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Dear Dub: A letter To Fellow Survivors
Some days are better than others, but on the days that you can’t seem to get out of bed there are a few things you deserve to be reminded of.
Your personal manifestation of trauma and healing is valid. It’s okay not to cry; it’s okay to…
“Thanks, I Have Colonialism to Thank For That.”
The first interaction I had with someone coming to the United States went as follows:
Person X: Hi, I’m Person X.
Me: Hi. I’m Fikiswa.
Person X: I like your accent. Where are you from?
Me: Thanks. Swaziland.
Person X: Switzerland?…
Dear Dub: Putting You First Using This Guide On Self-Care
The concept of self-care spans across so many facets of life that it seems critical to productive living, but how has it become so skewed? You can read psych articles about the benefits of actions and activities rooted in self-care, refer…
SLU Republicans Speak Out
After reading The Hill News article “Thelmogate,” I was very displeased to find that an article addressing constitutionality became an attack on those who identify as Republican. The last paragraph quotes an anonymous student stating, “Even…
An Open Letter To Thelmo’s Email
On October 23, the President of the student government sent an email to students and faculty, expressing the concerns of some conservative students on our campus who feel “oppressed,” “marginalized,” and “ridiculed” for their ideology.…
Ignore the Scaremongering, Repealing Net Neutrality is a Good Thing
By now you have probably heard of the coming end of the Obama-era “net neutrality” F.C.C. regulations. You have probably seen messages on popular websites warning you about the end of net neutrality. Your Facebook feed is probably cluttered…
Thanks-Taking: Being Honest About The Holiday
Last week was Thanksgiving, a day when most American families get together to enjoy a tasty meal and each other’s company. In the lead-up to the holiday, millions of school children will receive their first lessons on Native American and…
APR 2.0 Registration: Annoying, Poor, and Repulsive
Saint Lawrence University has just become a breeding ground for dysfunction. This past Monday at 7am, students anxiously waited for class registration for the Spring semester to become available online. However, the university’s…