Opinion


Expanding on culture not restricted to sponsored events

The Vanguard Vision

International students have long been a welcome part of our campus community. Fall’s International Education Week and winter’s Intercultural Night are great opportunities to recognize the contributions these students make. »

The real importance of GPA

I really like to study in Starbucks. It smells nice and the lighting has proven to be very cohesive with my ability to get things done. Most weekdays, however, Starbucks has a pretty stressful atmosphere. There are always herds of students huddled over their books or meeting to talk about number 13 on the test they just took. »

Message board meanies real ditch-diggers

Sometimes, it’s a shame that the nice guys don’t always win, and it is even a bigger shame that the bad guys get all the glory. »

Honoring veterans hits home

Although I have relatives who have served or are currently serving in the military, the relative whose service has had the biggest impact on me is my grandpa, a World War II bomber pilot and veteran. »

Bird's The Word

DEAR BIRDIE:

I recently got out of a relationship and I don’t really want to jump right into another one, but I have some really strong feelings for a friend of mine, “Zach,” and I know he has feelings for me, too. I really cherish his friendship but can’t seem to ignore my feelings. What should I do? Cool it and be friends or let Zach know how I feel? »