Archive for the ‘Opinion’ Category

“Rules for One” is a bimonthly lifestyles column that investigates how to be successfully single. Men might make us crazy. But even more so, alcohol. And the two don’t mix very well. Video proof: The Bachelor. Now, I hate to be the one to point out a person’s flaws, or misgivings in life, but this…

“Better Than You” is a bimonthly column about ways for individuals to better themselves. From trying new foods to volunteer work, there are daily activities and tasks a person can do to make their own lives or the lives of others a little bit better. It’s a common saying: never pass judgement because everyone has…

By Kate Marie Phillips “Open Your Eyes” is a bimonthly column seeking to expand our realm of awareness beyond the everyday tunnel-vision perspective—to encourage readers to more consistently notice the often-overlooked social and environmental impacts we have upon the world and find ways of reforming our day-to-day lives to evolve into more conscientious human beings….

“Rules for One” is a bimonthly lifestyles column that investigates how to be successfully single. I am officially the last single girl out of all of my friends from high school and undergrad. All are either awaiting proposals or have already accepted proposals from a range of men. Some of these couples are perfectly matched,…

“Rules for One” is a bimonthly lifestyles column that investigates how to be successfully single. Family, hairdressers, colleagues, even doctors shame you for being single. All of a sudden if you answer no to the inevitable question of are you seeing anyone, you are a leper, unkempt for society. They view you as someone who…

I’ll be the first to admit, even though I’m considered a “youngin,” when it comes to text talk, most of my friends say I need practice, because I sound more like an adult when I sms. I used to brush off text abbreviations that I didn’t understand when I spoke to friends. For instance: LMAO,…

By Kate Marie Phillips “Open Your Eyes” is a bimonthly column seeking to expand our realm of awareness beyond the everyday tunnel-vision perspective—to encourage readers to more consistently notice the often-overlooked social and environmental impacts we have upon the world and find ways of reforming our day-to-day lives to evolve into more conscientious human beings….

OK—I admit it.  Sometimes, the being-single thing gets to me. Like when I’m standing in the wine aisle at Publix, examining my options, and a hand-holdin’, starry-eyed pair come up to do the same thing. Or when I’m perusing Scoutmob’s latest “Hand-Picked” feature for two and wishing I could find someone to go to the…

  The Connector is launching a new and improved opinion section and needs students who are ready to voice their views. Have you ever considered yourself an expert on a certain topic? Do you find yourself constantly sharing your thoughts on politics, food, fashion, finance, sports, music or art? If so, contact our opinions editor,…