It’s a bit crazy to realize how fast the holidays are coming upon us this year. Our next issue will be the penultimate issue for the year, that’s how fast it’s going. Which means it’s beyond time that I start asking you for your opinions. What do you think have been the best articles the… Read more »
You’ve got many classes on the go and limited time. You’re stuck on a math problem. In fact, you’ve been stuck on it for the past hour. What do you do? Have a break, naturally. But what if your break time eats into valuable study time that could be used for nailing another A? Or… Read more »
One of the traditional foods I had growing up was skewers. There are so many variations in different regions of the world. The infamous Middle Eastern kebabs are a mouth-watering treat. Satay skewered meats served with peanut sauce are a favorite in Asia. Yakitori is a Japanese skewered meat dish that uses charcoal grills with… Read more »
You’ve studied hard. You’ve minded the kids. You’ve worked an eight-hour shift. Whatever you’ve done effort-wise, it’s time to give yourself a reward. You’ve earned it! But how does a healthy reward sound? Here are some not-so-lavish but super healthy ways to pat yourself on the back and bask in your achievements. These are my… Read more »
Recently I went for lunch with a colleague. The conversation quickly became uncomfortable as the boss’s wife was criticized, and I adore her. So, how do we protect ourselves from getting dragged into the negative spiral of workplace gossip? And how do we stay professional when work conversations go awry? I did some research and… Read more »
I’m currently sitting in the parking lot of the veterinarian waiting for a report on what’s going on with Frida, our chihuahua who we’ve had for ten years. Such is the state of technology today that typing this editorial on a tiny phone keyboard in a parking lot in what is essentially an industrial district… Read more »
Hurt people hurt people. You’ve probably heard this simple and tired statement used in a sloppy attempt to explain the nature of trauma to a victim. I’m not saying that I’ve never used it myself, but when I heard it for the first time after my mother abandoned me, I got even angrier. What kind… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. For one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
Graduate studies often, but not always, requires you write a dissertation a.k.a. thesis. Writing a dissertation is fun, and I’d highly recommend it over doing straight course work. I know one guy who wrote a dissertation that cited some of the biggest names in finance globally. That’s a thesis to get super stoked over while… Read more »
