The very first phase I went through after arriving in Wichita was the Honeymoon phase. Everything about this city that I would get used to seemed amazing at first.I arrived late at night due to heavy snow,...
Gun control has been a hot topic lately as a result of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. Republicans and Democrats are fighting against each other over whether or not the government should...
I was a sixth grader when my brief obsession with extra-terrestrial life forms began. The idea of life beyond the confines of our planet was fascinating. On second thought, I am quite sure I was interested...
Whether today is your first day or second day on campus for class, you’re either filled with excitement of the prospects of what’s to come for the rest of the semester or you’re already longing to...
It was Dec. 14 when Adam Lanza allegedly shot his mother, six teachers and 20 children before killing himself. When I heard about the shooting in Newtown, Conn., I could not believe it. Is it really possible...
Sunday afternoon I went with a German family I know here in Wichita to a Christmas performance held in a church and organized by the community. Kids were performing Mary and Joseph’s walk to Bethlehem...
This semester has been a nice change of pace for me compared to others. For the very first time, I’ve had a steady girlfriend during my college tenure.
Although I never felt deprived by not having...
Christmas is a time that unites families. When I was child, I took for granted that my home would be decorated with snowmen, Santa Claus figures, angels and the most important accessory - the good-smelling...
Marijuana is probably something most of us have seen, heard about or even experimented with (I won’t tell). It’s the third most popular drug behind alcohol and tobacco and over 69 million Americans...
Take it from me, if you have an opening in your schedule next semester and don’t know what class to take, sign up for a class in women’s studies. When I was choosing classes for my first semester as...
As the semester ends, we travel home to our warm houses and TVs playing Christmas movies on repeat, and we brace ourselves for the ugly Christmas sweater parties and awkward family get-togethers. As exciting...
Keeping track of everything can be a challenge; however, utilizing some simple organizational strategies can help keep you on top of your assignments. My system of organization is simple, but for me, it’s...