Pre-cut fruit and veggie platters have long been a staple for summer barbecues, graduation parties and holiday get-togethers, as they were designed as a way to provide a quick and easy appetizer for the...

If any of you grew up like I did, you probably had to take swim lessons in either middle school or high school. It didn’t matter if you liked or hated swimming, it was and still is a condition for graduating...

Recently, Snapchat has introduced a plethora of new filters that users can't get enough of. From aliens to puppies, rabid bunnies and drag queen makeup, everyone can get hours of entertainment. While some...

Dear Conflict Resolution:Since I came to college, I have been paying for my school, rent, and utilities.  I am an adult and have been taking care of all of my responsibilities, but it feels like my parents...

On Feb. 22, the city council of Charlotte, North Carolina voted on a measure that would put the LGBT community under protection of discrimination by businesses in the same way race, age and religion are...

I think I'm good at multitasking, but when I play "Pokemon Fire Red" in class while simultaneously attempting to absorb information, one of two things happens: either I accidentally kill my favorite Pokemon...

On a romantic first date to Chipotle, a local couple tested waters to see if they have anything in common. The two’s magic first sparked when they met drunk at their cool friend Seth’s house. They...

In today’s world of quick and easy information exchanges, you would think that as a whole we would be a more informed population. However, when it comes to politics, that couldn’t be further from the...

President Obama has faced a lot of criticism during his time in office, some justified, some not. However, one aspect of his presidency he has surprisingly not faced any rebuke over is his increasingly...

Over the the break I watched four straight hours of cable news. I began watching at 10 a.m., started taking notes around 11 and didn't stop till 1 p.m.What can I say? I'm from Colorado Springs. There's...

Elected officials are in place to provide for the people who elect them. This is the primary role of the government. Yet, local governments seem to have lost sight of this. Mismanaged cities seem to pop...

So you are back from break. And missing it already.Whether you visited family in Texas, went to sandy beaches of a foreign land (like Florida!), or walked outdoors briefly on the way to work, you probably...