Opinion


Thankful Cards appreciate more than just vacation time

The Vanguard Vision

Soon, most Cardinals will be heading home to share the Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family and to stimulate the local economy with Black Friday shopping. While it’s easy to appreciate time away from classes and assignments, today’s students definitely have many more blessings celebrate. This week, four Vanguard writers and editors share what they are most thankful for as college students. »

Environmentally friendly fad

Garden salsa Sun Chips really know how to please my pallet. They have a similar flavor quality to their cheese predecessors, but with an extra spicy kick. At about the same time Sun Chip came out with this ground-breaking new flavor, they also came out with a revolutionary bag that crunched much louder than the chips inside. The noisy bag was said to be environmentally friendly, but it made so much noise that I saw many Sun Chip lovers turn to a new crispy treat, solely because of the less obnoxious container. »

Break from Black Friday stress

Like lions stalking their prey, eager shoppers line up at the crack of dawn, waiting to pounce on the best deals. In a jungle-like atmosphere, anxious shoppers strategize their method of attack and then grab their purchases, all for the chance at a good deal. »

Knowing the limits of PDA

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.” While this may or may not be true, how brave is too brave when it comes to showing PDA, or public displays of affection? »