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Headaches and Health
For about two months now, my best friend here at school has been having headaches. We’re not sure why, but I think that they’re happening because she got into a minor car accident a little…
Tangible Technology
I have a brother who is a bright guy–but he hates technology. I don’t really know why or even how to describe it, but he just always prefers to avoid technology. He has an analog…
Anxiety Abroad
I’m going abroad next semester, and I’m excited–but also extremely anxious. I’m a worrier by nature, and the idea of being in a foreign country and being a non-native speaker of the language is really…
Farming Fun
I grew up in cities and suburbs in the Northeast, and I’ve always dreamed of getting out and away from all of those people. It’s not that I’m not a social guy, or anything, but…
Spending on Sports
I was in a dorm room debate recently that got a little out of hand, and I wanted to re-think my position a bit and get some insight from the experts. I’m not a sports fan…
The Science of Sales
I’m a bad shopper. I put off going shopping and getting stuff I need. I show up without a shopping list. Then I wander around, and before I know it, I’ve spent a ton of…
Salvaging Safe Spaces
How can you know if a property is safe to be on? I ask because my friend, who graduated a couple of years ago, recently bought an old office building. He’s trying to fix it…
Lawsuits and Loved Ones
My sister doesn’t get along with the rest of the family lately. She has had a rough few years, with some issues with substance abuse and some problems financially. My parents have been raising my…
Energy and the Environment
When I go home for winter break, I’ll be headed to New Jersey–and into another fight with my parents. I feel very, very strongly about environmental conservation. And I’m not thrilled with the way my…
