Inspiration and perseverance can come from the simplest things. For Stephanie Moench, it comes from the Post-it note that reads, “Visualize success” next to her bed. “This quote goes for both soccer and school,” said Moench. “I always remind myself that if I see myself doing it, then I can most likely do it.” Growing […]
Month: December 2014
On the Bench: The meaning of sportmanship
Anyone who has ever picked up a basketball, football or even a whiffle ball knows the frustration of poor playing. However, that does not give anyone the right to take his or her frustration out on an opponent. But there is a huge difference between kids playing a game and professionals competing for a title […]
The Marvel universe expands
It’s easy to see why so many people love the Marvel universe: it’s filled with superheroes who embody our sense of justice but also share the same emotions that we, as regular Joe’s and Mary’s, experience every day. What exactly it is about these heroes that is uniquely appealing to us is hard to pinpoint. […]
Read the best of Nicholas Sparks in “The Best of Me”
Anyone who is looking for a fast read and is tired of reading the same old romance novels where the lead characters fall in love and live happily ever after, you should check out the novel, “The Best of Me” by Nicholas Sparks. First published in 2011, the bestselling novel, “The Best of Me,” is […]
Here comes the phantom
For years, “The Phantom of the Opera” has brought us heartfelt tears and ghostly spooks. This popular musical has been revamped and remodeled numerous times, but the one thing that stays the same is the romance-filled storyline. “The Phantom of the Opera” has been on a North American tour for a year and recently hit […]
Religious freedom should not compromise safety
Religion in the public school district is an interminable issue. While I am a major advocate for freedom of religion, that freedom should not be so free when it compromises students’ safety. On Oct. 23 in Auburn, Washington, an Auburn School district official announced that students and staff of the Sikh faith who attend Gildo […]
Shark Speak: What’s the biggest distraction to you while studying?
“My biggest distraction is this campus. It’s so small that you either run into people you know or get distracted by an event.” Rialto Heller, senior marine biology major “Other people talking loudly is the biggest distraction. Any annoying noise is very distracting; I need complete silence when I study.” Shya Garrett, junior psychology major […]
Boys play with Lego while girls play with dolls
Let’s be real: we’ve all cooed over pink plastic princess tea sets at local toy stores. We’ve all smiled at toddlers as they roll plastic fire trucks across the floor and mimic siren sounds. But, regardless of how cute princess dresses and action figures can be, gender-specific toys only introduce children to harmful gender stereotypes […]
Break the Internet: Kim Kardashian Backtracking — Literally
Whether you’re a fan of hers or not, Kim Kardashian always manages to make herself the topic of conversation. From her four fabulous fashionable sisters, to her growing controversial family with Kanye West, the Kardashian is a household name, but not in a good way. Recently she has been making headlines for, ironically, the same […]