I once caught a virus so bad that it entirely depleted my body of any good nutrients and any will to continue to living as long as I had it. Unlike a bacterial infection, I could not go to the doctor and get antibiotics to zap it out of my system - I had to let it run its course. Run its course it did, for nearly two years. Before I came to the realization that all the sickness and lethargy that I was experiencing might be due to a foreign … [Read more] about An ode to my virus
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Science department creates new science courses for core-curriculum requirement
The Science Department has developed three new science courses and labs to offer to non-science majors. These courses are Intro to Environmental Science, Intro to Data Science, and General Geology. Over the last year, Interim Associate Dean of Stem Dr. … [Read more] about Science department creates new science courses for core-curriculum requirement
Seniors should be encouraged to pursue personalized experiences
Have you ever taken time to think about whether you are doing or wearing something because you have genuine interest in it, or are you just doing it because everyone else around you is doing it? There have been many times that I have found myself wearing … [Read more] about Seniors should be encouraged to pursue personalized experiences
Competing with others leads to cycle of social anxiety
I had never imagined that coming to college would be like going to high school all over again. Actually, quite the contrary. I had high hopes that the promises of making solid friendships and some of the best memories of my young adulthood would materialize. I … [Read more] about Competing with others leads to cycle of social anxiety
‘World’s Fastest Armenian’ and doctorate student begins coaching track and field
Johnny Deryeghiayan could have never guessed that an undefeated high-school wrestling career would lead him into a life full of ministry and coaching to teens and young adults. Deryeghiayan’s record showed 26 wins and no losses for wrestling during his … [Read more] about ‘World’s Fastest Armenian’ and doctorate student begins coaching track and field
Coffee Nature’s liquor license application intended for new restaurant
Vanguard students who frequent the local coffee shop Coffee Nature have seen the “public notice of application to sell alcoholic beverages” sign hanging in the location’s window. However, the decision to sell alcohol is will not affect the day-to-day dealings … [Read more] about Coffee Nature’s liquor license application intended for new restaurant
‘I didn’t say sorry for a week’
I counted, and I say sorry an abnormal amount of times per day--88 times to be exact. Upon my recent wake from my anxiety-ridden haze, I realized that I was apologizing quite a bit. I apologized for almost every tiny thing that I did, almost to the point of … [Read more] about ‘I didn’t say sorry for a week’
Fighting the meme mentality: It’s time to take life more serious
You’re driving down the highway and you have only seconds to decide whether you’re going to continue straight toward “making better decisions that are more beneficial to my mental health” or taking a sharp right on the off-ramp to “holding onto my unhealthy … [Read more] about Fighting the meme mentality: It’s time to take life more serious
O. Cope Budge Library left short staffed after taking hit from budget cuts
Two Reference and Instruction Librarians were laid off before the start of the semester due to the initiation of school-wide reprioritization, a new program that has carried out budget cuts across campus. Director of Library Services Pamela Crenshaw said … [Read more] about O. Cope Budge Library left short staffed after taking hit from budget cuts