Column: While Obama's victory gives hope, really challenges remain
November 14, 2008
I witnessed history last Tuesday; the first mostly black president of the United States -- since Barack Obama is, in fact, half Caucasian -- was elected by more than half of the people who voted in the election.
October 31, 2008
I carried a lighter around with me since I was 10 years old.
Column: Economic crisis affects teenagers' spending habits
October 17, 2008
I think that many people are familiar with the economic crisis that has plagued the front of newspapers and run rampantly across countless television news networks throughout the day.
Column: Look to this year's election as a change for our future
October 3, 2008
When I wake up every morning I pour a glass of milk and either put a Pop Tart in the toaster or pick up a banana.
'Glamping:' Not a legitimate way to be in nature
September 19, 2008
I have recently noticed the term "glamping" sprouting up over the Internet on a couple news Web sites.
Learn to make the most of the cards life deals you
September 5, 2008
I questioned myself the other day on the exact reason I am here. I know why I am living, in my general opinion, of course, but the idea that was circulating throughout my brain for an hour of my life Tuesday morning was exactly why am I in Blacksburg?
Column: Appreciate life more fully in aftermath of campus shootings
April 17, 2008
I had not gotten much sleep that night. Just off and on, occasionally waking to a bright green 3 a.m. or 6:19 a.m. I was more worried about my resources geology exam that afternoon than anything else.
Column: Gas prices will rise until concrete changes are made
April 3, 2008
I remember when gas was 89 cents per gallon no matter where you went.
Column: Right to protect one's self does not translate into right to carry
March 20, 2008
Imagine that you go to a college in which every student, faculty member and employee has the ability to carry a concealed weapon.
Column: Off-campus housing trades your savings for freedom
February 28, 2008
As the end of the current spring semester slowly becomes visible, many students are left with the stressful decision of whether to live on or off campus the following school year.