PROMPT: Have you ever had to say no to something you wanted to do because of a cultural tradition/restriction? Religious? Moral? Health-related? Political? Have you ever had a friend say no to something for a similar reason? How did you feel on the other side? During our weekly content meetings, we encourage our writers to […]
Photos: Ellen Murphy Ten panelists took their seats in a semicircle with the backdrop of fiery red wings. A hum of discussion and the sound of photographers snapping from the outskirts filled the room. The diverse panelists were ready to relay their thoughts to those gathered in the Student Success Center, and to those viewing […]
An abrupt, loud crackle startled me as my two companions and I trailed down 10th and Winter Street. After the first interjection, several other firecrackers sounded in quick succession. Orange sparks were blazing in our wake. What was I getting myself in for? I thought, as another burst within 10 feet of my face. Celebrations […]
Members of the dog-owning community are privy to a few unspoken rules when it comes to looking after your furry friend and maintaining a ‘good human’ status. These include: Cleaning up after your pet. Keeping the barking low-key, as not to disturb anyone. Using a leash when out and about to avoid any unwanted behaviour […]
Hurricane Michael was first monitored as a storm on October 2 in the southwest Caribbean Sea. It had developed into a hurricane by October 8 and hit land on October 10. Classified as a Category 4 storm; Hurricane Michael caused extreme damage with winds up to 156 mph. Often storms forming in the warmer Caribbean […]
With October being World Vegetarian Awareness month, starting with World Vegetarian Day on October 1 and ending with World Vegan Day on November 1, we are reminded of the importance of vegetarianism around the world. There are 375 million vegetarians worldwide as of now—it is a cause that a sizeable chunk of the global population […]
