Race… Does it segregate us?

In class today we had an interesting conversation about the word “race”. Merriam-Webster defines race as “a category of humankind that shares certain distinctive physical traits.” I’d beg to disagree. The only thing that makes “a race” a race, is the skin color. That is the only physical trait. There is not multiple traits at […]

Stages After Being Cheated On

Since when has cheating on someone in a relationship become so socially acceptable? I’ve been cheated on, friends have been cheated on and yet, everyone still treats the person that cheated as if nothing happened No. You did something so wrong. If you’re not ready to commit yourself to a relationship, don’t waste the time […]

Gratitude: A Lesson Learned

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” -William Arthur Ward Today I had the opportunity to speak with an interesting individual. I had noticed her before on the shuttle from the college back to our apartment. She is an older female with long grey […]

A Sense of Community

Some of my best memories, as much as we fight and try to tear each other’s head off, are with my oldest little brother. Many nights we would find ourselves crawling out our bedroom windows onto the roof (even in the middle of winter), with my camera in hand and his GoPro in his hand… […]

First Day of College, in a Nutshell

Now this isn’t my first year in college, but it is my first day at a university that has more students currently on campus then the two rival towns from my old home, put together. To say the least, I was afraid of getting lost, missing class, and worst of all… Getting mistaken for a […]

17 Things Every College Freshman Should Know

Originally posted on Michael's Knightly Thoughts:
You just graduated high school and now you’re on your way to college, but you probably have some questions like, “What if I get lost on campus? What if I take the wrong bus? How does this whole dorm room thing work? Wait, free condom Wednesday is actually…

In the Pursuit of Happiness

Humans seem to constantly be searching for things in life that make them happy. Often times you hear people saying it is one particular person, or that they need a significant other to make them happy. If you think about it, relying on ONE person as your source of happiness is a lot of pressure […]

Leaving the Safety of Home

It’s easy to dream of leaving home. Often times as a high schooler I found myself saying that, upon graduation, I would get as far away as possible. People seemed to support that, saying things along the lines of “Do what makes you happy!” or “Get out there and travel the world!” How many of […]