I always joke with my roommate that she has a caffeine addiction whenever I hear the can of her Celsius crack open. “I probably do,” she responds. Continue reading You should recognize your symptoms of caffeine addiction
A growing number of videos and pictures circulating on social media show Tesla vehicles being set on fire, Cybertrucks being spray-painted and other forms of vandalism targeting Elon Musk’s company. These actions have been in response to Musk’s controversial, unelected role in the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). President Donald Trump’s response to Tesla vandalism reveals serious issues with his priorities. Continue reading Our view: Classifying vandalism as domestic terrorism is outrageous
Being a member of the Berry ultimate frisbee team, I have a unique experience, but one that can be applied to other fields: what it means to be a part of a team. We typically have a lot of players in weekend tournaments. We have seven players on the field at a time, and some may end up playing at every point during a tournament. When thinking about why one is on a sports team, it is important to consider the aspect of playing the part on and off the field. Continue reading You can learn more than how to play a game from a sport
“Learn from your mistakes” is a phrase that everyone has heard at least once before. We make mistakes so we can learn what not to do, or how not to handle something. While this is one of the most common phrases to hear, learning from your mistakes is not the most important part of making them. Continue reading Forgive yourself for all the mistakes you make
After COVID-19, our sense of community has taken a serious hit. People barely talk to each other in person anymore and when they do, it is often awkward and forced. Many public spaces that once encouraged socializing have either shut down or become less accessible. Continue reading Our view: We need third places to make meaningful connections
College football in 2023 missed out on having one of the best teams in the country participate in their four-team playoffs. Florida State University (FSU) was not included in the playoffs after finishing with a perfect record and as Power Five conference champion. This was one of the biggest robberies to have ever occurred by a sports committee. Continue reading Florida State University was wrongfully left out of the playoffs
As of Feb. 12, I have gone 19 years without siblings. But as a rainbow child, my soul has always felt like a younger sibling — like I wasmeant to have an older brother. For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a younger sibling. Continue reading Being an only child sucks and it is overrated
Book banning is not just an educational issue — it is an attack on free thought and the fundamental rights granted by the First Amendment. While censorship has existed for centuries, the recent surge in book bans is a blatant attempt to suppress diverse voices and uncomfortable truths. Since the start of the 2020s, challenges to books have skyrocketed, with PEN America, a nonprofit that champions the freedom to write, documenting over 10,000 book bans from July 2021 to December 2023. Continue reading Our view: Book banning is a threat to an educated society
Imagine walking through the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. You are surrounded by artworks that sell for millions of dollars, and right in front of you is a Google Maps pin. It’s about six feet tall and looks, for all intents and purposes, like it was blown up and printed onto a piece of cardboard. Continue reading Everyone should make recreational, emotional art
Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ is, without a doubt, one of her most impactful albums, not just in her career but in the cultural landscape at large. When I reflect on this album, I can’t help but think about how it reshaped the trajectory of her career after her public fall from grace. The power and catharsis of ‘Reputation’ cannot be overstated—it was her comeback moment, one of the most impressive in recent music history. Continue reading Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” comeback was so impactful
