Saturday, April 27

Month: October 2016

Education is a Privilege and a Priority
Opinion

Education is a Privilege and a Priority

Education provides the opportunity to learn, grow and develop into a better human being. In the prison system, it is important to improve inmates’ education and teach the necessary skills for a successful re-entry to society. (more…)
The Power of Essential Oils
Opinion

The Power of Essential Oils

If I told you that essential oils could improve your mental and physical health, you would probably think I was some sort of witch doctor or hippie. However, research shows that breathing in essential oils can put you in a better mood or keep you focused. When safely applied to wounds or sore muscles, the oils have healing effects. Essential oils are not the cure for mental and physical problems, but they can effectively relieve some of the symptoms. (more…)
White Cane Day
Campus, News, University

White Cane Day

One of the earliest lessons we learn in life is “The Golden Rule”. Treat others the way you want to be treated. As a child, this lesson is simple. As an adult, while the concept is the same, it tends to be harder to execute. At times we’re not sure how people want to be treated. People who are different tend to make us uncomfortable, therefore we shy away from them. Why is that? (more…)
And the Emmy Goes to…
Arts, Opinion

And the Emmy Goes to…

On Sept. 18, the biggest stars from television came together to attend the 68th Emmy Awards. It was a night full of snubs, surprises and moving speeches. The event was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, who made fun of the celebrities there and also used humor to bring attention to diversity in Hollywood. There are five categories that members of the Television Academy vote on—drama, limited series, comedy, reality and variety. Actors, actresses, directors, writers and even shows as a whole go up against each other in these to see who will come out on top. (more…)