Each year, as the American public crumbles at the knees and gives into the most palpable face of capitalism, I take a moment to reflect on the hype behind the biggest shopping holiday of the year. Somewhere between “Candyween” and “CreditCardMas” falls Thanksgiving–what is generically accepted as a day to feast, watch football, bond with [...]
There was a time when the words “I’m sorry” were powerful. They were words that, sitting in the corner in time-out, with arms crossed and brows furrowed, we refused to utter. We would sit there all day and go to bed early, but we would never speak those two little words. Many pivotal moments in [...]
As six o’clock p.m. roles around, I grudgingly reach for my bag, whip out my agenda, and glance through the list of homework items I have penciled in for the evening. Of that list, I put asterisks next to the assignments that involve online quizzes based on textbook or web readings, and checks next to [...]
As the crisp air and fast falling leaves make the presence of fall known, it is clear that, what is, perhaps the best time of the academic year, has arrived in full-force. Marked with tailgates, exciting weekend plans, Halloween parties, and the much-awaited homecoming celebrations, October brings about an unmatched enthusiasm among students, faculty, and [...]
My name is Janam Anand, and I am a stress seeker. According to a recent article in Women’s Health, stress seekers are “addicted to high-anxiety lifestyles … because somewhere along the line being stretched to the limit turned into a badge of honor.” I know about when it happened for me. My freshman year of [...]