The 2018 midterm elections may prove to be one of the most important midterms in recent history. That said, it is equally important to put the midterms into context before votes are cast in November. Let’s get one thing straight: voting is important. If you didn’t register to vote before […]
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Broadening Your Horizons: The Perks of Studying Abroad
Studying abroad may be one of the greatest and most rewarding experiences of your life. Photo Courtesy of Security Magazine As a college student, studying abroad may be one of the greatest and most rewarding experiences of your life. Whether you’ve ventured far from home or not, the lifelong memories […]
The Nintendo Switch, One Year Later
The Nintendo Switch will not disappoint, but don't replace your other systems with it. Photo Courtesy of GameSpot Happy birthday, Nintendo–the Nintendo Switch is one year old now. The hybrid home console has had a busy first year, skipping the crawling stage and jumping right into a full-sprint as the […]
Why You Should Watch Whatever You Want
Our minds are able to take what they want and leave the rest. Photo Courtesy of Pexels The argument has been presented time and time again that movies are a waste of time or “rot our brains,” but really, the exact opposite is true. The internet has remodeled daily […]
Conveniences of Campus Laundry Facilities Across the State
A part of every college experience is realizing you must do your laundry all on your own. Colleges and universities across West Virginia have on-site laundry facilities for their students to use. Some colleges and universities are implementing new devices to take away the hassle of laundry. Others are […]
State Legislature Gets It Right on Campus Guns
Campuses would have been obligated to allow anyone to carry a firearm. Photo Courtesy of History.com West Virginia voted against the bill that would have allowed guns to be freely carried on college campuses, and this was definitely the best decision they could’ve made. The bill was set to […]
How Misinformation Spreads on Social Media
Social media has become an incendiary battleground of polarized political discourse. Photo Courtesy of Politcs as Unusual In a time where almost everyone is carrying a smartphone, the ability to share one’s opinions on every platform imaginable is readily available. The internet allows users to get information at a moment’s […]
Bookstore Implements Frustrating Changes
This semester, the campus bookstore drastically changed the way they organize textbooks, and it has led to a lot of new confusion and frustration. For time in memoriam, the bookstore organized its textbooks according to subject and class number. If you wanted to buy your textbooks at the store, […]
Celebrating Valentine’s Day around the Globe
Both Western and Eastern cultures have unique ways of celebrating Valentine's Day. Photo Courtesy of Think Smarter World In a typical American store around Valentine’s Day, it is not uncommon to see shelves lined with oversized teddy bears, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, and hundreds of cards. In […]
What Does Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mean to You?
Martin Luther King, Jr. gives "I Have a Dream" Speech in Washington D.C. Photo Courtesy of BET Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life achievements of an influential leader and civil rights activist. On this day, many people from all sorts of backgrounds, races, and communities unite to share […]