I’ll just be blunt: I really don’t like people saying “bless you.” And it’s not because I’m a die-hard atheist and can’t handle any kind of mention, smell, or taste of the “G” word. It’s...

I know I’m not the only one who guards their precious obligation-free moments with as much fervor as their stressed, exhausted lives allow. The pressure to do well in school and get into a good college...

Thanksgiving has rolled around once again, wedged underwhelmingly in between Halloween and Christmas. Thanksgiving break tends to vary in excitement, but regardless of whether you spend the week in Hawaii,...

I’m four weeks into sophomore year and I already feel like I’ve been hit by a bus. And I just can’t stop asking myself: Why was I so excited to grow up? As kids, everyone wants nothing more than...

As I ventured into the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, my eyes scanned the packed crowd filled with screaming fans and teeming with estrogen. A sea of hormonal teen girls buzzing in anticipation of seeing...

I am a victim of college spam. When it comes to mail, I always used to be pretty old-fashioned. I believed in the traditionalism of handwriting letters, the sincerity behind thank you cards. Then I...

As per usual, country -pop cross over Taylor Swift just can't seem to catch a break from the relentless and never-ending criticism being thrown her way. The 24-year-old debuted the new music video for...

Every year SDA provides the opportunity for students to attempt to resolve one of the most important first world questions of the times. No, this is not a question of economics, chickens and eggs, existential...

The yearly battle of Japanese assassins versus ocean plunderers will commence on June 4 with the annual event of Ninjas vs. Pirates Day. Students, in their free periods or passing periods, can dress up...

I have one question, why do classes start Oct. 2? It is completely ridiculous. Sure, while I was in high school I never wanted classes to start, but I’m an adult now, sort of, and I want to start...