Sometimes when I find myself meeting people, I am quick to make snap judgments about them. Then, I question why I've made those judgments. However, out of these moments come what I believe to be the best solution: getting to know the person. I strongly...

I was blessed by having two parents growing up who were into music. My mother's taste ranges anywhere from Sade to the Beastie Boys to Prince, depending on how often or loud she wants to snap her fingers. My father leans more to the classic rock side...

Grand Valley State University has experienced a handful of changes since the last school year, many of which I appreciate and have been beneficial to the entire campus community. However, one change that is not well-liked among my peers is the merging...

How convenient is it to be able to have a car on campus and having the option to drive to class? It sure beats having to walk to class all the time, doesn’t it?Unfortunately, having the privilege to park on campus is not so easy. Between limited parking...

Walking around campus makes me wonder how much unnecessary waste occurs at locations lacking clear recycling and compost bins such as class buildings. I often find compost and recycling in dining and social areas, but not in academic locations. Yet, I...

You’d think there would be a direct correlation with writing and speaking however, that's not the case. I can tell stories with my pen, but I cannot tell stories through my vocal cords. For whatever reason, the genetics of story telling did not pass...

Did Mark Twain have a mustache? What does the fox say? Who was that guy who won “Jeopardy” a ton? If you’ve ever wondered anything sometime in the past five years, you’ve probably discovered that the answer is easy to find. We can just ask...

With tons of projects to do, research to conduct and papers to finish, the amount of work we have to get done as college students can be a little overwhelming. Over the years, one of the ways I’ve been able to do to make the workload more manageable...

As I’m approaching Lake Superior Hall, a girl walks out across that winding sidewalk with strawberry blonde curls dripping down her face, staring at her phone. Not an abnormal occurrence in the slightest. Class ends and our eyes glance down to reconnect...