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The Parthenon

10 women throughout history who have inspired my life and the way I live it

10 women throughout history who have inspired my life and the way I live it

Jocelyn Gibson, Managing Editor March 12, 2015

It’s all women all the time in this column, but in honor of Women’s History Month, I am searching deep inside my soul to come up with a list of 10 influential women in history who have made the most...

DO YOUR BEST

Amanda Gibson, Columnist March 11, 2015

We all care about our education. That is why we are at college, so we can become professionals and enter the workforce with confidence and a sense of job security in our respective fields. We surround...

Keeping time with Apple

Amanda Gibson, Columnist March 9, 2015

The Apple Conference took place Monday showcasing a variety of new products including the Apple Watch. The Apple Watch is one of the newest advances in technology, with a 38-42 millimeter touch screen,...

#MeganMusicMonday: Women of punk rock

Megan Osborne, Life! Editor March 8, 2015

In honor of Women’s History Month, this week’s column is dedicated to all the ladies who used their musical powers to curb stomp the patriarchy. Honestly, this one’s a little much less of a musical...

I’m a woman and I’m sorry (not sorry)

Jocelyn Gibson, Managing Editor March 5, 2015

I’m sorry. I think I noticed something about language and gender. Women use language much more timidly than men, don’t you think? Maybe I’m wrong. Seriously, how many times a day do we hear a woman...

MU SAND talks fat

MU SAND talks fat

MU SAND, James McQuinn March 5, 2015

We have grown up in the age of fad diets. One fad that has lasted for some time is the low-fat diet. Is a low-fat diet really a good idea, and are there any fats we really should be avoiding? Here are...

What do you know about depression?

Bri Shelton, Columnist March 4, 2015

Unlike other illnesses, depression is one many avoid talking about. Most have no problem admitting they have asthma, diabetes, etc., but when it comes to depression, hardly anyone will confess they have...

Nothing beats a court storm

Brad Heltzel, Columnist March 3, 2015

The court storm epitomizes college sports, where the excitement and passion of a collective student body fan base overwhelms the arena in a sea of school colors as they bask in the glory of the university’s...

#MeganMusicMonday: 8-tracks to character limits

Megan Osborne, Life! Editor March 2, 2015

February was an interesting time in the music world – Drake, Jack Ü and Big Sean all dropped new albums, and they’re all pretty freakin’ good (coming from someone who isn’t up to speed on the...

If you call yourself a feminist, watch the gendered insults

Jocelyn Gibson, Managing Editor February 26, 2015

Terms like “mansplaining,” “manterrupting” and “brocreate” offend me on the same level as saying someone does something “like a girl.” These words become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Feminists...

Don’t take advantage of my favorite author

Bri Shelton, Columnist February 25, 2015

A few weeks ago, Harper Lee made a major announcement that she is releasing a sequel to her famous and only novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird” this summer. The new book will be called “Go Set a Watchman”...

Students take advantage of the snow day Feb. 16 by sliding through the snow drifts on campus, instead of catching up on homework.

Column – Piles of snow become piles of homework

Amanda Gibson, Columnist February 24, 2015

After these rare and much appreciated snow days, the piles of snow are soon going to turn into piles of homework. As everyone catches back up with their syllabi, you might find yourself under more pressure...

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