Opinions

Andrew Weir Student Writer Binge-watching is an infamous ritual for many Netflix subscribers, where we sit down with a pizza from the Union and grind through our favorite television shows or Netflix originals. Binge-watching can be a great way to relax, but it has more consequences than we’d like to …

Cam Caem Student Writer Imagine the excitement of receiving an acceptance letter from your dream college. Now imagine the joy and fulfillment of attending that college after years of perseverance and hard work. Finally, picture that moment of hearing a presidential candidate in that country you’re now studying in declaring …

Jen Morgan Student Writer For this week’s edition of Tattoo Tuesdays, I sat down with Camillus Caem to learn more about his tattoo stories. I learned a lot during my interview with Cam, but the most important lesson I took away? Make sure you stay true to yourself. Here, Cam …

Jen Morgan Student Writer It might not be a Friday, but at least it’s time for another edition of Tattoo Tuesdays! The column has continued to gain popularity on campus, and I have loved hearing all of your positive feedback so far. This week, I interviewed Caitlinn Curry about the …

Valerie Bell Student Writer The anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970 is celebrated on April 22, what many of us know as Earth Day. There are many opportunities at Messiah to get involved with sustainability and participate in activities and tasks that are beneficial to …

Junmey Wang Student Writer Every person you pass by has a story if you’d stop – and listen. This is a work-in-progress – a project to share the voices around us that are awaiting to be heard. The stories you’ll read here help us explore universal truths and our common humanity, bringing to …

Jen Morgan Student Writer In last week’s edition of Tattoo Tuesdays, we learned about Zach Luman and the stories behind his tattoos. I got so much positive feedback from students on campus about Tattoo Tuesdays and how much they love the column idea, so I’m looking forward to sharing more …

Jen Morgan Student Writer At Messiah, tattoos have a mixed reputation. Some students can’t imagine life without their ink while others would rather forgo the pain the artwork requires. On campus, there are a handful of students who fall into the first category – including myself. To showcase the various …

Leah Robinson Student Writer As a British citizen who lives in Thailand, I have experienced a lot of travel, especially since coming to the States to study at Messiah. Being a part of the Messiah community is wonderful, but it can also provide some very amusing questions from other students …

Shekie Olagunju Student Writer We all know the struggle of getting a good night’s sleep in college. Below are legitimate tips and commandments for getting sleep. Be warned, I am a trusted source who used to get four hours of sleep every night and once went three days without sleep …