How Karl Marx made me a Capitalist
Karl Marx once wrote, “The less you are and the less you express your life, the more you have and the greater is your alienated...
My journey from Africa to VTSU
It was around 4:30 to 5 p.m. when I was at a local spot with my friends, playing and showing off a new skirt my...
Be conscious of your consumption
I’ve been reflecting on the media we consume and the role the “algorithm” plays in shaping it. With AI curating content based on our interactions—what...
What is a fascist anyway?
Recently, I’ve noticed an increasing number of discussions about fascism in the media, and I realize that writing about it myself only adds to that...
Can we be decent on Yik Yak, please?
I first found out about the app Yik Yak when I was in high school. It never stuck around and ended up just fading away....
God’s green or Devil’s lettuce?
There are two types of people in this world: people who see cannabis as god’s green and people who see it as the devil’s lettuce. ...
Shocking and aweing America into a lul?
You may have heard recently the expression “shock and awe” from Republican sources or even the Trump administration itself. As in, the Trump administration once...
My last first day
On Tuesday, Jan. 21, I had first day jitters for the last time. I packed my bag. I looked at my schedule a thousand times...
Fresh Perspective: Getting adjusted
The months leading up to my arrival at Vermont State University Castleton were filled with nothing but excitement. That was, until the days started to...
Dining hall must do better
Huden Dining Hall. The name may ring a bell to some, but if not, this is the only dining hall on the VTSU Castleton campus....