What do a guinea pig, a block of butter, and a football have in common? They each weigh one pound—the same weight of the largest burger available in the newly renovated Palms Grille here on campus. Well, I love a challenge, so last week I grabbed my friend Josiah and headed over to the Palms to take on this massive burger. While […]
Today is November 11, 2016. Veterans Day. After World War I, this day was called "Armistice Day" and celebrated what was known as "the war to end all wars." Soon after World War II, however, November 11th was changed to "Veterans Day" to honor all American veterans in all wars. I'd venture to say that most of us have relatives who are […]
Beach season is almost over, and as much as I hate to admit that, there are a few fun things to replace beach weekends with in Pensacola. My roommate Jocelyn and I traded white sandy beaches for cream-gray sidewalks one weekend as we hit downtown on an adventure. At first, we didn’t know what we’d find, because our only intentions were […]
Upon returning to campus this year, my roommates were surprised that I didn't want the bottom bunk. Even though I could've easily claimed bottom bunk, I didn’t. I could've even pulled the “upperclassman card” and beaten my freshman roommate to the coveted bunk if it had come to a draw. Instead, I was glad to see that a top bunk […]
As a junior, I have to start thinking about what comes after college. A few years ago as a high school senior, I had to think about what came after high school. It is a never-ending pattern of "What happens next?" You might be trying to figure out the same thing. Well, have no fear because Alex's wisdom corner is […]