An open letter to the staff and students of GC
Hello, GC community. Many of you may not know me. I am a senior, with just two weeks left in...
Reflections on living in a white world
The only thing that is physically “white” about me is my teeth, which are actually turning into a dull ivory,...
Male culpability
So there have been a couple instances in the past few weeks in which my somewhat inflammatory writing style was...
Why you should like jazz
Last week’s piece by Abbie Kaser on orchestral appreciation resonated strongly with me. Here at Goshen, choir is clearly king,...
Who really goes to orchestra concerts?
Last Friday evening, the Goshen College Symphony Orchestra performed our fall concert in Sauder Hall. If you don’t know me,...
Exploring frustrations with religious conviction
I am frustrated. Without much more than a glance, a wall has been assembled, and I feel its heaviness looming...
I am not a Mennonite
As a woman who has many Mennonite friends on campus, I am often assumed to be Mennonite. I cannot tell...
In college, still at home
Most people think of their freshman year of college as the time of their lives to start gaining new experiences—moving...
Chewing on food waste
While you may occasionally feel a twinge of guilt at that half-eaten burger you toss into the compost, food waste...
Influences from Appalachia
If you were to perform a Google search of what lies in West Virginia, you might find such gems as...
Same blood, unequals
I looked out the window early in the day, selfishness and guilt concealing me when turning back was no longer...
A few things to consider before you “Teach for America”
Every year, an impressive number of GC grads choose to spend their first years after college in some type of...
Thinking about chronic busyness
Have you ever been asked the question “How are you doing?” and replied with some response like “crazy busy” or...
Share a bubble tea, learn a story
Have you ever wondered about the mysterious, exciting lives that GC international students lead? Me, too. In fact, I’m so...
Our stories are holy
When I was approached about sharing my view of diversity on campus, I responded initially with “Why me?” and “What...
