I hate surprises, so I like to largely shop for my own gifts. In my constant struggle to be conscious of how my purchases affect the world (thanks to Professor Tammy Werner, I can no longer shop guilt-free), I decided to begin looking for fair trade options for my own Christmas presents. (I particularly want an ethically made, sub-$100 shoulder bag, if anyone has any … Continue reading Fair Trade Gift Guide – Shop Smartly
Dave knocked tentatively on his boss’ open door, still holding the sticky note summoning him to her office. “You wanted to see me, Ms. Levin?” “Yes! Please, have a seat. How are you today, Dave?” Her voice was cheery, her motion toward the chair smooth, but her eyes were narrowed, scrutinizing Dave’s movements, words, and aura. “Fine. Good. Fine.” “Dave, we—your co-workers and I—Bethany, in … Continue reading “The Working Dead”
There’s a new app on the scene causing concerns for its potential use by cyber-bullies. Continue reading “Yik Yak Concerns College Campuses”
“We Want That Girl”: C. L. Moore’s “Shambleau” as a Sexual Struggle
Written by a 22-year-old woman at the tail end of the first sexual revolution, C.L. Moore’s “Shambleau” (1933) offers a complicated and ultimately positive depiction of female sexuality. Continue reading “We Want That Girl”
The Student Government and Student Recreation Associations hosted a Homecoming Tailgate Party on the Quad Cities campus to cheer on the Leathernecks, who played the North Dakota State Bison in Macomb on Saturday, October 4. Continue reading “SGA and SRA Cohost Homecoming Tailgate Party”
