Hearing is one of the five senses. It is natural, and, for much of the population, it is effortless. As humans, we are constantly hearing, whether we are paying attention or not giving a care in the world.  In fact, as I sit in this very chair and...

On Monday, Sept. 11, I and many other students received a timely warning about a sexual assault that had occurred on campus two nights prior. In that moment of reading, I remember feeling disgusted (how could four people just stand there and watch?),...

I’ve noticed a lot of rallying going on lately, not only in Allendale, but also in Grand Rapids. On Labor Day, for instance, there was a protest that occurred in downtown Grand Rapids, which you can read about in an article by Joshua Vissers in the...

This last week has been rough for the U.S. It is impossible not to acknowledge the devastation that has occurred due to the hurricanes, fires and related issues currently ravaging our planet.  People are without food, water, shelter and other things...

There’s a fairly decent chance that if you’re holding this article in your hands at this moment, as opposed to reading it off a screen, you’re somewhere on campus right now.  Assuming you aren’t using the restroom, you are most likely occupying...

When we are children, our elders tell us to follow our dreams. They tell us to do what we love and to not worry about the money. However, most of the people who tell us this practice the opposite. People tell us to do what we love, yet they have an occupation...

I was born and raised a Detroit Lions fan, and let me tell you, it’s been a long 21 years. I was also raised a University of Michigan fan, so at least my life hasn't been a total disappointment.  For as long as I can remember, I had a jersey in...