Black Girl, Red State*: From Poverty to College
* Disclaimer: Black Girl, Red State is a column. It deals with Race and Social Issues, and is devoted to Understanding. It shares inner feelings of a Black student in a predominately White state. It is an opinion piece. The title and material are personal to...
Dungeons and Dragons and . . . Writer’s Block?
Like many writers, I have experienced writer's block and uninspired patches. However, after finding myself as an impromptu Dungeon Master, my creative motivation was restored.
For those who aren’t familiar with Dungeons and Dragons, it’s...
Homeless Veterans
Homelessness in America is not a sight many like to witness. When we see homeless people panhandling on the streets, some people turn and look the other way, some give what change they have...
The Stigma Holding You Back
Going to a tutor might not be your first thought when you’re assigned a big project or can’t find the time to do your homework. The mindset is that you only go to tutoring...
Not Another Black Hawk Down in Somalia
Last week I covered the peace talks between the United States Government and the network of Islamic extremists and Salafist jihadists known as Al-Qaeda. A week ago, there were two Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices...
How to Battle Homesickness
College is fun, stressful, and exciting all in one. For some, “home” is a 15-minute drive away, or even just a few hours; for others, it’s a 6-hour flight or more. Regardless of the...
Caught Up With College Football: Week 6
Week 5 Wrap Up:
Most Impressive Team Performance: The Penn State Nittany Lions entered Week 5 ranked #12 in the country yet were not taken seriously as a threat to win the Big Ten conference...
Caught Up With College Football Week 5:
Week 4 Wrap Up:
Most Impressive Team Performance: In a week that saw seven teams within the Top 25 rankings lose, it was not easy to pick one that impressed the most. Georgia showed guts...
President Trump and Al-Qaeda Peace Talks
The war in Afghanistan has been going on since 2001, shortly after the 9/11 attacks on the twin towers in New York City. The war on terrorism has been America’s longest war to date....
Meet the New Project Manager for Facilities and Sustainability: Nicole Wozniak
This fall, New England College welcomed Nicole Wozniak as the new Project Manager for Facilities and Sustainability. Upon meeting Nicole, I could feel the excitement radiating from her: she has bright ideas about recycling,...
