Editor’s Note: Open doors
What to do, what to do. Four years of college, now it’s time to go home. For any of you following my series of depressing graduation-based columns, I thank you. For those who haven’t, well, you probably won’t be reading this anyway—your loss. But now it’s time to look around. Survey the people surrounding you … Read more
Lessons a freshman learns
Mackenzie Hurlbert – Staff Writer As my freshman year comes to an end, I can’t help but feel a bit sentimental. No longer will the excuse “Oh she’s just a freshman” apply to any regrettable remarks or mistakes I may make. Likewise, I am reminded once again that these four years are my countdown to the … Read more
Evolution of laughter
Jessica Giannone – Opinions Editor Like everything else in the world, the pleasant things we experience, too, have evolved to suit our needs. Survival of the fittest kicked in as far as giggles go. What many don’t realize, however, is these giggles serve a beneficial purpose—biologically and emotionally. With that said, laughter is not just a … Read more
If we swapped roles
Jessica Giannone – Opinions Editor So we know there are distinct gender differences when it comes to social standards, but let’s take a few moments to reflect on how funny things would be if there were no variations. Let’s imagine the following actions as if the opposite sex were to carry them out. Here, friends, are … Read more
What we think we know might change for the better
Jessica Giannone – Opinions Editor This article isn’t about graduation; it’s about life. Back when we were younger, and we weren’t sure what we’d become–when the glory revolved around adults with their productive lives, and children had nothing but the stains on their new shirts to worry about—something changed. Suddenly knowledge caught up to us. We … Read more
Fear nothing and live
Samantha Mckelvie – Staff Writer My heart was pounding and my stomach was doing somersaults as I walked into the audition room. I was auditioning for Southern Idol, a college version of “American Idol,” and this was the first time I would be singing in front of a group of people. I’ve loved to sing ever … Read more
Perfectionism a waste
SIMONE VIRZI — News Writer I’m graduating, but I refused to write a sappy and cliché article about how much I’m going to miss college and all that crap. That being said, here’s my final column for Southern News. After several years of denial, I have come to admit I am a Type A personality. … Read more
Four years flew by
BETHANY TULLER — Online Editor Yes, this is a cliché graduation column. I think the word “bittersweet” was created to define moments like this. I’m graduating college, and on the cusp of a new chapter in life. It’s sweet because I am about to become a college graduate and about to embark on the new … Read more
Top ten best habits to get into
Jessica Giannone – Opinions Editor 1) Taking deep breaths when you’re about to vent out at your lover, friend or any other poor unsuspecting victim, before the explosion. 2) Yoga, medication, or any other form of relaxation that will prevent you from ripping your head off (especially before finals). 3) Always have water on the go—staying … Read more
Do ‘like’ a good job on your interviews
Savannah Mul – Staff Writer “Minds are like parachutes, that it doesn’t matter what you pack them with, so long as they open at the right time,” said Taylor Mali in his poem titled “Like Lilly Like Wilson.” Mali is a slam poet, and ever since I saw him perform this particular poem two years ago … Read more
