Though college students are prone to fatigue, the current political climate in our country and overexposure to social media are undoubtedly creating feelings of anxiety and even hopelessness.
Next time you’re in class, take a moment to look around — count the energy drinks and coffees in the room. Whether it’s early morning, mid-day or a late-night study session, it’s not difficult to spot students with these drinks in hand, taking sips between keystrokes.
Imagine this: you finally land that dream summer internship where you can really prove yourself, and you can’t wait to get to work. But a month in, you’re now dealing with rising bills and long unpaid hours, and that excitement has been replaced with stress and exhaustion. Yes, you’re gaining skills in your field and working with professionals, but your bank account is dwindling, and money is tight.
I’m concerned about the future of sports, and it has nothing to do with players or the games themselves — it has to do with bandwagons.
The definition of a bandwagon, according to Merriam-Webster,...
Simon’s prison is a rusted submarine, deep in a vast ocean of blood. Oxygen lowers as Simon fumbles through a maintenance manual he can barely read in the cramped darkness. Over the radio, an automated...
Jolie Shultz, arts & culture editor
• January 28, 2026
Pepper spray, camouflage gear and a threat of deadly force don’t hold the typical sounds of music. However, in the political climate of 2026, they echo all the same. As the U.S. government seems to operate...
In an interview with Politico in December 2025, President of the United States Donald Trump graded the current U.S. economy “A + + + + +.”
But when taking a closer look at some of the president’s...
