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Get Off Your Phone and Read This Article

Posted on October 19, 2016December 21, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

Gone are the days of decent, genuine human interaction, and you can thank the device in your pocket right now. More and more people, especially the millennials and the generations to follow, are becoming more dependent on technology, specifically their smartphone. Although advancements in technology have a huge benefit in the medical, finance, e-commerce, and defense sectors, the other stuff (your new iPhone) is creating a significant impact on social skills, reading ability, and emotional…

Why I’m So Not Over Feminists

Posted on September 27, 2016November 29, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

This past summer, “The Odyssey Online” published an article titled, “I Am A Female And I Am So Over Feminists.” It has been shared nearly 200,000 times. The popularity of this article should not be taken lightly. Author Gina Davis claims that women in the U.S. are doing just fine. She called the idea that society is unfair to women “a load of bull” and wrote, “Relax, feminists. We’re OK.” With all due respect to…

New Year Offers Same Disappointments at the Caf

Posted on September 27, 2016November 29, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

It’s hard to deny the jarring inadequacy of our campus cafeteria. From a lack of options, to a lack of clean cutlery, to a lack of sustainable solutions for dealing with food waste, Aramark dining services have some serious needs for improvement. Toward the end of last spring semester and throughout the entire summer, cafeteria food was disappointing. The problem wasn’t finding obscure items in the food, but rather the lack of choices and the…

The Media’s Impact on Men

Posted on February 9, 2016February 13, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

Every day we are bombarded by the media with the latest fashion, diet, and exercise trends. While they may seem like diverse topics, they are all united by one common theme: body image. Whether that includes how to dress, what to eat, or how to work out the most efficiently, they all are focused on how to look good. The usual target audience for this type of marketing is women. Some might wonder, however, what…

Who Has the Best Coffee in Lake Forest?

Posted on February 9, 2016February 13, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

A lot of people in the grown-up world need coffee in order to function. As students, a lot of us are sleep deprived, addicted to, or just prefer coffee as our go-to drink. I personally prefer tea, because it is very difficult for me to be pleased with the quality of coffee. After several interviews on campus, I realized that other people may have different views. When asked whether they prefer Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts or Java…

Why Major Shaming Needs to Stop

Posted on November 24, 2015December 20, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

We’ve all heard of “slut shaming,” where a woman is criticized based on her sexual activity, and “body shaming,” where some critique another’s physical appearance. One thing that has recently caught my attention is “major shaming,” where you judge someone based on what degree they are working toward and criticize their plans for the future. “What are you going to be able to do with that in life?” “How will you support yourself on that salary?”…

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