Satire, sarcasm and sass: Winter break to-do list
All the things a college student accomplishes over winter Right before the winter break, professors, roommates and friends all ask one question – “How will you spend your winter break?” […]
Tag: Opinion
One-eighth of the way there – Lessons learned by a first-semester freshman
As the fall semester draws to a close, it”s time for freshmen to turn the page on the first chapter of their college career. This semester has been an eventful […]
Rising from heartbreak – The power of Moscow”s community is displayed in times of struggle
The start of this year was not a happy one for the people of Moscow. Just 10 days into 2015 the community was rocked by a shooting incident that killed […]
A critique of pure irrationality – Politico article accuses Millennials without analyzing the roots of the issue
At this point, the general population has become desensitized to articles with titles proclaiming sensational statements such as, “Millenials Are More Racist Than They Think: Just look at the numbers.” […]
Out with the old – Sometimes choosing what seems wrong in the moment can never be more right
I didn”t like the University of Idaho at first. I was born and raised in Idaho and have felt the need to branch out from my home state since I […]
It”s never too late – The pros and cons of being a nontraditional graduate
Here I go, moving on to bigger and better things, or so I hope. Graduating college a decade late is better than never, I suppose. Being a nontraditional student has […]
The slippery slope of winter – A guide to how to stay vertical during the treacherous, icy months of winter
Moscow”s winter-time weather is a mixed bag of snow, sleet, rain and slush. As the season progresses, the snow continuously melts and freezes over – turning walking paths, parking lots […]
Santa and sitcoms – The best holiday specials in TV sitcoms
While the holidays are great, the ways holidays are portrayed in sitcoms is even better. TV shows, especially sitcoms, have this magical ability to take the stress of the holiday […]
The importance of character – Writing characters that connect with the audience is essential for any movie
Storytelling goes back ages. Even though movies now are full of special effects, CGI and modern technology, the foundation of film – telling a story – is as old as […]
The Force is wrong with this one – Why some people aren”t excited for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
When I was a kid, my parents introduced me to the original “Star Wars” trilogy. From that moment on, those three classic films were on a loop in my house. […]