Whenever people would say — on roadtrips, Girl Scout camping excursions, hikes through the woods — “Keep your eyes peeled!” I would always grimace. It seemed to me like imagining a skinned grape,...
In case if you didn’t know, I’m in a fraternity. I know what you’re thinking; It’s hard to believe that a dork like me is part of Greek life, but here I am.And let me tell you, it’s a completely...
As a black conservative, Candace Owens’ schtick is one of faux wokeness and provocative inaccuracies, an image meant to coax African-Americans into the Republican Party.In her world, hate crimes are...
Dwyane Wade has indisputably had one of the best careers in NBA history. His loss is one that will reverberate both on and off the court, as he’s a walking legend who is undeniably a top-20 player of...
A few weeks ago, I became “that girl.”Yes, I was the girl that was crying on the corner outside of a bar. We’ve all seen her. Some poor soul who clearly is having a less than great night, while also...
The NCAA Tournament is a three-week long theater that provides us with countless storylines. With Virginia’s Kyle Guy, De’Andre Hunter and coach Tony Bennett cutting down the nets on Monday, the 90th...
In my mind, Alzheimer’s is the worst thing in the world. To be there physically but not mentally, it’s unbearable. Sadly though, it’s taken a toll on my family.About eight years ago, I stayed with...
During my senior year of high school, I discovered the drug of all drugs, the crème de la crème of psychoactive substances, the Great Bambino of intoxicants: caffeine. That was the year I learned how...
One of my worst qualities is that I’m highly susceptible to peer pressure, and this made for innumerable bad decisions during my childhood (no, Mom, this doesn’t mean drinking or drugs.) I also like...
For spring break this year (Ah, a distant memory now), I traveled to Portland, Oregon, for the AWP conference — the Association of Writers and Writing Programs. On my radio show, my hosts and I, who...
For years, Hollywood’s lack of risk-taking has been apparent in its tendency to eschew bold, original films for trite, worn-out stories.Sequels to long-dormant franchises such as “Terminator,” gender-swapped...
I don’t want to overreact, but Texas Tech may now be a basketball powerhouse with the success they are having.The Red Raiders struck gold with coach Chris Beard and his tournament record speaks for itself....
