Opinions

  • Who Cares What Someone Else Thinks of You?

    Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu   People talk about others all the time–but whether it is good or bad, who cares? That is something everyone should ask themselves. I personally know it may be hard to not…

  • Animal Cruelty Not Only Hurts Animals, But Society As Well

    Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu   Animal cruelty is not just brutal to the animal itself, but to the owner and their family as well. Consider thinking of the pet owner, animal shelter staff and veterinary clinics…

  • Maintaining Leadership Qualities as a College Student

    Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu   In life, I think more people than we would expect have some form of leadership in them. But it’s up to those individuals to decide if they would like to bring…

  • Queer Dating Stories: Can You Really Be Friends With Your Ex?

    Ashtyn Britt abritt@lc.edu   *Coming to terms with one’s sexuality is at times a long and exhausting process. It took me many years to completely accept myself, and try to venture into the dating world.…

  • Listen Linda: Karma’s a Witch

    Olivia Bettorf ombettorf@lc.edu   Karma, it is either good or bad. It is hardly ever in between. Why do I mention karma in this months article? Because almost everyone experiences it at one point in…

  • Halloween Candy, Ranked in the Most Important Categories

    Gail Harper abharper@lc.edu   ‘Tis the season for Halloween candy, folks! Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth, I think it’s fair to say that Halloween candy brings a sort of reminiscence around this…

  • You’re Not Going to Find Your Second Amendment Rights in Aisle Two

    Ashtyn Britt abritt@lc.edu   I consider myself a fair libertarian, meaning I have a strong believe in democratic social causes as well as republican financial causes. I essentially believe that people should have mostly independent…

  • How to Stop the Burn: A Perspective on Abusive Relationships

    Ashtyn Britt abritt@lc.edu   The following is a poem by and interview with Harley Camryn, a young recent survivor of an abusive relationship with her ex-girlfriend of multiple years. For anyone who has experienced abuse…

  • Check Out the Newest Group on Campus, “Active Minds”

    Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu   Do you feel as if you just can’t seem to get things organized because your mind is all over the place? Everything seems as if you just can’t get it right,…

  • Self-Care

    Donnie Becker Dobecker@lc.edu   We all need to practice a little more self-care. Whether you like getting a massage, just relaxing with a good meal and watching  tv or a million other things you might…