Part of being human and part of being a teenager is having this desire to fit in. As a Christian, though, I am called to be different (Romans 12:2). This was a struggle growing up. The high school I attended...

Faith. Belief. Love. Hope. Outcast. Jesus Freak. Hypocrite. Christian.  Where do we fit in? Do we fit in? Am I the only one? According to the PEW Research Center, 63% of teens 13-17 in America identify...

With Valentine's Day on the horizon, some lonely students are desperately searching for love. We all have those friends in relationships who value their partner for 10 months more than their best friend...

It’s no secret that studying is the key to success on a campus, but what about life after school? Can studying be thrown out of the window once your career has been met? The answer is: no, not really....

Humans advanced because they have the ability to think beyond what is seen. We have progressed so much that what was considered “advanced” now is normal. So then we can focus on one certain subject...

The ongoing debate between gas powered and electric vehicles (EVs) has sparked strong opinions on all sides. Many argue that EVs are better for the environment, pointing to their lack of tailpipe emissions...

Imagine graduating high school with a diploma in hand, having dedicated a majority of your life to this moment, and then realizing you have no idea how to file taxes, create a budget, or even speak confidently...

What does every college have in common? They all need a minimum of a certain GPA to get in. Prestigious universities are missing out on talented students because of their high standards and monomaniacal...

Every year, colleges use GPAs and standardized test results to weed through hundreds and hundreds of applicants. Many people who support this approach claim that numbers are the most objective and effective...

As I am biking through Lower Park and enjoying the lovely Chico weather, I notice the cluster of tents and tarps up ahead. I speed up and keep my gaze forward, avoiding the bits of trash scattered around...

No shorts that are deemed to show an excess of skin above the knee. No skirts that end above the knee. No dresses that are arbitrarily deemed to be too short. No clothes that show a single inch of midriff....

“F#ggot.” I sat there, slack jawed on the uncomfortable metal bench on the cool fall day as a passing student casually threw the slur at me. I packed away the protein bar I was previously chipping...