This page offers articles of a humorous nature, opinion pieces, social and political commentaries, and even rants. If you’re down for a laugh or hear a side this is the page to go to.
Coming back from a travel-filled spring break, I hoped for some time to unwind on a familiar walk around Elizabeth Campus (EC), but what met me was a charming building reduced to rubble instead. Every time I have walked by the building, structured like a house from more than a century ago, I have been…
As a junior who is friends with many graduating seniors, I have heard a fair deal about the change of this year’s Commencement from its traditional location on the Front Quad outside the Admin building to the Salem football stadium. Some people care more about the change than others, and…
Superbowl Sunday brought a football game that many are calling lackluster, and a halftime performance that was received as anything but. Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican pop star and recent Grammy winner, performed at the Superbowl Halftime Show this week. Featuring songs such as “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” and “Tití Me Preguntó”, the artist delivered…
The past few weeks have been a particularly grim time for our country. Unfortunately, that is not the first time I have put forth that sentiment in an article here, and, despite my hopes, it is doubtful it will be the last time. Moments like these test our hopes. Particularly amongst college students, who are…
One of the many acts college students do have the power to take is contacting their representatives. This strategy can be used for many issues and is a highly accessible route, making it a great choice for those of us who may be unable to attend protests or petition in other ways at this time. …
Last weekend, our little corner of the world was subject to levels of snow probably seen often in other parts of the world, but intense for southern Virginia! I hope all you dear readers were able to stay warm and dry during the times our campus was basically closed. I know…
The holiday season is known for some pretty distinct tastes and smells. Many people have very divided opinions about which they like – and dislike – as well as which of these count as “holiday flavors” at all. As the author of the article and thus the ultimate decision maker for what counts to me…
For many people, myself included, the holidays are an opportunity to engage in special traditions with friends and family. Below are some of my family’s holiday traditions! “La Noche Buena:” My mom and her family are Cuban, so this tradition has Latin American roots. My aubelo and abuela – or grandfather and grandmother – come…
The release of Jon M. Chu’s Wicked: For Good has been the subject of much anticipation for the better part of a year, with its press coverage reaching impressive heights. This coverage, however, has reopened an unexpected conversation that has overshadowed the release’s celebration, and tainted the experience for some: weight loss. As fans and…
To preface, this article is not meant as an attack on anyone and does not refer to a particular event. Instead, this is a reflection of my own experiences and observations. Names have power as a major part of our identity, and yet are chosen for us at birth by our parents. As we…