I spent $55 last night online shopping. It's the holidays, and I was late to buy gifts for the people in my life, so I panicked and bought all of them in one sitting. I slipped into my mom's room multiple...

Imagine you are at a restaurant (before the pandemic). It is a lovely night, and the lighting is soft and soothing. There is light music in the background and the quiet ambiance of those around you. You...

Editor’s note: the following piece is freshman Vanessa Machin’s experience participating in her first Day of Silence. Nerves eat away at me as I watch the clock; each passing moment seems like an...

It’s almost that time of year again. The time of year where small innocent girls turn into vicious moneymaking tyrants that get rich by getting you fat. Yes, I’m talking about Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts...

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’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...

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...

As finals week comes to a close, you can feel the anticipation of the new semester rising throughout the halls of SDA. Whether you are a nervous little freshman wondering if you will be able to find your...

I’m part of a group of students who is just far too lazy, or just don’t want to go to the Start Smart driving classes, pay the $40, and get a parking pass, so we park on the street. (As a side note,...