Valentine’s Day tends to be a day of extremes—if you don’t love it, then you probably hate it. In the weeks leading up to Feb. 14, stores become overrun with giant stuffed animals and boxes of various candies and chocolates. Many people, especially those who aren’t in favor of Valentine’s Day, begin to make snarky comments about the holiday, while those who love it begin to wonder what the day will bring. The stereotypical Valentine’s Day for a single person looks lonely, dreary and depressing. … [Read more...]

College students are constantly being bombarded with dates. From exam and paper due dates to maybe even actual romantic dates with someone (if so, good luck with that). The constant stream of dates never seems to end. However, April 4, 2016, though it doesn’t directly correlate to school or a class, is a date you need to put on your calendar. “What is it?” you may ask, It’s the day by which you have to be registered to vote in the presidential primaries. While the primaries may not seem as … [Read more...]

This is my third semester on staff with the Andersonian, but my first in such an important position. While I am slightly intimidated by the responsibilities this position holds, I am so looking forward to the semester ahead. The staff of writers, editors and designers we have this semester are absolutely amazing and I can’t wait to see the great work that we’ll do in the weeks to come. —Beth Stark, Co-Editor Hello to those of you who read this column! I am humbled and honored to be a part of … [Read more...]