Committing to obligations without genuine inclination has always been an inevitable social standard. Individuals often feel forced to accept trivial invitations, attend unnecessary events and carry out...
In the digital age, language seems to be evolving at an unprecedented rate. It is my understanding that this growth is driven primarily by Generation Z — those born between 1997 and 2012 — whose immersion...
I’ve already come out as a pop music fan, so it should come as no surprise to any of you that I watched the entire “Call Her Daddy” interview with rising pop star Chappell Roan. To me, the interview...
Spring to many students is a reward for the long and cold winters we face here at Colgate University. The smallest bloom of a flower, a bird chirping or the weather simply rising above freezing admittedly...
As the harsh Hamilton winter comes to an end, it’s difficult not to fantasize about the warm months ahead. Our minds are understandably consumed with dreams of berry picking, hiking, soaking up the sun,...
I’ll admit. I’m guilty of it, too: ignoring the happenings of the world around me by not reading the news. Walking past the piles of fresh newspapers at the O’Connor Campus Center (Coop) and not...
Many of us have been there: It’s almost 8 a.m., your alarm is screeching at you to get up and for the third time this week, you’re asking yourself, “Should I just skip class this morning?”
For...
Podcasts have exploded in popularity in recent years, but the hype surrounding them is vastly overrated. While they offer a wide range of information, the reality is that their rise, in my opinion, has...
Julia Smith, Contributing Writer
• February 7, 2025
Have you ever found yourself trapped endlessly scrolling on social media, unable to escape? You fall into the doomed pit of mindless scrolling, only to realize hours have passed. Every day, like clockwork,...
Kate Dischner, Contributing Writer
• January 31, 2025
Having grown up in the greater Chicagoland area, I find cooler temperatures to feel quite refreshing. My favorite part of winter has always been braving the bitter gusts of wind while walking my dog. So,...
I love pop music. Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift and Charli xcx have been blasting on repeat everywhere since the summer, and I couldn’t be happier. Upon checking the platform Stats for...
Every November, like clockwork, it begins: the jingles infiltrate our airwaves, Santa sits for photos at the mall, and our neighbors hoist inflatable snowmen onto their lawns — all while the autumn leaves...
