Don’t huff and puff E-cigs on campus.

By Michael Diambri, A&E writer When we were kids, we were taught that smoking kills. This generation was thought of as the one that could finally kick the nicotine craze....

Think twice about scandalous costumes this halloween

    By Tahlia Terhune, Guest writer   Halloween was not intended for bare legs or push-up bras. According to CNN, 43.6 percent of the U.S. population will wear costumes this Halloween. Spending for...

Halloween costumes: be fun, not offensive

By Angie Tinker, Matrix Co-Editor Whether you’re trick-or-treating, enjoying scary movies or exploring haunted corn mazes, Halloween is a fun time for people of all ages. What isn’t fun, though, is...

A perspective on Gender Exploration Week

By Caitlin Dawes, RHA Social Justice Director Over the course of Gender Exploration Week (GEW), I was surprised as to the diverse group of students I was able to reach out...

Educate yourself on eating disorders: Thigh Gaps and Everything in Between

By Tahlia Terhune, Guest Writer Eating disorders are the most lethal psychiatric illness. According to ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders), up to 24 million people  suffer from...

Realize depression is a disease, not a state of mind.

By Michael Diambri, writer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  reports that one in every 10 Americans older than 12 is currently taking medication for a depressive disorder....

Raven is Right: Lose the Labels

Raven-Symoné doesn’t want to be labeled. She isn’t bisexual, lesbian, gay, queer, or African-American. She’s just Raven. Symoné re-entered the news after being interviewed by Oprah Winfrey, commenting she was...

Be informed before donating to breast cancer

By Leah Larson, Guest Columnist October is breast cancer awareness month and the Susan G. Komen foundation is practically synonymous with breast cancer awareness. It raises millions of dollars in...