Imagine this: you spend hours working on an application, whether for college, a job or even a social organization. You take the time to update your resume, write an essay or cover letter and even go out of your way to get letters of recommendation. You...

At the end of last winter semester, I wrote my final essay about Jeff Bezos and his enormous riches. I concluded that he is immorally rich and abuses American capitalism. I am anti-billionaire because I don’t believe someone can be so wealthy without...

During the fleeting four months away from college, crafting a trove of summer memories mingled with nostalgic music is never an easy task. The following records, the majority of which were released since May, have been cornerstones of my playlists, and...

As someone who's been an audience member, performer and house show operator, I feel Grand Rapids has a fantastic music scene. However, I believe there are still music lovers who find themselves bored on weekends because they are unaware where to find...

Editorial Elections and expirations: how old is too old to hold office? As the presidential race comes closer and closer, we are getting increasingly concerned about the age and mental competency of the candidates proposed on the ballot. This year,...

Editor’s note: Peter Wampler is a professor of geology and hydrology at Grand Valley State University. The opinions expressed in this piece are his own. I am all about people using electric scooters and other mobility devices in a safe manner on...

I remember when I first toured Grand Valley State University, I was amazed by the campus, and I knew that GVSU was my number one choice for college. Upon getting here, I found out a series of things I had been told on the tour were untrue. The first was...

In the last few years, the NFL has had many teams remain on top, as seen in the Kansas City Chief's Super Bowl victory, but this year’s draft might change the teams’ talents and movement of players. This upcoming NFL draft that will take place...

As a woman, there are many things we feel unsafe doing. We feel unsafe getting gas, walking alone at parks, going shopping alone, among other activities. These undertakings still feel uncomfortable during broad daylight hours.  In New York City from...

Many changes have been brought to the NFL’s games this offseason. Owners of the NFL voted to pass two game changing rules that will be in effect starting in the 2024 season. The first rule change was to adopt a low-impact kickoff– previously used...