Have you ever thought to yourself, “How can I make a difference?” or “How will I be able to handle this?” I know there’s are countless people who’ve said one way or another that a little bit can go a long way. Despite this, do you still...

This time of year, I always find myself daydreaming out the window, wondering how I’m supposed to be able to go to class and do homework when the sun is shining and birds are chirping.When I’m inside during the winter, it is easy to wrap myself in...

Last week, a Manitoba first nation declared a state of emergency due to their suicide rates. While many of us were enjoying the warm weather here in Michigan or even warmer weather down south without a care in the world, our neighbors to the north were...

Focusing is hard for everyone. In a world with seemingly endless distractions, it can be a real challenge to focus on the task at hand. Lucky for you, reader, I am an expert at focusing and I have eight tips to help pull you to finish anything.Tip 1:...

A lot of St. Patrick's Day celebrations are held at public institutions, which means there will be a lot of eyes on you. If you are going to a celebratory event, such as Irish on Ionia, think about those who could be in attendance around you. Professors,...

t’s that time of year again when many people show great interest and concern about their living arrangements for the next academic year. Having a place to stay is definitely important and there are many things that must be taken into account when looking...

For whatever reason, there is a special affection a person has for their first car. How someone could ever love some tiny foreign automobile is beyond me, but hey, to each their own. Myself, I lucked into my first car, because it just so happens to be...

When you’re five cups of coffee in and two papers behind, your mental health usually isn’t the first thing on your mind. In fact, it’s probably the last.As college students, we’ve been told to study as much as possible, get a healthy amount of...

This past week, I went to see the movie "Zootopia." To be honest, I wasn’t expecting it to be much more than another “OK” animated film, but instead, I was pleasantly surprised by its quality and relevance. I don’t think that I’ve ever seen...

It’s that time of year again when many people show great interest and concern about their living arrangements for the next academic year. Having a place to stay is definitely important and there are many things that must be taken into account when looking...

After half a semester of tests, essays and projects, Grand Valley State University students are more than ready for spring break. For some, this period might be spent on sunny Florida beaches or even abroad on mission trips or other alternative breaks....