C’est la vie: Paris after Jan. 7


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“So, what’s like Paris…now?” Of all the questions I get from my friends and family back home about my study abroad experience, this one is undoubtedly the most common — and I don’t blame them. From the large displays of flowers and pens to the occasional “Paris est Charlie” poster hanging from the city’s walls, […]

Deconstructing humor: Why we find things funny


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Last week, I discussed the appeal of offensive jokes as a vehicle to escape political correctness. The phenomenon of humor, however, extends far beyond just humor from offense and has puzzled philosophers for decades. It’s worth mentioning that many different theories persist to describe humor. Philosophers have posited that humor derives from feelings of superiority, […]

3 tips to braving through a feverish cold


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Waking up in the morning with a heavy head, swollen glands and a stuffy nose is definitely a sign that you won’t be having much fun this week. Sometimes, the common cold can last a mere two days, but it can seem like forever. Classes seem to blur by, soup is your new best friend […]

Surviving in Florence 101: Narrow streets and angry Italian taxi drivers


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Before arriving in Italy, I didn’t quite know what to expect, aside from the beaming opinions of previous travelers. Whenever I’d tell people I was about to study abroad in Florence, they would always gush things like, “Oh, you’re going to love it!” or “Florence was my favorite city when I visited Europe. The people […]

Proposing climate change legislation is a waste of paper


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This year, Democratic Rep. Chris Van Hollen plans on re-introducing legislation to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change. One would think that Hollen has reasons to be optimistic. On Monday, The New York Times reported that one of the main researchers who Republicans have referenced in their denial of human-caused climate change, Wei-Hong Soon, […]

Innovative sandwiches: Grilled cheese and pesto


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It’s Saturday night and you’ve decided you want to stay in. Finally a night to catch up on the mounds of homework you have for the week, or the job applications that you promised yourself you were going to submit today. Or maybe even stay in bed and binge watch on Netflix. Either way, you’re […]

Loïc Rémy is home at last


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Loïc Rémy has bounced around for the entirety of his career. The French striker played for four clubs in France, including Lyon and Marseille, prior to moving to England in 2013 and joining Queens Park Rangers. Rémy flashed his brilliance for QPR, but he was loaned out to Newcastle United the following season. Just after the commencement […]

Communication, the key to navigating familial relationships


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I was incredibly nervous when I started last semester in Santiago because I was required to live with a host family and I had not lived with any form of parents whatsoever in over four years. I like to think of myself as an easygoing person who can live with most people in most situations, […]

In Photos: Sweet treats around the world


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Fellow Trojans currently studying abroad managed to snap these SCrumptious photos of confections from all around the world. Here’s a peek into sweets from the United Kingdom to Jordan. From Belgian chocolate to mochi ice cream, this is how dessert-lovers in different parts of the globe indulge. United Kingdom:  Cupcake from Hummingbird Bakery (Kensington Gardens, London) Chocolates at Harrods (Knightsbridge, London) Sundae […]

On becoming an expert at napping


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With spring semester almost halfway through, the hustle and bustle of everyday life is bound to wear down our bodies. There is a simple fix that we should all be incorporating into our daily routines. Napping. Though it seems hard, napping, is one of the greatest things you can do for your body to revitalize […]