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Violence: not just guns and bombs

Josh Hackney May 16, 2026

When we think of violence, we usually think of war. But one can be violently ill, or something can violently shake; so what really is violence?  What prompts this question is a recent alleged arson...

Edgy humor can numb your empathy

Callum Tait May 14, 2026

Is it “problematic” to joke about the Epstein files? Regardless of your individual political beliefs, the facts we have about Epstein are objectively horrifying. Some people argue that because...

Picturing housing as a priority

Santino Bedolla May 14, 2026

As the spring semester comes to an end, the results of the recent housing selection scrambled students’ moods, leaving many upset that they could not view the schematics or photos of their desired dormitory. ...

Feedback is Fuel

Josh Hackney May 14, 2026

Do you have an awkward critique for your professor that you don’t know how to properly address? You probably aren’t alone, but, there are solutions.  You may be too busy during testing weeks to...

Education is a process, not a performance

Josh Hackney April 13, 2026

You may think you’re just paying for a diploma, but the real product is the process, exposure and growth.  Grades, course evaluations and standardized tests can make it hard to see education as more...

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