style?

By Peter Zemeske | February 27, 2018

If you’ve been on the App Store or Google Play Store lately, chances are you’ve seen a new app trending: HQ Trivia. HQ Trivia is a free app promising users real cash prizes for answering 12 multiple-choice trivia questions correctly. HQ Trivia goes...

“The Cloverfield Paradox:” When the Third Time Isn’t the Charm

By Alec Heaton | February 27, 2018

Many fans were blindsided during this year’s Super Bowl when the trailer for “The Cloverfield Paradox” dropped. Originally titled “God Particle” and set to have a theatrical release, Paramount sold the film to Netflix, who subsequently released...

Point/Counterpoint: Shooting prevention

By Mackenzie Meadows | February 26, 2018

Many Americans have strong opinions on school safety. On Feb. 23 President Donald Trump proposed we arm teachers to combat shootings.More armed security needed Mackenzie MeadowsPrincipals, deans and other office staff in every elementary, middle and...

‘Black Panther’ dominates silver screen

By Mackenzi Butson | February 23, 2018

Director Ryan Coogler depicts modern influence in the classic Marvel style with 2018's blockbuster “Black Panther." With any movie in the Marvel universe, there is a massive following of people of all ages. Fans have high expectations for each Marvel...

10 Times College Turned Us into Meredith Grey

February 22, 2018

When it’s your first semester of freshman year and you only have one excuse for your poorly-scheduled routines.via GIPHYWhen your friends ask what your plans are for the weekend.via GIPHYWhen your friend needs the reality check of their brilliance.via...

Building Credit as a College Student: Why it’s Important and Where to Start

By Alec Heaton | February 22, 2018

Credit is perhaps one of the most important factors of adulthood, but unfortunately, many people fail to see this. Want to buy a car? You need good credit. Buy a house? Need good credit. Get insurance? You guessed it; you need good credit. Landlords and...

Should Phones be Allowed at Concerts?

By Peter Zemeske | February 21, 2018

Tickets? Check. Trendy duds? Check. Phone? Check. Holy smokes, the day is finally here: you're standing in line to enter the venue with your friends and everyone is super anxious to get inside. A man at the front scans your tickets as you shuffle your...

Extend the Trend: Barbed Wire Eyebrows

By Abby Wisecarver | February 21, 2018

Remember a few years ago when everyone was happy with their eyebrows just the way they were? Yeah, neither do I. 2017 was the year of crazy brow trends, and it looks like they’re here to stay for 2018.The "not-so-new" new eyebrow trend is called “barbed...

Extend the Trend: Eyelash Extensions

By Abby Wisecarver | February 21, 2018

There are always ways for us to improve our looks with beauty enhancements, like microblading eyebrows, makeup tattooing and more recently, eyelash extensions. I question if the extensions are affordable for college students and if the upkeep is worth...

Stitch Fix…Not A Quick Fix

By Rachel Sanchez | February 21, 2018

There’s no time to waste when your date is at 7 p.m. and you have nothing to wear. Then you remember, you have an unopened box: a monthly subscription to Stitch Fix.Stitch Fix is a personal shopping service that sends personal-styled outfits to your...

Socializing vital to our health

By Godwin Thomas | February 19, 2018

Students should be more active in initiating conversations with others as social interaction plays a significant role in our overall health."Scientific evidence shows that involvement in social relationships benefits health… Social ties also reduce...