Is the idea of the traditional college student dying? The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) estimates 73% to 74% of college students are considered nontraditional. Nontraditional students can be […]
Posts by Grace Heethuis
Why I play devil’s advocate
Recently, I’ve realized that I have a peculiar habit. Whenever I read or hear something, I play devil’s advocate. Even if it is something I agree with, my mind always […]
An account of overcomers
College students come from all different walks of life, overcoming significant challenges to make it to where they are today. Every day, tragic stories fill the news and social media […]
A tangy fall tradition
Michigan is the third-largest producer of apples in the United States, and is home to over 100 cider mills that families enjoy visiting each year. Every fall, countless families flock […]
Energy frenzy
On campuses across the United States, energy drinks have become increasingly popular, receiving criticism from people who question their effects on health. Despite this criticism, many students enjoy consuming energy […]
AI: productive or pernicious?
The advancement of AI is rapid, and its future impacts are currently uncertain. Students at universities across the country are being pushed to consider the implications of such technology. Is […]
The death of morality
The United States is in the center of a moral crisis, and the death of Charlie Kirk has proven it to me once again. There are many reasons why so […]
The return of sweater weather
Cooler temperatures have brought back pumpkin spice and everything nice – including Bulldog fashion trends. Sweater season has made its return once again. With the weather cooling down, fashion trends […]
Common ground
For years, the return of college students to the Big Rapids community has attracted some grievances from many Big Rapids natives. Each semester, there is no shortage of people who […]
Intentions versus outcomes
What matters more when we look at a person’s intentions versus the outcome of their actions? Some argue that it’s purely a person’s intentions that we should look at […]