Packing for trips has never been my strong suit. When I left for Oxford, the thought of packing for four months in one suitcase was terrifying. Thankfully, with the help of my mother, I managed to make it here with all the important things. Now an entirely new task lies before me: packing for 10 days in a backpack. On any given three-day ... [Read More…]
La importancia de un idioma extranjero
Bear with me. I spent at least three hours trying to read 46 pages of Cien Anos de Soledad two nights ago, and I am on a Spanish kick. But really, as difficult as reading a magic realism novel in a foreign language is, and no matter how ridiculous I sound when I stutter and spit out the words as I attempt to read aloud in class, I'm getting ... [Read More…]
Ready Player One: Gamer dystopia meets ’80s nostalgia
The novel Ready Player One takes place in the near future where the majority of the world has ignored global issues (global warming, food shortage and so on) and instead spends time on a gigantic, elaborate virtual reality game called the OASIS. The billionaire founder of the game dies, leaving his entire fortune to whomever can find the easter egg ... [Read More…]
Diets are for quitters
After this semester, I will never look at food the same way again. As an elective, I decided to take a nutrition class that ties in social injustice. So far, though, it's turned out to be a class that makes me regret ever eating anything. Ever. OK, maybe I'm exaggerating, but only a little. I've learned about vegan diets, plant-based ... [Read More…]
How the ACU bubble fuels the sexual assault cycle
I have never been more aware of the existence of the "ACU bubble" or convinced of the sense of conservatism on our campus until last Friday when the Optimist reported on a student who was indicted for sexual assault. Not all, but a good sum of students reacted to the story in a manner that showed me a side of ACU students I hadn't seen before. ... [Read More…]
Sports and character go hand-in-hand
I grew up in the San Fernando Valley down in a little area of Southern California known as Los Angeles County. I also attended the University of Nevada, Reno, for a year, which happens to be the alma mater of a certain California NFL team's quarterback. Basically, this all adds up to me being a huge fan of the 49ers' Colin Kaepernick. I have ... [Read More…]
The Senioritis is strong with this one
It's the one thing every college student thinks they'll be prepared for when the time comes. Throughout college, they hear horror stories of the syndrome that affects seniors, making them slack in all areas of life, longing for the day of freedom from academia: Senioritis. Sophomores lie to themselves, thinking, "Maybe it won't happen to me, ... [Read More…]
Social clubs fall behind in intramural basketball standings
After a one-week hiatus due to the annual Sing Song extravaganza (nice job on the predictions, Optimist), intramurals returned with a vengeance to the gyms of the Rec. The glitter littering the floor was replaced with sweat, and 'bows were once again thrown rather than worn. Costumes were traded for headbands, wristbands and the occasional ... [Read More…]
Telling stories is sharing experiences
You would think that as a journalism major, I would've learned by now to always carry a notebook and pen with me everywhere I go. I see stories and words and ideas everywhere I turn, but often these thoughts are far from my mind by the time I am equipped to record them. I guess I could write things on my phone (like I am writing this column as a ... [Read More…]
Crowdfunding is the smartest invention
Sing Song has ended. Three different acts now have $1,000 to give to their chosen charity. Let's review the options, shall we? In true countdown fashion, my first thought was to go to a crowdfunding platform. Why not give back to the community in that way? Crowdfunding platforms, which date back before 2012 but only recently attracted media ... [Read More…]
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