Opinion

One thing that really gets to me sometimes is not practicing what you preach. Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen this phrase shift from one end of the spectrum to the complete opposite.  Let’s say, hypothetically, that you and your friend group have promised each other countless times that no matter what happens, you’ll […]

I have just finished reading “Open” by Andre Agassi. This book has been one of the most inspiring experiences I’ve had as both a student and an athlete. Coming from Spain, where sports like tennis and soccer are part of everyday life, I thought I already understood what dedication and discipline meant. But Agassi’s story

As October begins to wind down, we need to remember one thing: everyone is tired. Yesterday feels like it’s August with the excitement of seeing old friends and meeting new ones, but now we find ourselves questioning whether we’re going to make it to the end of the week.  However, for this week, there is

You’re probably just going to skim this. Unless you’re my editor, nobody, at least on this campus, has enough time to fully read this whole piece. As college students, we are expected to do a little bit of everything and stay busy.  Focus on your academics, they say, but college is also the best time

Education has definitely changed in the last decade; the students are taught new strategies in math, behavior reinforcement and how to handle behaviors. When it comes to school districts, there are so many different encounters or interactions between students and practicum students or student teachers. Both of us are currently helping out in school districts

An Ironman is one of the toughest endurance events in the world, a race that tests the limits of human strength and mental determination. It combines a 3.8-kilometer swim, a 180-kilometer bike ride and a full 42.2-kilometer marathon, all of which must be completed consecutively. The Half-Ironman, officially known as Ironman 70.3, cuts those distances

Hello, devoted readers. I decided to do something a bit different and, instead of a hot take, I’ll do a true crime instead. Now this true crime really hits close to home for me, quite literally.  During the Fourth of July weekend, a man by the name of Chance Englebert, his wife Baylee and their

With Homecoming coming to a close, between skit night, the return of alumni, a football game, concerts and the AO Social, it reminds us of this: life is chaotic, messy, but also enjoyable. Along with that, fall break is coming up, and some might think they are finally at that point where they’re a dolphin

In high school, I learned about the different periods of literature in Spanish, which I guess also applies to English literature. One that really caught my attention was the Romantic period. It was a time when everything was romanticized, but what stood out to me the most was how emotion was valued over reason. The