category: Opinion

category: opinion

International Adoptions Declining

But the big question is why? If there are more willing parents than ever before, shouldn’t there be ample mechanisms in place to connect children with families? Photo courtesy of Google Images

The End of the Line for Seniors

As stressful as the end of the semester is for everyone, it’s especially hard on seniors. There is so much that needs to get done and the stress really weighs you down as you near the end of the road. Graduation is almost here and there seems to be no

Tips for Road Trips

With summer just around the corner, you might find yourself longing for the open road and a warm breeze flowing through your windows before starting that first out-of-college full-time job. Whether it’s solo trips or trips with friends, long drives can be exhausting. These tips might make your next trip more bearable and even more exciting.

Studying Abroad Brings Spiritual Evolution and Maturity

It was one of the most difficult decisions I had ever made — or ever will make — moving from my home country Brazil to the United States of America in order to earn a college degree. Each day hope pushes back regret, and I look toward the future.

So Much More than Bunnies and Hams

As we approach Easter Sunday, the most reverent day in the lives of Christians and the most important day in the history of mankind, how do we make sure it does not become just another day of colorful eggs, bunnies and spiral hams? How do we — collectively or individually

Blog: 2017 in One Word — Part 3

We asked our student journalists to pick one word that describes what they would like to see more of in their lives this year, and expound on those thoughts, and here is what they have to say. Photo by Emmalie Keating

A Newly Discovered Passion

Getting involved in coaching has taught me to respect a different aspect of the game I have loved for so long. Since I began coaching in the fall of 2013, I have found that I am learning just as much from my players as they are from me.

The Definition of Fear

I didn’t know what fear was until there was a man walking toward me with a gun. Photo Courtesy of Google

Hey, You There … Look UP!

Social media has turned us into a society that looks down. We are captivated by life on a screen and missing out on the life right in front of us. But, is this all-consuming social media causing more damage than simply missing special moments? Is it changing us for the

Blog: 2017 in One Word — Part 2

We asked our student journalists to pick one word that describes what they would like to see more of in their lives this year, and expound on those thoughts, and here is what they have to say. Photo by Benjamin Marchant