The Price of Textbooks – Is it worth it?
As a new semester begins, students experience new schedules, new classes and new professors. The start of a new semester also means it’s time…
Campus Life
Photo Story: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace March and Vigil
Peace. That’s what Central Michigan University students and Mount Pleasant community members gathered to promote on Monday. As a march in honor of Martin…
Karan Sandhu in Hong Kong: Expectations for Studying Abroad
Karan Sandhu is a Central Michigan University junior studying abroad for a semester in Hong Kong. This is the first article in a weekly…
Arts & Entertainment
Five Albums You Didn’t Hear in 2014
These albums, all great in their own right, didn’t get much airtime in 2014. From blues guitarist Gary Clark, Jr. to rap/rave group Die…
Game Review: “Shadow of Mordor” – A Valuable Investment
“Unique” is a word seldom used in the gaming industry anymore. Rare is the game that tries a new formula because there’s always a…
“American Horror Story: Freak Show” Recap – Episodes 10 & 11
Hello one and all, we have two episodes today: “Magical Thinking” and “Show Stoppers,” that feature one of our favorite stars in a very…
Sports
Intramural Spotlight: Hannah Gonzalez
For senior and exercise science major Hannah Gonzalez, sports have has always been more than a hobby – they’re a passion. This passion has…
The story of Cookis-Dankus: back-to-back broomball champions
Fresh off of their win in the intramural broomball championship, team Cookis-Dankus is excited to celebrate their victory for the second year in a…
Does Dan Enos Deserve to be on the Hot Seat?
Since his first season in 2010, Dan Enos has been made the poster child for both Central Michigan University football ineptitude and mediocrity. At…
Food & Beverage
How to: Cure your hangover
Blinding lights sting your eyes, your stomach is in knots and your head is throbbing. These are sure signs of one thing: a hangover….
Craft Beer of the Week: Evil Urges
What dark evil lurks in the hearts of felines that would drive them to go from being adorable puffs of fur to wicked mischief-makers?…
Wine Wednesday: Giuliana Rancic’s new signature wine
With so many different wines on the market, how is one to decide which to drink on Wednesday night? Well, look no further. From…
Style
Makeup Monday: Looks For Less with Laura Geller Products
Buying each component of your makeup routine can really add up when there are many essential products necessary for a complete look. One way…
Winter Essentials for Every College Wardrobe
The snow has finally started falling, and although the spring semester is just beginning, we still have a few more months of scraping ice…
How To: Rock Dark Lipstick
From the runway to Rihanna, dark lipstick has become a popular makeup trend this season. Whether you want to try a bold look, or…
Opinion
Tiffany & Co. – Empowering same-sex marriage
In today’s world, you rarely see same-sex couples in advertisements – that is, until now. Tiffany & Co. featured a male couple in one…
Musings on how to be happy
In this body-conscious world, we hear it every day: The secret to happiness? Body acceptance. But, is that really the key? Is something so…
Resolutions Schmesolutions
“New year, new me.” We all say it. Year in and year out, we vow to go to the gym more, to stop eating…