opinions

  • Viewing the Effects of Video Games from a Positive Scope 

    Viewing the Effects of Video Games from a Positive Scope 

    Taylor Smith taysmith@lc.edu  Video games have been a target of contention for many years. Of course, when someone does not actually take the time to try them it can be understandable why they are seen in…

  • Capturing Memories: How a Brain Injury Taught Me the Importance of Real Friends and Pictures

    By: Isabelle Flener  Iflener@lc.edu  My mother has imparted many pearls of wisdom during her lifetime, some of which I listened to as a young adult, while others I did not. One piece of advice that…

  • Krystie’s Kuriosities: Robert Wadlow

    by Krystie Morrison kemorrison@lc.edu   Alton, Ill. is known for its rich history that includes stories of Elijah P. Lovejoy, the Underground Railroad, the Piasa Bird and also the world’s tallest man, Robert Pershing Wadlow. …

  • The Omniscient of Decision Making Part 2

    By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu This is a companion piece to The Omniscient Way of Decision Making. Initially, I am quite sure amongst us all we have had a time in our life where making a…

  • The Omniscient Way of Decision Making

    By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Many times in our life, we as human beings sometimes stumble and become distracted. When it comes to making a concrete decision that is worthwhile for the better, we may tend…

  • “It’s A Thin Line” by Kimberla Lawson Roby

    Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu   Marriage is depressing when your husband keeps you away from your family and loved ones. Being beaten on numerous occasions and being a victim of emotional, verbal, and physical abuse can…

  • Why Are There No Writing Programs at LC?

    Gail Harper abharper@lc.edu   Lewis and Clark Community College offers a multitude of programs—welding technology, paralegal, graphic design, music performance, and our infamous nursing program, to name a few. In fact, within the next five…

  • 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…

  • Always Leaving Satisfied 

    Devin Myers dcmyers@lc.edu   If you’re looking for a better dining experience that is easy on the wallet and much more satisfying than your average fast food chain restaurant, then I would have to recommend…

  • Queer Dating Stories: Maybe She’s Just Not That Into You

    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.…