Opinion
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.
The Haunting Reality of Political Theater
Written by Devon “Your Local Pumpkin Correspondent” Mitchell
As the presidential election haunts Americans with each passing day, another spooky and tantalizing phenomenon is possessing...
Get That Halloween Drip (but Not the Nose Kind)
Written by Jasey Roberts
How is it possible for it to already be the season of pumpkin spice and everything nice? So soon? Where has...
The Girls of Autumn
Written by Kristi Rolf
If you have been active on social media over the past month or so, I’m sure that your feed has become...
What’s the Deal with Trick or Treating?
Written by Zach “o’ Lantern” Dalton
A year ago, I wrote an article about a junior disappointed in not being able to trick or treat...
The Best Part of October
Written by Chamberlain "Count" Zulauf
There’s a lot to love about spooky season. Some like the weather and changing leaves, while others embrace more sinister...
The College Experience 100 Years Apart
Written by Kristi Rolf
At the end of this summer, I bought a new book. Like many people I know, I have a bad habit...
The Journal of a Working Boy, Or, Up from Sloth
Written by Jasey Roberts
About a month ago, I wrote an article about how my job as a grocery store clerk gives people free rein...
Album Corner: Nectar by Joji
Critiqued by Zach “I Promise I’ll Shut Up About Joji Now, Kaillee” Dalton
Come with me for a bit to the way back to the...
Improving Chipotle Through the Eyes of a Business Major
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
As my business classes start to pick up, I can’t help but notice vocabulary words that have been drilled into my...
Election Countdown: Voter Registration
Written by Devon “Your Local Political Correspondent” Mitchell
Well Maroons, we are officially less than one month away from the election and it is...
Fall is Officially Here
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
The 21st night of September marks a major milestone for this year, indicating fall 2020 has officially arrived. The school year...
A Field Guide to Football Fans
Written by Zach “Look, the Dolphins are Going to Turn it Around” Dalton
Football season has made it into its third week of games...
Falwell’s Downfall
Written by Kristi Rolf
Over the past four months, a steady succession of controversies has cost Liberty University’s President and evangelical right-wing leader, Jerry Falwell...
RBG: A Life of Excellence and Justice
Written by Devon “Next Supreme Court Justice” Mitchell
On Friday, September 18th, America lost a true icon. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died in...
Dungeons and Dragons Soup for the Soul
Written by Jasey “you all meet in a tavern” Roberts
The truth is, historically, I’ve always hated “high” fantasy. The fantasy I’ve enjoyed has always...
The Downfall of the Last Great American Dynasty
Written by Devon Mitchell
“There goes the last great American dynasty,” - Taylor Swift, “The Last Great American Dynasty”
For nearly 100 years the Massachusetts Democrats...
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Halloween
Written by Zach “There Are Currently 104 Days Till Christmas” Dalton
Ah, September. The air is changing, the children are back to school (some virtually...
Long Shifts with Hideous Men
Written by Jasey Roberts
This past summer I got a job being paid a good margin above minimum wage to be your resident grocer/cashier/punching bag....
The Final Move-In Decision
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
After much suspense and speculation, the final plan for how the semester will continue was announced this past Friday. The...
Election Countdown: Mail-In Ballots
Written by Devon Mitchell
With just over two months left until the general election Americans are getting anxious to get their hands on their ballots...
