By Harry Pearse Columnist Today I received a beautiful gesture from a lovely lady that I helped carry some books for. It was totally unexpected, and completely gorgeous. It was a $10 Starbucks gift card. Although many of you may think it’s not that significant, and you may think I…
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By Adam Hornbuckle Political Columnist As we inch closer to a Donald Trump presidency, many students seem to have more questions than answers; people simply want an idea of what the administration of this controversial candidate will be like. Three of our Political Science professors weighed in on what we…
By Harry Pearse Columnist Thanksgiving? An American holiday most international students have never celebrated. I think some don’t even really understand the concept of Thanksgiving. But for me, I find it quite gracious and humbling, in fact, but only if we thank our close ones in the right manner. For…
By Ludvig Brisby Jeppsson Business Columnist Goals. Visions. Mission. Objectives. Companies formulate statements and communicate big fancy words both internally and to the outside world. Unarguably there seems to be no question whether setting goals is the way to go. But it has not always been this way. Not until…
By Pooja Bachani Columnist Offended? Of course, it’s in style. Generation Z, and Generation Y to a certain extent, members are often heard saying “I’m offended” as they express utter disdain towards a person or idea. But what does it mean to be offended? How did the term enter our…
By Harry Pearse Columnist In light of the presidential election and the outrage of many Americans about the victory of Mr. Trump, I think we should all take a step back and relax. Although it may seem like there is a lot to worry about, there isn’t. Not yet, anyway.…
By Adam Hornbuckle Political Columnist Today in America people are uncertain and nervous for what the future may hold. Some are excited for this drastic change in politics and optimistic for a Donald Trump presidency. Others are fearful for their loved ones and possibly even for themselves. This is what…
By Pooja Bachani Education Columnist Did we choose well? To say that last week was full of tough decisions would be an understatement. Within education, election results begged the questions of civic education, or lack thereof, and school choice. Let us begin with the latter as it includes the former.…
By Harry Pearse Columnist Life. It always has something, just around the corner, ready to smack you in the face. A very unexpected and random smack in the face, I must add. You’ll be having a great time, starting the semester excellently and generally feeling pretty good. Then BANG! Life goes, “oh…
Ludvig Brisby Jeppson Business Columnist Reflection, critical thinking and the ability to plan ahead are viewed as positive qualities. Critical thinking is supposed to keep us from getting manipulated, resist political propaganda and challenge society’s norms and structures. Planning ahead is supposed to help us make rational decisions and keep…