Renee Pineda

A nosy father and luck brought me the right person. But years of challenges confirmed that I would return to the place it all began for commencement with him by my side.

For future registration periods, I hope administrators stop and consider the consequences of their actions and prioritize students over their convenience.

As the effects of the shutdown are becoming more and more apparent, it is clear that this isn’t really about national security.

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers, including students, are affected by the government shutdown and it will only worsen as the shutdown continues.

While you’re packing clothes and textbooks for Thanksgiving, take the time to remember that you’re not coming home as a kid, but as an adult.

It’s vital to understand that we shouldn’t judge people because we’ve decided to be career-oriented before being family-oriented.

As college students, our focus may be on exams, homework and social gatherings, but registering to vote shouldn’t slip from our minds.

It is off-putting when students are met with donation requests before they’ve even paid the University for their last year of tuition.

Students should push for diversity administrators and diversity efforts, both at their own schools as well as in their own communities.