How to Celebrate MLK Day
Quotes of peace and tolerance abound on Facebook and Twitter every year on this Martin Luther King JR. Day. For most people, that is where celebrating the holiday stops. There are not traditional parties or family dinners on this day, so a lot of the people still want to be involved in honoring this important man are unsure how to proceed and simply post about him online. There’s nothing wrong with sharing powerful words from an important civil rights leader, but there is also so much more that can be done. Learn about Martin Luther King Jr. Take some time to really study his story. We are lucky that he…
How to Actually Keep your New Year's Resolutions
Do you struggle to stick with your New Year's Resolutions? Don't worry, we've all been there. Here is how you can turn your goals around and start achieving big things.
SUV Collides with Local Leeann Chin in Saint Paul’s Midway
Vehicle crashes into local chinese food restaurant chain in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
7 lies back to school articles tell you about packing for your freshman year of college
Freshman year. Bright future, exciting possibilities, and the horrifying reality of trying to pack for a whole year. As many people do, you decide to browse the internet (probably Pinterest) for advice on what to bring, how to act, and any other college advice you can find. It’s overwhelming, but by the end you feel like an expert…even though the wall decals took more of your budget than you expected, and you feel sad deep down when you look at your well-worn copy of Percy Jackson sitting on your bookshelf. But this is what the experts suggest, right? Wrong! Not everyone has the same needs in their living space. 1–Wall…
No More Fireworks on Independence Day
Fireworks are fun, but at what cost? #fireworks #fourthofjuly #independenceday
We Are Not Ready for “Heartbeat Laws”
Recently, there has been a push for states to adopt strict laws regulating abortion. This, of course, has sparked intense controversy. These strict new laws are the wrong way to prevent abortions.
Travelling Through Customs Around the World
I have done a fair amount of travelling abroad over the last few years, primarily in Latin America. Entering different countries is always an interesting experience. Customs can be daunting because there is always that chance that some obscure law or item you did not know you needed to declare will stop you from entering the country. For example, bringing Chilean wine in your suitcase when entering the U.S. while you are under 21. Just act casual. Here is a list of my experiences entering various countries: Mexico Pretty casual. I do not remember too much. It was the end of a long day of flying from Minnesota, that included…
Art as a Career
People who study the arts and try to make a living from them often hear the same words time and time again: “That sounds fun.” To an extent, yes, there is something fun about pursuing what you love and feeling passionate about it. It is a similar sentiment as any person going into a field they have a passion for, whether that be nursing, athletics, writing, or psychology. Whenever someone loves what they do and pursues their dream job, they will derive some level of joy and satisfaction from it. There will, however, be many days feeling miserable and stressed after working long hours. The thing about following your passion…
Why you should NOT donate to Notre Dame
The haunting photos Notre Dame Cathedral up in flames have been circulating around the internet since the fire started on Monday. Many wealthy peopled have banded together to start donations to restore the historic French monument. Donations have been pouring in quickly and have now–three days since the fire began–exceeded $700 million. Still, there has been an outcry of people stating that these donations should be going elsewhere. Those who are grieving the 850-year-old cathedral as an important piece of history are astounded and many are offended by this. After all, it seems like a triumph of the human spirit, people from around the world banding together to save something…
Privilege and Blind Liberalism: An Expansion of the Discussion about the Poverty Simulation
I recently wrote about an email sent out by my college advertising a poverty simulation. This would be a three hour event where students could pretend they were living in poverty to experience what it is like. I have already started to discuss the rampant issues with this, but since I had a lot more to say I am revisiting the topic. At the heart of this lies the opportunity to examine some common problems within liberalism, especially prevalent in wealthy or white liberal circles. That is, liberals who have experienced a lot of privilege often do not see the big picture of social justice issues. Like the above clothing…
