The Statesman

Downplaying the severity of the coronavirus is counterproductive

Anya Marquardt • February 22, 2020

An updated map of the coronavirus from the Center for Disease Control. As of Feb. 22, at least 2,362 people have died due to the coronavirus, and over 77,988 people have been infected worldwide with the...

Keeping a count to ensure growth

Andrew Goldstein • April 15, 2018

We make order by counting. To set and achieve our own goals, we need both short-term and long-term checks.

Read Story

There’s something meditative about keeping a diary

Andrew Goldstein • February 11, 2018

Writing by hand gives you time to think out what your writing. Every stroke leaves a physical mark.

Read Story

Silence around sexual harassment pervades Hollywood

Thomas James • October 29, 2017

In an industry that explores human nature through stories onscreen, it’s the offscreen actions by people with power in the entertainment industry that reveal its dark nature.

Read Story

Top jobs for college dropouts

Michael Kohut • April 3, 2016

For the 41 percent of students who never graduate college, negative stigmas are plenty and prospects for success are few. Or are they? It depends on how you define “success.”

Read Story

#ThanksObama for helping bring politics to social media

Michael Kohut • January 24, 2016

Like it or not, his presidency is coming to an end this year, but in his eight-year tenure he’s left a certain mark on his office.

Read Story

Asian Night celebrates Seawolf talent and Asian pride

Mahreen Khan • November 30, 2015

From solo acts to team dances, ballroom dancing to BuzzFeed-inspired skits, the night was filled with excitement and energy.

Read Story

BRObama shows amiability in social media clips: An analysis

Jacob Shipkevich • March 25, 2015

Having captured the youth vote for the past two elections, President Obama is continuing to appeal to the college age demographic through his collaboration with Buzzfeed.

Read Story

The art of role-playing: how to spice up your love life with more props, costumes and characters than a movie set

Krysten Massa • February 11, 2015

The definition of role-playing, courtesy of Urban Dictionary: A bedroom practice in which partners dress up and pretend to be someone else for sexual satisfaction.

Read Story