This weekend, as I fueled up my ‘97 Honda Accord with gas at an astonishingly low $1.90 a gallon, I could not help but notice all the smiling faces around me at the pump. I’ve also noticed...

Most former students would agree that university is undoubtedly one of the more stressful periods of life. Everything seems up in the air, with no tangible promise of a secure future and the competition...

I went to see the dentist over winter break, and I am proud to say that I am cavity-free. However, while Pam, my dental hygienist, was cleaning my teeth, she noticed something unsavory. Before revealing...

Are you a modern woman who believes in equal rights? Do you feel that women are continuing to face detrimental societal subjugation due to the continued presence of sexist attitudes? Would you consider...

The rampant growth of Netflix and the systematic closing of local bookstores has left many “old-fashioned” individuals wondering if society is headed in the right direction — especially...

It’s now 2015, and even though the New Year is already a couple of weeks old, it’s still not too late to indulge in the time-honored tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. In fact,...

We’re all familiar with the situation: It’s Dec. 31, and you have just made a list of what you are sure will be the best and most successful New Year’s resolutions to date. A countdown...

When discussing social issues that concern our state and the nation in general, we tend to place blame upon politicians. These accusations are logically founded — who could have more decision-making...

It’s no secret that math and the sciences have long been seen as intellectually superior to art and music. While the pursuit of fields like medicine and engineering are regarded as rigorous and undoubtedly...

When I was a child, my mother once tasked me with the responsibility of being the steward over a dark chocolate cake that was baking in the oven. Her directions were simple: When the oven buzzer went off,...