Learning languages important for development
Compared to other countries, the United States is incredibly lacking in their foreign language education. Most Americans begin studying a foreign language in school around age 11 or 12, if not later, whereas many European students begin studying a foreign…
In The Office: Rise of citizen journalism poses problems
Citizen journalism is the spread of information through social media, usually followed by analysis and further sharing across the web. This can allow ideas to be more sensationalist, as it does not share the same impartiality of traditional journalism. However,…
Recent hockey media scrum questioned
On Feb. 6, Sam Reinhart, a forward for the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League was questioned by Mike Harrington, a sports columnist for The Buffalo News, about his effort on a specific play that was made. In that…
In The Office: Renting popular with younger generations
There are a plethora of differences between older generations, like the baby boomers, and younger ones like millennials. Perhaps the most important contrast between the two is that millennials prefer renting living spaces over actual home ownership. It is this…
Christmas Creep quickly approaching
Those who go to Walmart anytime during November will take note of the decor, if not the music. Alongside the pricier items on sale, listening to Mariah Carey the moment Halloween has ended will bring forward a cynical goosebump in…
In The Office: NCAA takes 2 steps backwards
On Oct. 29, the National Collegiate Athletic Association Board of Governors voted to allow players to profit from their own name, image and likeness once the three divisions can reach a decision on how exactly this will work. The NCAA…
Studying abroad incredible experience
This past May, after enrolling in a fourth quarter English and political science Study Abroad course, I flew from New York City to London Heathrow Airport to spend eight and a half days overseas in the United Kingdom with 12…
College classes, grading system do not work
College is supposed to be a place where you find out what you want to do for a career by picking a major if you did not already know coming in. On top of having to meet certain requirements to…
In The Office: Legal age for alcohol not as smart as other laws
When someone turns 18 in America, they are considered an adult. They are legally able to vote, join the military, get married, get tattoos, piercings and more. They are considered old enough to make all of those major life decisions,…
Superbowl halftime becomes pop concert
Despite rock ‘n’ roll music being blasted through the stadium speakers each Sunday and acting as the backdrop for nearly every professional football game ever played, it seems that once again, hard rock and metal music are being denied a…
