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Speaking, reading events on campus leave positive impacts

Speaking, reading events on campus leave positive impacts

Darrian Breedlove, Opinion Editor February 26, 2019

USI is known for many enjoyable activities and programs, but some of the most influential and popular aspects of campus are the events involving guest speakers and readings. Inviting guest speakers...

College away from home may be better

College away from home may be better

Morgan Murphy, Staff Writer February 25, 2019

From the time we are born until we move out, our parents are the people that we turn to for guidance on what choices to make. When something goes wrong, we often depend on them to show us how to fix things....

Jealousy a red flag for abuse

Jealousy a red flag for abuse

Morgan Murphy, Staff Writer February 19, 2019

When thinking of abusive relationships, a lot of times the first thing we think about is physical abuse. We picture someone with bruises covering their arms and legs. However, abusive relationships that...

Polite prejudice not polite

Polite prejudice not polite

Emma Corry, Staff Writer February 12, 2019

There may not be a more frustrating sentence in the English language than, “I don’t mind LGBT people. I just don’t agree with their lifestyle”. The concept of “not agreeing” with LGBT people...

Tumblr, bring back our porn

Tumblr, bring back our porn

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor February 12, 2019

Blogging platform Tumblr announced back in December that it would be scrubbing itself of all adult content, but the move will only have a negative effect on its users. The company said on their website...

A month means nothing

A month means nothing

Bowman Clark, News Editor February 5, 2019

The Gregorian Calendar is a travesty, lacking any semblance of reason. The decisions for changes have been ridiculous, leading to a unit of time, a “month,” that is variable, arbitrary and annoying....

Group projects provide needed communication skills

Group projects provide needed communication skills

Morgan Murphy, Staff Writer February 4, 2019

Imagine you are sitting in class, waiting for it to be over and you hear the dreaded words “group project.” You quickly start picking out the worst people to be stuck with in your class and hope you...

Ratings of professors not always reliable

Ratings of professors not always reliable

Morgan Murphy, Staff Writer January 28, 2019

As you start to sign up for classes, one of the first things that most of us do is look at the ratings of the professors that teach our classes. These ratings are submitted by students who have taken a...

Problem-solving skills can be a lifesaver

Problem-solving skills can be a lifesaver

Morgan Murphy, Staff Writer January 22, 2019

Most colleges are quick to advertise that they are here to prepare students for their transition into the workforce. However, how often does a classroom setup actually prepare you for what your job is...

Involvement Fair allows students to all come together

Involvement Fair allows students to all come together

Alleigh Dillman, Staff Writer January 22, 2019

The Student Involvement Fair at USI allows all clubs and organizations on campus, old and new, and of all varieties, to come together and show every student that there is something out there for them to...

Art Center does not reflect student needs, wants

Art Center does not reflect student needs, wants

Darrian Breedlove, Opinion Editor January 15, 2019

As USI continues to thrive and polish the campus with new shiny buildings, art students are forced to bottle up their frustrations and reluctantly retreat to the hovering bunker that is one of the least...

The coffee cup dilemma

The coffee cup dilemma

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor January 15, 2019

Megan Thorne Can I just preface all that is about to follow with the simple statement that I know there are bigger issues in the world? I know there is worldwide hunger, I know there isn’t...

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