Study abroad programs are, on the surface, a little intimidating. There are a smorgasbord of countries from which to choose, a dizzying number of classes and programs and lists upon lists of necessary forms and deadlines and costs. But, if you can get past the semantics, it’s probably one of the most rewarding experiences college can offer. For many people, a four-year...
Just this week, a study conducted by “Outside the Lines” questioned how often college athletes get prosecuted after being arrested for committing crimes. The study investigated 10 Division I NCAA schools’ basketball and football players over a period spanning from 2009-2014 in regards to crimes committed while playing at their respective universities. The schools...
Just one month after the death of Freddie Gray occurred, Baltimore had the highest number of killings in a single month since the early 1970s. The explanation that the Baltimore Police Department gives for this landmark statistic is that its officers are afraid to use force due to fear of ridicule or charges being filed against them. Freddie’s death, which sparked highly...
My hope for humanity is often reaffirmed by my generation and our attempt to judge one another based on nobility and decency instead of socially constructed norms. Every now and then one of my peers makes a disheartening remark that reminds me the conversation isn’t over. As I grabbed my iced coffee and copy of the DM Thursday, I was stunned. The opinion column titled...
As the organist played “Pomp and Circumstance,” Jim Hill High School’s class of 2010 marched single-filed onto the Mississippi Coliseum floor. I was so nervous. Sleep deprived, but cautious enough not to stumble in my new 5-inch stilettos. My shoulders were weighed down by colored cords and medallions symbolizing the process and progress of the past four years of...
Lately, the term “hero” has been tossed around quite a bit. If you ask a child what kind of people are heroes, the answer will come easily and generically: police officers, firefighters, soldiers, etc. Why? Simply put, those people are heroes. A hero is someone who puts his or her own self-interest or safety aside and demonstrates great acts of courage. If this is...
In the past few months, with the onset of spring break and summer vacation, I’ve been paying particular attention to social media in order to follow what my friends are doing. High school graduation a couple of years ago sent many of us in different directions, so it’s a good way to keep in touch and not miss out on their experiences. A lot of the photos and statuses...
