Dan Lewis – The other day, I placed a bet with my good friend Matt. I bet one frosty beverage of his choice that the new Star Wars movie would break the box office opening weekend record set by Jurassic World earlier this year. That particular dinosaur theme park romp came mid-June and made…
“What year is it!?” This famous line was screamed by Robin Williams’ iconic character in the 1995 classic family adventure film Jumanji. Having been trapped in a board game for nearly thirty years, his question and hysteria are quite understandable. However, I can’t help but ask that same question today when looking at the present-day…
I’m not a morning person. Anyone who has ever been around me in the morning knows this about me. If I could, I’d stay in bed all day and I’d probably be able to sleep for most of it. It’s not that I don’t get enough sleep. I just seem to be able to sleep…
Maria Wittenauer – Many, if not all, of us have noticed students, staff, or faculty members smoking outside of buildings on campus. This has been allowed, as long as these individuals stay fifteen feet away from the buildings. But, recent legislation is bringing even this into question. Public universities in Illinois have recently banned all…
As my friends and family know, I love summer break. It’s a break from academics when you can have fun with your friends and loved ones while letting the stress of school and work slip away. This past summer was particularly fantastic for several reasons: I got engaged to the girl of my dreams,…
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