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Posts published in “Past Opinion Columns”

My favorite college investment

Before I had actually given it some real thought, I thought that buying an iPad would mean spilling, like, $1,000 on a glorified Kindle.

Who needs a fridge?

A local student announced that after last week’s weather, he was selling his Philco C-887 refrigerator and freezer and just keeping any perishable food out on the counter due to the temperature in his apartment. 

I am no longer a vegetarian

Yesterday, I ate chicken. Considering hundreds of people probably ate chicken yesterday on the Stevens campus alone, this does not seem super exciting.

Should I get my first credit card?

Claire:

It’s great that you’re thinking about taking a big financial step toward adulthood! Credit cards are very powerful tools that can do a lot for you, but before you get one, it’s important that you understand what credit is and the potential dangers and benefits of opening a line of credit.

Birthday revelations

I found myself questioning a lot of things over break. It’s quite easy for me to get distracted and hyper-fixate and re-realize how big the world is.

Music City in 26 hours

Walking down the busy nightlife street of Broadway, you can expect to be pulled into a variety of bars by rousing performers trying to make it in a busy city.

Why sports matter

On October 9, 2022, I had to seriously question why I watch sports. It started with a cup  of tea at 9 a.m.

Need someone to watch our cat

Hey everyone, not sure if this is the right place to ask, but my mom just told me to put a notice in the newspaper hoping someone would see it and volunteer.

From cow milk to alternative milk and back

I spend most of my time practicing small, individual changes toward being more sustainable. Most of these involve classic swaps like shampoo bars, bamboo toothbrushes, and reusable water bottles.