courtesy Asthmatic Kitty Records

Point-Counterpoint: “Aporia” poorly timed and unsatisfying release

The indie rock artist’s new album is cinematic but pointlessly optimistic for listeners in a bleak time. I’ll be square with you, I only like Sufjan Stevens some of the time. I loved “Carrie and Lowell,” but I still can’t make it all the way through “Silver and Gold.” Unfortunately, Stevens’s most recent album, “Aporia” […]

A Novel Idea: 4/5/20

Attention all book lovers: We’re going classic this week! AND with the coronavirus and social distancing in mind, all of this week’s recommendations are available for free online! If you’re feeling ornery: “The Catcher in the Rye” by J. D. Salinger Confession: this is my favorite book of all time. I am constantly both praised […]

Virtual commencement most inclusive option for TU

Postponing commencement for a later date doesn’t help those who cannot attend. The coronavirus is impacting all of our lives in ways for which we hadn’t expected or prepared. Though obviously the most important thing right now is for everyone to practice social distancing and stay home in order to flatten the curve, it is […]

Medical technician and airman 1st Class Rachel Tucker is one of the members of 56th Medical Group facilitating coronavirus screenings. courtesy Senior Airman Alexander Cook

Scientists research the origins of coronavius and a vaccine

Rumors circle around COVID-19, but much is still unknown about the novel virus. COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, is an infectious respiratory illness that attacks the lungs and is spread easily among the public. According to Science Daily, it originated from Wuhan, a city in China and on Dec. 31, Chinese authorities “alerted […]

Virus relief bill fails families with dependent college students

A loophole in the multi-trillion dollar stimulus package needs to be addressed. When President Trump finally passed and signed the coronavirus stimulus package, there was one thing on my mind: what can I do with my $1,200 check? Unfortunately, I forgot to read the fine print that screws me out of my money. You see, […]