Column by Zac Garrison, Senior from Franklin, Ky. I often write about change. It’s an unavoidable part of life, and the best we can all truly do is to hold on and hope it works out for the best. We say that we adapt to change, but most of the time it hits us in the face Read More
I have been in a fraternity for the better part of four years. I pledged the first semester of my freshman year and I’ve never been embarrassed to wear my letters. In the past, I’d been upset about how fraternities were portrayed by the media. They never seem to reflect on Read More
I know you may be surprised to read this, but I did my fair share of stupid things as a teen. Jumping into the bushes face first to make the girl next door laugh, putting WD-40 on skateboard wheels and riding it down a steep hill with no helmet, let a friend slam a fiberglass Read More
If I had a nickel for every time I’ve had the phrase “Grow up” aimed at me, I’d be a wealthy man. Whether by a parent, a friend or a lass at the pub, I’m sure we’ve all been the target of these harsh words at some point in time. The term “Grow up” is Read More
I often write about creativity. I wholeheartedly believe that it is one of the most effective ways to remind ourselves just how truly unique we all are. Not every person draws an apple the same way. Not everyone has the same vibrato. In a world that is whitewashed with conformity and fitting in, creativity helps Read More
When does satire go too far? In several instances, there is a paper-thin line as to what is considered satire and what is considered just downright offensive. I understand the unalienable right to freedom of speech, but don’t your rights end where my nose begins? For years the lines of what is acceptable satire and Read More
There are several things in life that scare me: spiders, bugs, low-fat salad dressings; you name it. Also, not having any idea where I am going to be in sixth months honestly makes me quite uneasy. I will graduate in May, and after that I’m not really sure what’s going to happen. It’s too early right Read More
When I was in elementary school, the teachers always told us they were preparing us for middle school. In middle school, the teachers always stressed how important it was for us to be ready for high school, and spent large amounts of our curriculum making sure we would survive the land of lockers. When I Read More