The Dreaded Trek: Getting Home Safely Late at Night
It’s 2 a.m. and you’re exhausted. You came to this party with your friend, but she went home with …
Life
College from the Perspective of the Black Girl in the Corner
Sometimes, the people in the corners shine brighter than the ones in the center of the room. They …
Hey There, Can Anybody Hear Me?
I can’t tell you how many times that I’ve been talking to people–or trying to talk to them–and …
CM’s Guide to the Information Management and Technology Major
We all know the “hip hacker” trope in movies where some computer savvy, glasses-wearing student has …
The College Stress Epidemic: Do I Stand a Chance?
College is all about balance. Balancing your workload with your social life, boyfriend and …
But Wait, Asians Don’t Get Depression
“You’ll get over it really soon,” my parents said. “Depression isn’t a real thing.” “Why in the …
Finding Me
“You’re supposed to grow. Not be the same person you were a year, a month, a minute, two seconds …
Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Election Part 2: The Issues
For those of you who have clicked on this article, I should let you know that there is a Part One, …
Walk a Mile in His Cleats: The Story of John Pond
At 11:30 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, the streets of Charlottesville are just beginning to stir. …
10 Reasons Sophomore Year Might Suck
When freshmen become sophomores, everyone thinks college does a 180. We finally get in to the best …
College Took My Money and My Confidence
It’s no secret that college is a massive investment, given it’s one that’s supposed to pay off …
Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Election Part 1: Meet the Candidates
People call our generation apathetic, and maybe that’s fair. According to U.S. News, only …
“What’s A Dairy Queen?” A Sweet Tale of New Experiences
Starting college includes some pretty standard trials: getting to know your roommate, being away …
Dorm Sweet Dorm: How to Show Your Annoying Roommate Who’s Boss
You found your roommate on a roommate matching website and she seemed perfect. You liked the same …
An Article about the Article That Got Me Fired
As a light bulb arrives when a cartoon character gets an idea, so too did a glowing middle finger …
To Be the Girl on Fire, You Must First Lose Your Cool
At freshman orientation, I distinctly remember my orientation leader saying, “College, not only …
Pizza, Pimples and Pounds of Pressure
“I’m gonna be hot. I’m gonna be hot. I’m gonna be hot.” Sounding like a modern-day Dorothy from The …
How to Run the College Campus Republican Scene
Attention poli sci majors, Wall Street Journal aficionados, those who claim not to care about …
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Employment: How to Master College
Teens are conditioned to view college a certain way: sprawling campuses, stadium-style lecture …
My Flat Tire: A Horror Story
I woke up on time despite favoriting gifs on Twitter until 3 a.m., and the bold aroma of Colombian …
Privileged & Poorly Adjusted: How I Dropped My Pathetic Ego
I interrupted my junior and senior years of high school with a heavy schedule of courses offered by …
When’s a Good Time to Drop the Grief Bomb on New Friends?
The cover of my planner stares at me as I frantically search through my backpack for that one …
You Can’t Do Everything, Even if You Put Your Mind to it
The emails began pouring in: student government, service opportunities, the school newspaper, work …
Talk Wordy to Me: How to Start a Conversation with Someone New
Most people would say that the best friendships begin when they happen naturally and unexpectedly. …