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Take a break from the boring break

16 January 2012 Victoria Marchiony

In her introductory column, Victoria Marchiony recommends shedding the monotonous routine in favor of something new. I’m one of those people who has spent her entire life causing awkward silences at dinner parties by making

Republicans move out of the closet and into the mainstream

16 January 2012 Brandon Baker

Columnist Brandon Baker examines the evolution of the RNC’s stance on GLBT rights, namely marriage. For some people, the transition into 2012 signifies an exciting new round of the Olympic Games, an electrifying–or depending on

Columnist comments on difference between gay marriage beliefs in the U.S. and abroad

05 December 2011 Brandon Baker

Columnist Brandon Baker compares the GLBT movement in Australia and U.S. through a viral video made by GetUp Australia. If only folks from the United States could be like our companions from down under. GetUp,

Romance serves purpose in college

05 December 2011 Dana Ricci

In her final “Tough Love,” columnist Dana Ricci reflects on the validity and possibility of college relationships, and says “goodbye” to her readers. In many relationships, there comes a time to say goodbye. There comes

Alumna opens full-figured boutique

05 December 2011 Alexis Sachdev

BellaNOR, a Mt. Airy boutique owned and operated by 2004 MBA graduate Chanae Davis, caters to full-figured women, sizes 14 to 24. After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in 2001 and Master’s degree in 2004 –

Guest columnist offers advice for the homeward bound

05 December 2011 Luis Rodriguez

As the semester ends, columnist reminds students that home isn’t always so sweet. Congratulations, you’ve made it through another, or your first, semester of college and now all that’s left to do is take those

Semester sign-off

05 December 2011 Matt Flocco

In his final installment of “The Freshmen Fifteen,” Matt Flocco offers some final thoughts for the end of the semester. Due to the 12 hours of sleep I’ve had during the past four days, my

Editor offers advice for managing finals

29 November 2011 Alexis Sachdev

Living Editor Alexis Sachdev offers readers advice for getting through finals season without spontaneously combusting. Have you ever been so tired, your eyes are permanently fixed to seeing double? Have you ever maxed out the

Columnist suggests choosing happiness

29 November 2011 Matt Flocco

How to not get caught up in what you want to be when you grow up. High school was about preparing for college. Like it or not, college is about preparing for life. Forgive the

Columnist shares tow home with Frosty, rabbit

29 November 2011 Cara Stefchak

TTN Chief Copy Editor Cara Stefchak explains why it’s important to always have an emergency kit and extra carrots on hand. “I’ve never been so happy to see anyone in my entire life,” my aunt