OCD: It’s not just about being organized
“I’m so OCD” is a phrase casually tossed around and dropped into conversations. “I’m so...
Ask me my name
“How do you say your name?” That question has been asked by almost every single person I have...
Too young for college, old enough for a shotgun
On Aug. 27, in the church of the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, two...
No kings, no silence: My changed view of American democracy
When I attended the “No Kings” protest in downtown Elkhart in October, I didn’t expect it to...
‘PIN wants YOU and is waiting’
Christina Elizalde is a second year elementary education major. She’s involved with Teach EC,...
Are you good, bro?
College-aged men today are facing a silent crisis. A recent Gallup Poll shows that 1 in 4 men in the...
Fish are pets, not decoration
During my time at Goshen College, I’ve witnessed events that I can only describe as horror stories...
Please just chill out with the AI
Sure! Here’s an 800-word opinion piece for The Record about artificial intelligence. Most people...
The new ICC curriculum matters
This fall, CORE 100: Identity, Culture and Community, looks a little different. Students may have...
“A home away from home,” LSU
Nowadays, the sense of belonging feels more restricted, like drawing a border wall between your...
My skin, my identity
When people think of a Mexican woman, they think of someone who has dark skin, brown eyes and thick...
Finding the way to my why
“So, Liam, what’s your why?” This was the first question that my coach asked me in our first...
Eating with allergies
On campus, the dining hall is a core aspect of college life, a place where you can grab a plate, sit...
The problem with student pay
As the new school year is beginning to ramp up and students are adjusting to new schedules, some for...
Visualize THIS Arts Building
Imagine walking into a place where creativity flows freely, only to be greeted by a thick air of...
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