Amid the furor over the U.S. presidential election and the general bustle of the holiday season, there was one news item that went largely unnoticed. Amazon, the online retail giant,…
The Second Amendment vs potential grizzlies
These past few weeks have been busy for those of us working in the media. We have inaugurated a brand-new president, there have been executive orders and Twitter rants, nominations,…
Buzzwords: the words that break or build us
There is no denying that we are in the midst of the most divisive time in recent history (because the great and all-knowing interweb tells us so). News sites and…
Subpar advice: monopolizing the party
All Partied Out writes: “Jean” is a very dear friend going through some hard times. She parties a lot and sleeps around, which wouldn’t bother me except that afterward she…
Dating apps: do’s and don’ts
Online dating has created a nuanced social environment, and each site or app can have its own subculture. Handling a conversation can depend on a specific app, sexual preference, age range…
Test yo’self before you wreck yo’self
Being sexual with your partner or someone you’re highly attracted to is all fun and games until one of you has tested positive for sexually transmitted infections. If you read…
Dealing with stigma of HIV positive
It is estimated that more than 1.2 million people in the United States and a total of 36.7 million people worldwide are living with HIV infection. Because the infection can…
V-Day stands for victory, valentine and vagina
Midterms should be over by the time you read this. Unfortunately, as I write this midterms are still in full swing. It is for this very reason that I condensed…
Stumbling the information highway
I consistently ask myself, “What am I even using Facebook for?” Despite the multitude of websites, communities and news outlets that are available at my fingertips, I keep falling to…
‘Some men just want to watch the world burn’
A lot has happened in the past two weeks. Donald Trump was sworn into office as the 45th President of the United States, followed by a flurry of controversial executive…
Are pickup lines still used?
Jamon Sin/PSU Vanguard Do you ever wonder if pick up lines are still a thing? Do they even work? I took a couple hours and walked around campus to ask…