Dear Sparkle, I haven’t seen my family since the beginning of the semester. They said that they would visit 3 times, but never did; they are only an hour away. They also tell me that I cannot come home. It is never a good time. What do I do? Sincerely, […]
Opinion
As A Fellow Student Of Connecticut
Connecticut is proud to have the 2nd strongest, most comprehensive gun control laws in the nation. Swiftly passed in the wake of the Sandy Hook Tragedy, with strong leadership from Governor Dannel Malloy, An Act Concerning Gun Violence Prevention and Children’s Safety, enacted common sense gun control measures – including […]
He Said: Spring Is Here
So now that the dreaded winter season is over, and for the snow lovers out there, we will miss it so much. Spring is here, nice regular weather that we can actually look forward to and it is preparing us for summer as well. Even though we as students of […]
She Said: Spring Is Here
Goodbye winter and hello spring. The season of rebirth is here. Spring seemed to be so far away during the winter, but now we don’t have to wait any longer. As the weather gets warmer you see people outside more. The sunny days and warmth puts smiles on people’s faces […]
National Alcohol Awareness Month
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. This month should be taken advantage of. Use this to teach people something, and to learn something new about alcohol usage. Knowledge of alcohol is crucial to preventing alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Some do not know the serious effects alcohol can have. If there […]
What Does It Take For One To Become A Writer?
(Step 1) Mastering the craft Writing as a whole comes down to that one most important thing, mastering the craft. Being able to properly express yourself through words puts you on the right track, but being able to grammatically and structurally write well puts you in the fast lane. […]
Restaurant Review: Bridgeport’s Metric Bar and Grill
If you’re ever in downtown Bridgeport and looking to eat something other than Subway or Chinese food, then the Metric Bar and Grill at 39 Cannon Street (right across the street from the Bridgeport Courthouse) is a good place to go. I went there on a Friday night which […]
Why 3D Movies Are Overrated
For the past couple of years, 3D movies have gotten popular in Hollywood. The thing is it was good at first, but after a while, not only was it annoying to see every other movie in 3D, but it seems like the movie industry thought it’ll be a good reason […]
She Said: Friend or Foe?
I can be the first to say we all have our “off” days. The days when my bad mood strikes is usually when I avoid speaking or interacting with other people as much as I can, because I know I can (and will) take out my anger and frustration on […]
He Said: Friend or Foe?
Everyone has friends that are not so perfect. Do you have that one friend whose attitude needs a little adjustment? I know I do. Fortunately with age and experience, you learn in life to deal with these problems. I have a friend who always has something negative to say. No […]