I thought choosing a college to attend would be easier than it was. Contrary to what movies lead you to believe, there are a lot more factors that determine where you’ll spend the next four years of your undergraduate life. It’s important to consider finances, location, housing and most importantly...

"Ah yes, look at all the cool stuff on my desk", I think to myself as I rest my eyes on my two Pikachu disk shooters. A desk is a workspace but is also a rest-space, especially for those of us who work on a computer. It's important to rest your eyes every now and then, to give them a break from all...

Another new year and another new you. How is that transformation coming? Are your New Year’s resolutions still in motion or has that plateau been flatlining? By the look of how empty all the gyms are, I’d say you may need some help. The key to accomplishing your goals and resolutions are three...

Once upon a time, there was a young aspiring scholar who was determined to finish college in four years. Nothing would stop her from accomplishing this goal. And she would do it successfully, until she met up with her academic advisor the spring of her junior year at CSUSM, and suddenly her plans had...

This is a day filled with love or hate, Great excitement inside or a terrible ache.   There’s kisses, flowers And chocolate too, Or bitterness and a sour mood From that ex that dumped you.   Heart shaped cards Colored in lots of bright red Or watching sappy...

For hundreds of years, Valentine’s Day has been marked in our calendars as a day of love and romance. Although we know what it signifies today, could it be possible that its origin began with an execution? According to Roman history, in the third century A.D., the Roman empire was ruled by Emperor...

  Two weeks. That’s how long it took to get an official date with the new guy at work. From nonstop laughs to shared smiles, I knew I could get his number. I remember him talking about needing someone to cover a shift, so I took the opportunity to swoop in. “Why don’t you give me your...

Does anyone remember when Valentine’s Day consisted of just a box of chocolates and a bouquet of flowers for your significant other?   Today, the consumption for gifts have become ridiculous with presents of all sorts. Every store has at least one aisle dedicated to this special day; the...

Valentine’s Day has always been a great day to me, even before I was ever in a relationship. My parents would always buy me and my siblings little gifts including stuffed animals, chocolates and cards expressing their love for us. However, I still longed to have my “knight in shining armor” take...

While walking the halls and seeing pink stuffed bears to heart-shaped chocolate boxes, you may ask what is the best gift to give your special someone? Stuffed animals seem cliché, and chocolate is always a given, but those items are continuously given on an annual basis. Take it from a woman writing...

You’re single and ready to mingle: need I say more? I mean really, the world is just your oyster,  and the possibilities are endless! You can only imagine how adventurous your Valentine’s Day is going to be! First of all, you’ll have the opportunity to save a lot of money. Ladies, I’m sure...

What does Valentine’s Day consist of for a couple?   The typical Valentine's date involves romantic places such as the beach, the park, or a restaurant for dinner, but what makes it special is to have that exclusive lover on this unique day I’d like to call Love. Many will funnel their...