by Sydney Garrett, staff reporter “Wait, wait.” I am incredulous. “Do you see that?” A soft, faded light takes hold of my attention, grabs me, shakes me, like an angler fish. “It’s so…pink,” I say. I shake my friend and point towards the ancient street lamp catty-corner to my front […]
Tag: opinions
Having favorite color leads to startling lack of depth
Orange is a great color. It’s cheerful and spontaneous and fun and not so popular as to be irrelevant, but prevalent enough that it doesn’t have to go by a ridiculous Crayola name. (If you so choose it as your favorite color — as I encourage you to, if you haven’t got that figured out yet — be prepared to be the only one sticking up for it during awkward icebreaker games.) But it got out of hand after a fashion, as do all such almost-cute obsessions.
Confidence campaign encourages new outlook
When all mirrors are covered for a day as a part of a campaign to increase confidence, people are forced to look behind appearances and rethink an old message.
Despite success, ice bucket challenge lacks sincerity
For those of you who have watched any ALS ice bucket challenge videos, I want to challenge you with a simple question: What is ALS?
And for those of you who do know what it is: hey, you’re probably smart. For the rest: you’re probably smart also, but let me educate you beyond what the ice bucket challenge videos have.
Brazilian protests address legitimate concerns, but detract little from World Cup enthusiasm
by Austin Coats, sports editor Brazil has won soccer’s biggest tournament, the World Cup, five times–that’s more championships than any other country. Naturally, Brazil ought to cherish the opportunity to host the World Cup, right? For many Brazilians, though, that is not the case. Many organized protests against the World Cup have taken […]
Choice of practical job over passion creates unhappiness, lack of motivation
Read about assistant editor Stephanie Palazzolo’s opinions on choosing between a practical career choice and one that you are truly passionate about.
Hurtful anonymous behavior on Twitter disrespectful, unacceptable
In light of some less-than-flattering Twitter activity pertaining to Consol, The Roar would like to set some things straight.
Breaking barriers to empathy requires concerted effort
Read as junior Rojas Oliva works through some heavy topics–judgment, loneliness, and just plain caring about one another.
Modern access to music frees people, artists from record companies
Read as assistant editor Aaron Ross discusses how the Internet has allowed music artists and listeners freedom from profit-oriented record companies, which dominated the music industry in previous decades.
Summer visit to Russia prompts appreciation of leaving comfort zone
Senior Eva Araujo reflects on lessons learned during a mission trip this summer to Siberia, Russia.
