Getting a tattoo has long been seen as unprofessional and a regretful decision – a decision that could cost you a career. Most of us have heard the speech from our parents about "waiting to get a tattoo until you’re sure on what you want." Recently,...

Many students let their time in college pass them by – just looking toward the end goal without enjoying the journey there. The college years offer so many unique opportunities to try new things, meet new people and develop unique perspectives. We...

Toward the end of his junior year in high school, my son made the decision to join the Armed Forces of the United States. Because of his love of everything water, his mother, also a university professor, and I thought he would choose the United States...

As I considered what I wanted my living situation to look like this semester, I made what I considered to be a pretty scary move: I opted out of buying a meal plan. Needless to say, as a second-semester freshman, I was a little worried about managing...

Some Grand Valley State University students may run screaming when they hear the word “FAFSA.” Others may shrug and say “Who cares?” Still others may scratch their heads and wonder what this acronym even means.Many college students in Michigan,...

As I mentioned in a previous article, sometimes all you need to form an opinion about something is to read about what else is happening at GVSU. There’s been a recent article by Lucas Escalada about how students are proposing to have more parking lots...

At Grand Valley State University, finding a printer is often no easy task for students. Waiting in line is annoying for everyone, whether you are rushing to class or have time to spare. Currently, GVSU has printers in a variety of buildings on the Allendale...

I foresee a future where instructors will no longer show their students films during class time. See, when I go to class, I expect some level of interaction with my professor: be it them lecturing for the hour and me trying not to fall asleep, or a...

I have always heard about Las Vegas – whether on TV, in movies, books or magazines – with its famous slogan, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!” I must admit that nothing in the world can beat the city, especially the Las Vegas Strip. My...

About 90 percent of the students who walk on or around campus are wearing headphones, myself included. It’s a nice way to block out the unnecessary noise around us and to listen to something we enjoy. But what if someone needed help, but you couldn’t...

In December of 2013, my two friends and future roommates and I had to be quick to sign up for an apartment this year at Campus View. This meant I had to take an extra half hour or so from packing to sign up and put a down payment on my share of the...

Ever since reading an article, “How to Talk to Little Girls,” I’ve been cautious with my words when meeting children. It can seem that everything goes over their heads, but they really pick up on things.Immediately focusing attention on their appearance...