Abigail Mohler, Valkyrie editor-in-chief As a senior, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on my four years at Berry. It has been a time of thankfulness and a time to see how much I have grown since freshman year. I have been given so many wonderful experiences and opportunities throughout the past four years. If I was asked what one piece of advice … Continue reading Find your communities while at Berry
Summer Le, Campus Carrier digital media editor Having an “ideal or dream job” has been instilled in me ever since I was in kindergarten. We had career days where different parents would come in to speak to the class about their daily life as a firefighter or a banker. Many of the classroom activities also consistently nudged students to start thinking about what they hope … Continue reading It is okay to not know your future path and career
When Republicans voted to expel Democratic Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson from the Tennessee House of Representatives, they set a dangerous precedent for future lawmakers and our democracy. Even with Jones and Pearson’s recent reappointment to their seats, there is no question that their expulsion will go down in history as a threat to democracy. Only two times before since the Civil War era … Continue reading Tennessee lawmakers’ expulsion is a threat to democracy
Asa Daniels, Ramifications editor-in-chief As I reflect on my time at Berry College, I am amazed at how quickly the time passes. Eight semesters ago, I told myself that it would go by fast, that I’d ought to relish in the time I had. Now I realize that such a sentiment has barely any effect. Time does not care how you think of it. From … Continue reading Make your time meaningful while at Berry
Americans are overworked. According to an article from ABC News, the average American works more hours a week than anyone else in the industrialized world on top of receiving less paid vacation days. The five day/40 hour work week is not sustainable for everyone, and it can be a major contributing factor to workplace burnout. A four day work week, however, could help with this … Continue reading Adjustments need to be made to the work week
Bradynn Belcher, Campus Carrier staff writer A few weeks ago, I was scrolling through Tiktok, and I started watching a man vlogging his 100 mile race. To my disbelief, he made it look incredibly easy. Apparently, I am easily influenced because after watching that, I ran to my roommate and begged her to run a half marathon, which is 13.1 miles, with me this summer. Mind … Continue reading Running comes with many great benefits
In 2002, “Of Mice and Men” was banned from George County schools in Mississippi because it contained profanity. In 1981, “Lord of the Flies” was banned because it is “demoralizing inasmuch as it implies that man is little more than an animal.” In 1968, New York State English Council’s Committee of Defense Against Censorship identified “Animal Farm” as a “problem book.” The reason cited? Orwell was … Continue reading Book banning is dangerous for representation
Eric Zuniga, Campus Carrier deputy news editor As Berry students, we all walk a lot. Whether we take the hike from Ford up to the main campus every day or simply travel between the major buildings to get to class or pick up food, almost all of us spend a significant portion of our day as pedestrians. Many of us keep cars on campus as … Continue reading We should be more concerned about pedestrian safety
For many college students, the library is the number one place to go when you have to study for a big test or work on a group project outside of class. At Berry, it’s where you can access the Writing Center or the Academic Success Center when you need help on an assignment. On top of that, the library also has tons and tons of … Continue reading Libraries are vital community resources that deserve more funding
Bradynn Belcher, Campus Carrier staff writer We live in an era of instant communication. How weird is it that we can have conversations with people all over the world with less than minimal effort? I enjoy this 21st century perk, especially now that I am in college. I am from Tennessee, and almost all of the friends and the connections that I built in high … Continue reading We should call our grandparents more often
