Despite writing a novel based on the feudal system of medieval Europe, George R.R. Martin has managed to create many strong and compelling female characters in his fantasy series A…
What’s in a name?
It is said that there is power in a name. In the literary world, that saying holds a lot of truth. The name and reputation of the author of a…
Live long and prosper
While the beginning of a new school year can be very exciting, the pressure of college can quickly become overwhelming. The stress caused by homework, studying and taking exams has a way of building up and overpowering our ability to cope with all the things that life decides to throw our way.
Gender-swapping
What is gender? For some gender is just a way of identifying whatever they’ve got going on between their legs, but the stereotypes associated with gender and sexuality have a substantial impact on our lives.
Food for thought
If you were to ask someone on the street where their food comes from, their answer would likely be the name of a supermarket. But that’s not really the truth. Before our food makes its way to the grocery store, it is grown at a farm and then processed somewhere else entirely.
The rise of e-quality
As an English major and avid reader, I have read my fair share of books. Even after reading my textbooks for school, there is something comforting about curling up with a good book. Reading can be a wonderful hobby, especially once you find a brilliant author who continues to spoil you with hours of entertainment in a $10 paperback.
A nation divided
Living in a country with only two major political parties can greatly limit the amount of legal change that can be achieved on a national level—especially if that country happens to be the United States.
The government is watching you
Earlier this year, the name Edward Snowden was not likely to gain any attention in casual conversation. Now the name is well known around the world—and even if you don’t remember his name, you remember what he did. Only a few weeks ago, Snowden, an ex-contractor for the National Security Agency, leaked secret information regarding the government surveillance program in the United States to the Associated Press. His decision to release the nature of the surveillance program has been met with a lot of questions and concerns from American citizens.
What is an atheist?
What is an atheist? Any simple Internet search will tell you that an atheist is someone who rejects the existence of any godlike deities. However, for many people, especially those not familiar with the concept of atheism, this raises more questions than it answers.
Preparing for the work world
Many of us already know how frustrating it is to apply for an entry level job only to discover that it requires two years of experience and a bachelor’s degree. We’ll get the degree (or perhaps already have one), but how are we supposed to gain work experience when the supposed starting point in most job fields requires said experience?
One step forward, two steps back
Even though Washington voters legalized gay marriage back in November, discrimination based on sexual orientation is far from gone.