The Benefits of a Well-structured Vacation

With only one week between winter and spring quarters, a balance has to be struck between fun and recovery.

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April 4, 2016

I’d Like to Thank the Academy…for Nothing

In the middle of controversy over racism, the Oscars promote tone-deaf Asian stereotypes.

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March 3, 2016

What Do You Do With a Humanities Major?

If all our academics were to leave their jobs, our society would lose something great

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February 15, 2016

Nightmare on My Home Street

Being home over break shows us where we came from and how far we have yet to go.

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January 7, 2016

Turkey and mashed P-Sets

Life will always be hard, but Thanksgiving reminds us to be thankful for what we do have .

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November 30, 2015

Fighting with a broken sword

When it comes to changing the world, following the book isn’t as easy as it seems.

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November 9, 2015

It's lonely at the top

Why you shouldn't aspire to be the smartest one in the room

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October 15, 2015

An ego trip down memory lane

The consequences of harboring egotism within acts of service.

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June 1, 2015

I want to know what love is

A roommate illustrates how to love someone in the long run.

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May 7, 2015

Confessions from a recovering “excellent sheep”

If the life of the mind is to actively learn, then why does it leave so many of us feeling passive?

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April 14, 2015