A was incredibly lucky to go to a public school where — despite occasional budget issues —  we still had an orchestra, a band and a robust theater program.      However,...

Republican presidential candidates Ted Cruz, Donald Trump and John Kasich walk into a bar. Cruz and Kasich were having a party together — Trump just invited himself.      Cruz and...

I first discovered the television show “Jane The Virgin” last year. I was attempting to study for finals, but what I really learned was how progressive that show is.      The...

For those of you who have been reading my columns over the last few years, I wanted to let you know that I’m finally graduating.     Commencement is an exciting time for many reasons. Best...

Full disclaimer: I’m a student, so I still get a tax refund, and my tax rate is relatively low. I certainly don’t have to create offshore accounts, either.     However, thanks to...

When I was in high school, I suffered through hours and hours of swim practice … and that’s the closest I’ve been to sports since then.     However, for many people, athletics...

Don’t vote for Donald Trump. Just don’t do it. Please.     I don’t care whether or not you’re a Republican. You can vote for some other guy or gal — just make sure...

Imagine you spend five hours in a classroom reading test material. There are no cell phones allowed. There’s one bathroom break. Sounds awful, right? Well, you’ve probably done it before.     I’m...

Unless you live under a rock, you probably know that Leonardo DiCaprio won his first Academy Award this Sunday. The fifth time’s the charm.     But why do I even care? Why did I Snapchat...

Hi, my name is Martha. I’m a senior at Carlson School of Management. I’m majoring in supply chain, and I’m trying not to be annoying — but I’m probably coming off that way.     Pitching...

Across the United States, a handful of cities have become famous for a special kind of service that only they can offer. For example, San Francisco is known for housing tech giants and the startup culture....

I hate cooking. OK, I’ll rephrase: I don’t hate the idea of cooking. But who has the time to cook a gourmet meal after a full day of work and class? My answer to a quick meal is usually a cheese...

My first job was working at a dry cleaner’s. I was paid a whopping $7.25, the minimum wage at the time. Extra cash for doing cool high school things? Nice.     Because I worked about 10...

When I was a freshman in college, working during school just seemed like something I was supposed to do. I had worked all through high school, so it made sense to keep going.     It’s...

Job searching is like running a marathon. It’s long, you’ll get tired and at points you’ll question whether it will all be worth it.      Maybe you have a good network...

When I was studying abroad in the spring of 2014, you bet I roughed it in the hostels. That was the quintessential study abroad experience, right?   I thought so at the time, but now I’m not...

I have pretty bad asthma and probably a bunch of other obscure things that would disqualify me from the armed services. (There are plenty of medical conditions that could do it.)   But for my fellow...

If you happen to have a miraculously well-behaved family that doesn’t even come close to touching politics on Thanksgiving, then I salute you.    My family, however, isn’t so respectful...

Do you ever walk around campus and suddenly see a person wearing a T-shirt with a different school’s logo? Well, that bothers me. We go to the University of Minnesota, and we must be, first and foremost,...

The best moments in life sometimes happen to be filmed. That moment when you started dancing and you thought nobody could see? It’s probably stored on the Cloud now. Unfortunately, some of life’s...

Patients with HIV or AIDS deserve affordable treatment — but one man has really thrown a wrench in that plan by trying to take away a drug that can help immunocompromised patients.    Martin...

My personality depends on the day. I could be easily annoyed at everyone, or I could be feeling like Pharell. … That’s “Happy,” in case you were wondering. So why is it that I’m...

I would like to take this time to personally apologize to the personnel at Amazon warehouses — I know I order weird things sometimes, but the fake blood is for the Zombie Pub Crawl. I promise.   I...

Buying or receiving your first car is always an exciting time in your life. You finally turn 16, pass your driver’s test and your parents hand you keys to a junker that’s ready for you to explore...

Since waking up this morning, you’ve probably made countless decisions, and by the time you go to bed, you’ll have made countless more. One decision that you’ve made today is probably...

Shopping for back-to-school clothes was (and still is) always one of my favorite parts about the end of summer. The weather may change, but I can look good while it’s happening.    Before...

Welcome back, Gophers! As you’re winding down from your State Fair high and starting to realize that you still haven’t read that article for the first day of class, I want you to know I’m...

As the school year comes to a close, there is much to be thankful for as we soak up this beautiful weather. The University of Minnesota is a great educational institution that I am proud to call my school....

If you needed more proof that Beyoncé is queen, she acquired a special edition Apple Watch with a real gold band before the device was available to us mere mortals.   Now if you’re like...

Hollywood built its first studio in 1919 — almost 100 years ago. Since then, Hollywood has grown into a beacon of entertainment and has created movies to appeal to all types of people.   One...

Whether or not they care to admit it, I am positive that every student, professor and community member has an opinion on body cameras for police officers.   Perhaps a body camera would have been useful...

As a student employee who has had to learn new software for my old jobs, I have spent long hours watching videos on Lynda.com, an online learning company.   Truthfully, the videos weren’t bad....

Unless youâÄôre an athlete on a full scholarship to the University of Minnesota, chances are you have to deal with loans, grants and all sorts of financial aid issues. Getting into college takes...

Living in Minnesota comes with certain expectations. We expect the winters to be cold and brutal and the summers to be darn-near perfect.    And, because Minnesota is unofficially the most hipster...

The time has finally come where you can watch shows on HBO without having to steal your parents’ cable subscription. Apple and HBO recently announced a new partnership that would allow a standalone...

This is not a column about online dating — that’s a story for another time. Rather, this is an opinion on paying for what’s currently a free service. Tinder is the subject of many conversations...

There is simply no other way to put it: Depression and anxiety are real and scary. But I want you to know that you are not alone. In 2012, about one in four college students suffered from some kind of...

Group projects: You either love them or you hate them. Or, if you’re like me, you just get used to them (thanks, Carlson). If you’re that socially awkward kid who prefers to sit in the back...

As the weather reaches negative temperatures, many students — including myself — are asking one question: Why? Why do I live here? Why is it so cold outside? Why is that person not wearing...

If you’re one of those people who don’t actually know what President Barack Obama has done in his seven years in office, I’ll give you a hint: Cuba. Obama recently lifted an embargo between...

Searching for an internship has become my full-time job. I’ve spent countless hours perfecting my resume, pressing my suit and practicing my elevator pitch. It’s exhausting. Recruiting practices...

I dislike country music, I’m not a fan of talk shows and I’m sick of listening to the same songs over and over again. That leaves me with one radio station: 89.3 The Current. The station is...

Last year was arguably a year of bad news, the kind that made you cringe and feel sad. Unfortunately, 2015 is starting off much the same way. The Minneapolis-St. Paul Archdiocese has filed for Chapter...

If you can believe it, this native Minnesotan has never been to Canada. Besides the outstanding reputation, free health care and cleaner air, what does Canada have that the United States doesn’t? Not...

When I was a 16-year-old, I eagerly agreed to wake up early to go shopping on Black Friday. I was unaware of just how many people would be at Target that morning. There were enough of them to make me feel...

Learning has evolved greatly since the time of the British Empire. We are no longer passing on information by ships. Instead, information is at the tips of our fingers at any given moment. Sugata Mitra,...

That key to your house you lost last week? No need to go to a locksmith; just 3-D print a new one. That miniature of the Eiffel Tower you feel like making? Go for it — it’ll make a great gift. Last...

We shouldn’t toss out words like “revolutionize” and “game-changing” lightly, but Spotify has indeed revolutionized the online music world for artists and fans alike. But...