This is not so much a greeting for me as it is a goodbye. It is, in fact, the last time that my name shall appear on the Andersonian staff list as "Editor in Chief." It's the last time my name will show up at all, probably. As weird as it is that I've actually reached the end of my college career, it is also so amazing that I've had the opportunity to grow as a writer, editor and leader in my seven semesters with the Andersonian. I'm grateful for this university and all that it has brought to my … [Read more...]

Guest Writer: Camryn Miller The military is an opportunity for people of different races and genders to enlist and serve. However, this is not the case for the transgender population or people with gender dysphoria. Individuals with gender dysphoria are considered a risk to military productivity, as stated by the Trump Administration’s new policy. This policy states that anyone in the military who “requires or has undergone” gender transition be disqualified from enlisting. This, … [Read more...]

If you're attending college, one thing must ring true: academics are important to you. Maybe it's your passion, maybe it's your dream or maybe you didn't really have a choice. Regardless, your grades matter. You want to succeed, and you'll try your best. But what happens when your best just isn't enough? Sometimes we make mistakes. Maybe you completely forgot about an assignment that was due yesterday or you didn't get the grade you wanted on a test you spent all night studying … [Read more...]

Guest Writer: Erin Smith Shop local. Small Business Saturday. Support the Makers.  The whole idea of “bloom where you are planted” has always been important to me. Advocating for and supporting people who are brave enough to make their dreams come true is something I try to do as often as I have the opportunity.  I also believe this mentality should not stop with business owners. Supporting local and growing musicians is just as important as supporting brave entrepreneurs. Listen … [Read more...]

Guest Writer: McKenzie Marsh Conan O’Brien, Mitt Romney, Emma Watson, Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Thurgood Marshall, Steven Spielberg, James Franco, Empress Michiko of Japan and Ben Shapiro. What do all of these names have in common? That’s right, they were all English majors. All students, regardless of major and intended career path, need to know how to write and how to write well. Any field of study could be better augmented with an English or writing minor as a strategic … [Read more...]

Guest Writer: Elijah Neal Mackenzie Fair once told me that “grief is like walking through peanut butter.” I really connect with the truth behind her comment. Not only is grief sticky, it is tough. Grief is not creamy peanut butter; it is extra crunchy. Grief is a long process of wading through pain and loss.  I lost my best friend Tim Haurez last year. He was the most encouraging person in my life. He affirmed me, and he was sincere when he did it. I miss him a lot. Pain struck me … [Read more...]

We have been encouraged to be relational from a very young age, but people have vastly different experiences. Getting married at recess in kindergarten might have been the peak of your entire elementary school career, or you may think that people still have cooties. Either way, the prospect of relationships are somewhat ingrained in our minds and have had some sort of impact throughout our lives.   In a world that values being independent and unique, society adversely encourages the constant, … [Read more...]

In years' past, a high school diploma was all that one needed to ensure they were qualified for work that would sustain them for years to come. Maybe it didn't qualify a person for a lucrative career in a field with job mobility, but it paid the bills. Then it was the bachelor's degree. Now, in many fields, a master's degree is needed for even some entry-level positions. No wonder so many college students face depression. Some students, such as future nurses or accounting majors, are … [Read more...]

Guest Writer: Lane Webb I have seen the rise and fall of many fads throughout the years. These fads range from being both good and bad, however, the worst of these fads is the rise in popularity of Minions.  Minions have risen from the deepest chasm in Hell to plague humanity. The origin for this evil idolatry stems from the movie “Despicable Me.”  The lighthearted comedic relief that the Minions presented quickly became the true love for many because of their simplistic design, … [Read more...]

On Nov. 6, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and one-third of the U.S. Senate seats will be up for grabs. In a democratic republic, where leaders are elected to make decisions on our behalf, it is incredibly important for those leaders to be held accountable to the electorate. The only way to hold them accountable is to vote them out if they represent us poorly and vote them back in if they represent us fairly. This is the most effective way that we the people can ensure that … [Read more...]