Across from the middle stairwell, the writing on the wall says it all: “You create what you are. You imitate what you wish to be.” Or perhaps: “Let’s make it a great day, Free State!” Or...

In honor of the inspiration issue, I decided I’d spare you my usual sarcasm and write a short story instead. The first draft was too depressing to be read during the season of several major holidays,...

Straight after earning his undergraduate degrees, teacher Jason Springer set off to join the Peace Corps. Funded by the United States government, the Peace Corps is an organization whose goals are to...

The most creative college sales pitch ever to arrive in my mailbox was packaged in a little chipboard box about the size of my hand. Inside was a set of 100 or so green-and-blue flashcards, which each...

Dear Newbies Behind the Wheel, Whatever your parents say about your driving, rest assured: when I was learning the difference between the turn signal and the windshield wipers, mine said worse. I can’t...

Dear lower locker buddy, Let me begin by apologizing once again for knocking you in the head with my locker door during the first week of school. I’m sure I made quite the first impression. I just...

Dear coaches, athletes and devoted sports fans: I don’t often move (or run, kick, throw, or bat) within the world of sports, so many of you probably don’t know me. Those of you who do know me might...

  On August, 22nd, Hamilton Lewis, a former firebird and co-creator of Kung Fu Panda 2, came back to visit his alma mater.   Since his youth, Lewis always had an interest in sci-fi and...