In a review of Cass Sunstein's book "Why Nudge," the magazine Behavioral Scientist points out that people often make mistakes—like refusing vaccines. These mistakes can have life-altering...
Two months into the 2020 football season, USA TODAY published a bombshell Title IX investigation that detailed years of mishandling of sexual and domestic violence reports at the university.
The report...
Each storm is unique, but there are some constants in the aftermath.
One of those constants is the slew of unsolicited opinions—typically from my native region of the Northeast—blaming those...
I was four years old when Hurricane Katrina laid siege to New Orleans, my hometown.
The infamous storm and its immediate aftermath are a bifurcating moment in both the city’s history and the lives...
Everyone has their own idea of a hero. For some, it is someone we know personally and seek to emulate. For others, it is the characters we watch on TV or read about in books.
No matter your definition,...
Choosing your major is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make in your life. It’s also one of the hardest.
It determines the difference between having a six-figure salary or receiving...
Dear freshman class of 2021,
I know that things have been especially difficult for you guys.
Your final year of high school probably wasn’t what you imagined. You were plagued by social distancing,...
As we approached the final days of school last semester, I felt like a cast member in that famous scene of “High School Musical 2.” I eagerly chanted "summer, summer, summer" as the countdown...
I was first introduced to mindfulness at the ripe age of 11, when my psychiatrist recommended yoga classes for my ADHD and anxiety.
Mindfulness meditation, a technique used to center oneself and focus...
In recent months, much has been made of young people’s apparent reluctance to get vaccinated. The issue clearly has significant implications for our own campus community. News of the student body's...
On Tuesday, Aug. 24, Louisiana recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic yet.
That same day, Pres. William Tate fulfilled a long-awaited promise: a mandate for the COVID-19 vaccine following...
I’d like to ask you to think back to the year 2020.
A bit of a daunting task, I know, but stay with me.
The world had to rapidly adjust to the seemingly unstoppable spread of COVID-19. Public health...
