We've got a long way to go: time to pick up the slack after Black History Month
By Kiara Lee | February 24, 2010As the month of February comes to an end, it is important that we don't lose the spirit that comes with Black History Month. Carter G.
As the month of February comes to an end, it is important that we don't lose the spirit that comes with Black History Month. Carter G.
The most intriguing aspect of the word "minority" is the polar opposite connotations it can assume, depending on its context.
Ordinarily, I am supposed to focus on national, large-scale issues in my articles for The Collegian.
Two weekends ago, I had the extreme misfortune of taking care of an under-21 friend (I'll call him Fred) who had had too much to drink.
Cheering college pregame. Emo kid in the dark. 50-year-old loner. Horrifying hound exposing himself.
It has the largest circulation of any newspaper in America. It is consistently listed among the most widely disseminated papers in the world.
Ever set your clean clothes in a glob of glue-like detergent that's been lying in wait on top of the washing machine? Ever cruised into the laundry room one minute after a cycle finished and stood in the doorway while awkwardly debating with yourself whether to claim your clothes as someone else impatiently removes them for you, or come back later once they've left? Ever been a little sketched out about the self-propagating piles of clothes that live in laundry room corners? Here are some tips for cleaning the hostile laundry-room air while we clean our clothes. No.
The other week I was at an apartment party. Upon arrival, a friend of mine introduced me to an older girl in her sorority.
First, let me preface what I'm going to say (or I guess write) by stating that I love "the tight black pants" and all the accentuating features they provide to an attractive female body, in addition to the comfort and flexibility they provide for all.
Some people are natural automobile operators. In swift arcs of the ankle, these naturals slow to barely noticeable stops without promoting even the slightest hint of jolting motion.
Lil' Wayne, Chris Brown and a host of other celebrities have recently been in trouble with the law. Oftentimes democracy plays a minor role in A-list crime, because a celebrity's punishment is not always proportionate to the crime committed.
Dear Birds and the Bees faithful and casual readers, This is the fifth week of the semester, and that means it is time for a group article.
A huge glass display with shelf after shelf of the best baked goods I have yet to see matched, except maybe on "Cake Boss." This display is in Manhattan, I can't quite remember where, but what I do remember is the variety and plethora of deliciousness. My mom would take me there whenever I spent the day with her at her job, starting when I was in third grade until I was in sixth grade.
According to my estimations, the University of Richmond was the landing pad for more than 18 inches of snow during the past week and a half.
During recent years, the University of Richmond has been quite generally referred to as endorsing a work-hard, play-hard environment.
"Potential editorial material: WHY WOULD THE REC CENTER CLOSE DUE TO WEATHER? What else do they expect students to do when they can't go to class, drink?
The word "friend" is used so casually in our society. Let's face it, you tend to call just about everyone a friend, whether it's the girl who lives on your hall who has only spoken to you twice this entire year, or the guy who you've known since kindergarten who knows more about you than your own parents. Do all of the people you deem friends deserve such a title?
Life just got easier for those pursuing career opportunities in the Federal Government. Last month, the Office of Personnel Management released its long-awaited and improved job application Web site.
It's wet. It's sloppy. It goes down smooth. It turns a handshake into a hug, a hug into a kiss, and a kiss into a "I swear I wasn't aiming for that." Mr. Introvert becomes Mr. Hilarious and Mr. Extrovert becomes Captain Asshole.