Midterm grades have yet to come out and students are already discussing housing options for next year. Many underclassmen are looking forward to moving off-campus for the first time and […]
Opinions
Why so cynical?
Driving back to Ferris after an eventful weekend, a few young men tire of conversation and turn to the radio. Turning up the volume dial, a certain someone greets them. […]
Powerless and pissed
In a world filled with technology and resources, it is less likely to run into your average first-world problems. First world problems are problems people experience in a wealthy country […]
Only child woes
Lately, I have often found myself missing home. Not necessarily my overly-loving mother or my crazy pug, but a bed that is not a “bunk” and the ability to do […]
Petty politics
Written by: Kurt Melville You know that thing everyone said was going to happen, but didn’t believe was going to happen? Well, it just became a reality. That’s right, (parts […]
Stressed and tired
While working two jobs and going to school full-time, it’s easy to stress out about scholastics. My weekly schedule encompasses around 50 hours of off-campus work, while also trying to […]
The future of newspapers
If I had a nickel for every sarcastic remark I’ve gotten in response to telling someone I want to be a professional journalist, I wouldn’t have to worry about the […]
Passion or paycheck?
Money will not buy you happiness. I know, there are plenty of arguments to go around that money provides comfort, ease and therefore happiness. However, just having loads of cash […]
Suck-up
In my days of high school, I could soften even the most stone-hearted teachers with my way of words. I didn’t care much for high school, nor did I really […]
Challenge yourself
Ten weeks ago, I was feeling unmotivated and lazy. Without a regimented practice schedule and a coach telling me exactly what to do, I had no desire to workout. As […]