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Views from a Hill abroad
Study abroad — it’s a term we hear on a regular basis, but I’m sure not many of us take the time to think about what it means or entails.
Starting next semester, I will be giving you a little more reason to think about it.
In Spring 2012, I — and five other Fort Hays State University students — will travel to Italy as part of a study abroad e [...]
Pinterest worth pinning
BY MELISSA BUSH
Pinterest is a phenomenon that has exploded in popularity in the less than three years since its launch.
It is a social website that allows users to ‘pin’ images to their theme-based boards. Users can follow their friends, and they can follow back. The site allows users to search Pinterest for things that interest you.
Browsin [...]
Letter to the editor..In response to ...
In the article “Christmas Losing Meaning,” I noticed some logical and factual errors that I need to address.
First of all, I think Jared may have misrepresented or misunderstood freedom of religion, especially in regards to our freedom of speech. He seems to believe that Christians should have the right to express their religion wherever they [...]
Success important in college career
These days, it seems there is a flawed perception on what college is supposed to be. Instead of going to college to further their education, I feel that more and more incoming freshmen are choosing the college lifestyle for the social perks. How has this idea of what makes a successful college experience changed?
The answer to this may be as [...]
What not to gift for Christmas
Christmas is lurking its gingerbread-eating, white, snowy head around the corner and many of us are scrambling around the stores, trying to knock out our shopping lists.
The hardest people to shop for are significant others, especially if you are in a newer relationship. Throughout my past, I have made some what I thought to be “perfect” gift [...]
Twinkies did not last this apocalypse...
BY EMILY HENDRICKS
Twinkies are disappearing. My life is over. What am I going to do? A tear rolls downTwinkie-lovers’ cheeks and a few sniffles escape.
I have been seeing this scene, or a variation of this scene, for two weeks. To be honest, it’s getting a little ridiculous. Has anyone thought maybe Twinkies’ being banished from the Earth is [...]
Twinkies did not last this apocalypse...
In the 2009 blockbuster film “Zombieland,” Tallahassee, one of the main characters, is on a mission to find one thing: the last box of Twinkies. Three years ago, it was funny to see Tallahassee seek something as silly as a box of Twinkies. Now, it seems as if the film has given us a sort of “deja vu” moment.
In May, Hostess filed for bankrupt [...]
If you had to listen to one musical a...
If you had to listen to one musical artist for the rest of your life, who would it be?
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Christmas losing meaning
With Christmas drawing closer, I have investigated why it is controversial. It is not surprising to me that many people do not fully understand what Christmas is about. Over the years, we have fallen away from the true intention and meaning of Christmas.
I was surprised that the Christian-celebrated holiday of Jesus Christ’s birth is not the [...]
No-Shave November silly tradition
Fort Hays State University men took it upon themselves to ring in the holiday season early by trying to look like Santa Claus. To me, No-Shave November seems to be a silly annual tradition that serves no purpose other than to gross people out.
A few years ago, I became exposed to this so-called tradition. Every year, men shave their facial ha [...]
Holiday time management important
Balancing your education with daily life can be difficult. Throw holidays into the mix and it becomes hectic.
This time of the year is full of shopping, holiday gatherings and late nights wrapping presents. From cooking all day on Thanksgiving to festive meals with family, there are many factors that can interfere with homework and studying f [...]
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