Here at Student Media, we have a running joke about our “first world problems.” This is a tongue-in-cheek remark given when anyone complains, a gentle reminder of just how spoiled we are. As an Air Force veteran, I have witnessed living conditions in other parts of the world, so I find the things we bemoan [...]
If you’re like me, finals week means little to no sleep, a lot of stress, and boatloads of caffeine. As a senior, you’d think I’d know better by now, but I’ve spent my college career under the assumption that a healthy and sane finals week is an oxymoron. Before I graduate in May, I’m determined [...]
Servant, friend, mentor, listener, advocate, teacher, partner, mother, grandmother, sister, believer. None of these words is exceptional by itself, but together they weave the fabric of the unforgettable Kate Lutrey. I wish I had known her longer and better. Kate fought cancer to a draw for 13 years. She didn’t lose the battle so much as [...]
