I took a feature writing class in the spring semester of 2018. One assignment was to do something new for 30 days and write about our experiences. For my 30 Day Challenge, I chose to meditate.
The mindfulness...
On Oct. 24, Gregory Alan Bush attempted to enter predominately black First Baptist Church in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. Frustrated after being unable to do so, he allegedly went into a nearby Kroger grocery...
In late October, President Donald Trump said he was preparing an executive order revoking the constitutional guarantee to citizenship if you are born on U.S. soil. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, a Republican,...
Technology such as smart phones, smart watches and laptops should not be allowed in college class. This is an initiative some of my classes have already taken, and I completely support it. Technology in...
Greek Life at the University has made many positive changes in the last few years. However, sororities and fraternities practice of creating pomping structures for Homecoming week is a long-standing tradition...
In 2014, officials from Flint, Michigan, changed the source of drinking water from the Detroit City system to the Flint River. Because of poor infrastructure maintenance, the pipes...
Black people, who experience racism in America and abroad, never know when they are going to encounter the next predator.
Even if a blatantly racist encounter goes viral, some people believe the victim...
Alcohol is a drug, just like marijuana, cocaine, LSD and heroin. Alcohol consumption is ingrained into American culture, and excess drinking is generally accepted, especially on college campuses. This...
Pop star Ariana Grande and comedian Pete Davidson called off their engagement in October. The two were together for a total of five months and were engaged for four of those months. This relationship...
A nationwide push toward STEM education could be a huge mistake. While careers in STEM fields currently boast the highest-paying positions that many companies are scrambling to fill, the educational focus...
The U.S. is currently in an extremely fragile place. No matter what side you are on, the hate, death and division surrounding us is cause for concern. If you’re not troubled by our current state,...
NBC decided to axe Megyn Kelly’s morning show in the wake of her ignorant remarks on the practice of blackface.
The blatant expression of racial stimulants and prejudicial practices speak to a wider...
