“As I tapped the green Spotify icon, my phone slowed, froze, and—knowing the all-too-familiar next step before it occurred—my screen turned black.”
Forging Meaningful Friendships
“We would be fools to never attempt to garner wisdom from them, and at that even a friendship itself.”
What Does UGBC Do?
“His quotes were extremely long, but my word count is extremely high.”
Appreciating the Magic at Movie Theaters
“But the real magic is found within the individual theaters themselves.”
Recognizing BC Exceptionalism
“More nefarious, however, (and more controversial) are the ways in which our BC Exceptionalism blindly trains the next generation of American exceptionalists.”
(Not So) Smart City
“By redefining society in increasingly technological terms, participation in the smart city system—whether voluntary or not—seems almost inescapable.”
A Window into the Odyssey of College Recruiting
“The easy way out was really tempting, especially as I watched many of my friends and teammates commit to their dream schools.”
Accepting Leaflets, Generating Change
“It is admittedly painful to learn about the inhumane conditions that livestock are subjected to, and equally painful to try to question the values we have held throughout our lives.”
Addressing the Great Plate Caper of 2016
“A reputable investigative reporter would have read those articles in full, but reputable investigative reporters get paid for their work, so I just read the first few paragraphs, then texted some sophomores to buy me lunch because I had worked up a sweat.”
The Benefit of Imitating Our Idols
“When we neglect the possibility of drawing inspiration from the personas and atmospheres that precede us, we refuse to acknowledge the splendor of any life before ours.”