Kids say the darndest things – especially Colgate kids. I’ve only got one year under my belt, but I’m already desensitized to hearing abnormal stuff on a daily basis. There’s no shortage of absurdity...

The hookup culture definitely has its benefits. The perks of casual sexual encounters can leave both men and women feeling empowered, confident and satisfied. However, especially at Colgate, the hookup...

I have this theory that my extended family and family friends get a serious adrenaline rush from asking me that golden question. “So do you have a boyfriend?” is the prying conversation starter I had...

Working with incoming first-years as a Link during their first few days on campus presents its own unique set of interesting situations. Questions shifted from navigating our limited campus to navigating...

If you’re a sexually active person on Colgate’s campus, you have an answer to the question, “What was your worst hookup ever?” Even more likely, you have two or three suppressed memories that are...

Dear Class of 2021,Welcome to Colgate! Enjoy your time here, and make it count. First and foremost, I’d like to say that the Shaw Wellness Institute has a supply of free condoms and lube, and you should...

It’s the end of April, and school is coming to a close. With the promise that the 2,900 intoxicated Colgate students will soon be gone, flowers are blooming and the sun is shining in Hamilton, New York...

I recently found myself in the middle of an uncomfortable conversation between two friends, a guy and a girl. He was saying to her, “you’re not hot, you’re beautiful.” It was clear that the intention...

If you are a sentient being that walked on Colgate’s campus this past weekend, you knew something was off. On any other weekend, people would be out and about, chatting with friends, running errands...

“Send Nudes LOL.” We have apps like Tinder and Snapchat to thank for this iconic method of 21st century flirtation. It’s been memed, employed en masse by an army of stereotypically straight white...

Recently, I was mulling over life and love with a friend and some Utica Buzz, and my friend asked me, “why are guys always so concerned girls will catch feelings? Like, they just assume that if they...

   Lately, I’ve been trying to understand why we knowingly pursue relationships that are counterproductive to our goals. We’ve all found ourselves texting someone, even with the knowledge that they’re...