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On a daily basis, we are all told “no.” These can be more simple no’s like “no, you can’t buy that” or “no, we can’t get food.” Sometimes, there are the harder “no’s” like getting rejected from your dream university or not obtaining that job that you really wanted. Hearing the word “no” can truly … Read more
I was not raised religious; my mom tried with no avail to get us to go to Church on Sundays, but no bribes of donuts or exciting day trips afterwards could sway me. When I was around ten, my Sunday School teacher told me I was going to burn in hell, because I was not … Read more
A lot of us think debate is an activity that is primarily two teams in a room arguing to a judge about a topic for hours. However, Collegiate debate is one of the most transformative and challenging activities any student can participate in. There are a lot of skills you learn and will help you … Read more
The first paradigm shift for humankind began when man discovered and learned to control fire. At that time, we were able to evolve our cognitive activities in useful and critical ways for survival. Better nutrition allowed our ancestors to learn to communicate, form specific roles and tasks, and conquer new challenges. With even more brain … Read more
Last year, Earth Overshoot Day occurred on August 1st, 2018. Earth Overshoot Day was the date on which humans used up all of the resources that the planet Earth can sustainably replenish for the year. In other words, the demand for commodities like food, water, and oil outpaced global supply. This event may seem very … Read more
Let’s face it, in today’s day and age leaving the house without our phones, well, just doesn’t happen. Our entire lives are on our phones and they’ve become an integral part of our identity, one we would never leave behind. We all depend on our wireless, connected devices for many reasons—whether it’s to call or … Read more
Many believe that being in debt should not be given such a negative connotation as long as one can pay off the amount they owe. But what happens when people cannot repay their debts? Bad credit scores, repossession of the items one owns, and more unpleasant consequences follow failure to repay debts. One of the … Read more
Early in life, the fairer sex finds herself in a world that wishes to limit her capabilities. Society says an acceptable woman is an uneducated woman. An unquestioning woman. Outside the home, a little girl is lucky to find the tools she needs to develop into a successful adult. Unfortunately, many girls around the country … Read more
Being a college student is already tough but being a first-generation student can be even tougher. Yes, there are high expectations for you to succeed but remember you are also carving the path for others in your family. Here are four things I learned no one tells you. 1) You Need a Mentor. First and … Read more
There are many things people think of when they’re dreaming up how their future college journey will unfold. Whether that’s choosing to participate in a vast selection of clubs, joining the Greek system or taking advantage of living in a large city with many opportunities that only city living offers. But what do you do … Read more