On June 1, Vanity Fair magazine published a story introducing Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner. Although the initial reaction I saw was surprisingly positive, it wasn’t long before people...
My parents openly let me curse, have a glass of wine with them on Sunday nights and talk about things my mom has said she would have never told her parents. One thing I’ve talked about to my parents,...
As a student, a writer and a learning journalist, I naturally see things on a daily basis that I disagree with, strongly believe in or otherwise want to discuss. It only makes sense then, that I value...
If you are Republican because your parents are Republican, are you really Republican? If you have an opinion about something that you got from someone else, is it really your opinion?
A common occurrence...
I am a firm believer in the Golden Rule. Each person should treat others how they want to be treated. I try to uphold this ideal every day. A good majority of the time, I at least try to put on a friendly...
We live in a society where we strive to be right. Scoring an A on a test is expected, and anything less is disappointing. This emphasis on being correct causes students to whine for extra points on tests...
In many peoples’ eyes, a big way to pay for college is through playing sports. This may be a good option for some students, however many are forced into continuing with a sport they no longer find enjoyment...
I hear it echoing through the senior locker area, before school, at lunch, in class and during passing periods. It is the phrase “I can’t wait to leave this place.” Every day I hear seniors say they're...
Cool blue fog hung low over the stage and filled out the silhouettes of the three German musicians passionately playing the harmonica and bass. The Midland was dark, warm and thick with the combined stress...
He raps like Beck, makes slightly more sense, and sounds like Third Eye Blind except that all of their guitars have been replaced with psychedelic riffs from the 60s. Only Real is a perfect blend with...
On April 2, The Mowgli’s came to play a show at The Midland in Kansas City. They were accompanied by Hippo Campus and Night Riots. Although I hadn’t heard of either of the openers, they were surprisingly...
Last year at this time I was sitting in my godparents’ house in Tallahassee, Fla. I left my life, my house, my parents, my friends and my school for six months. When I left I didn’t really tell anyone,...
