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Shame on You, Senate

Shame on You, Senate

For a governing body that was created for and by the people, our senators showed Americans where they stood by disregarding their wishes for tougher gun laws.

Superficiality is Not a Secret

Superficiality is Not a Secret

We live in a shallow world.

Keep Subway Lines Out of Jersey

Keep Subway Lines Out of Jersey

As a native New Jerseyian, (or whatever we’re called), I’ve spent much of my life traversing state lines between my home and New York.

Sext or No Sext, Weiner Shouldn’t Become Mayor

Sext or No Sext, Weiner Shouldn’t Become Mayor

In June 2011, the media preoccupied itself with its latest political scandal—Anthony Weiner, former representative of New York’s 9th Congressional District in the House of Representatives, had (as every news source made sure to joke) exposed too much wiener.

Bittersweet Goodbye to Senior Class

With the countdown to graduation approaching single digits, the reality of the world is becoming very, well, real for many of our departing seniors.

Street Characters Strike Back

Street Characters Strike Back

There’s nothing scarier for both children and adults alike than seeing childhood heroes transform into monsters right in front of their eyes.

The Boston Marathon Bombings Cannot Become Politicized

The Boston Marathon Bombings Cannot Become Politicized

It’s hard to think of the Boston bombings as domestic, but that’s exactly what they are.

In Defense of the Internship

In Defense of the Internship

Virtually all of us have been lectured that going to college will help us get a job.

College Admissions: A Numbers Game

College Admissions: A Numbers Game

This time last year, I was juggling about nine of those fat envelopes from schools that had accepted me, frantically trying to decide which college would be the one at which I would spend the next four years of my life.

When College And Technology Don’t Mesh

When College And Technology Don’t Mesh

From Kindles to iPads (and even iPhones), students and educators alike have their favorite pieces of technology that make college life easier.