I have a lot of opinions. And I’m not changing.

Among my co-editors at The Peak and among my close friends, I’m known as a very opinionated guy. And that’s putting it lightly. Ask...

Why academic debate has gone dismally downhill

The act of thinking has become a dangerous game. These days, you would never know that we actually enjoy a good debate; half the...

Woohoo, Boohoo

Woohoo: The Kraken Every once in a while, a gloriously terrifying deep-sea creature will wash ashore somewhere, making us realize that mother nature hides some...

Why many educators ban laptops from class

Over the past couple of years, a number of articles have been published in The Peak discussing the pros and cons of students using...

Point/Counterpoint: Should Playboy ditch its nude photos?

Yes, and Playboy must seek a feminist route in doing so! By Nathan Ross After 62 years, Playboy has decided that it will no longer feature...

When done right, Halloween costumes can be empowering

A quick disclaimer: This is not another article about how your costume is culturally appropriative or sexist or racist or ableist — although, let’s...

More trick and less treat this Halloween

A special October night is upon us. No other occasion is as peculiar as it is intriguing. As we embrace the horror, adults play...

Appreciating our distinct cultural cuisine

Have you ever heard of tarte au sucre? Or fish n’ brewis? Have you ever tried them? Unfortunately, dishes like these are forgotten by...

Why volunteering as a student is better than a job

It sounds outrageous that a position that doesn’t pay anything would be considered better experience than one that does. Employers, especially ones looking to...

Remembering the ‘small’ losses

I have been very lucky. I haven’t lost any immediate family members within working memory, and have never had to say goodbye to a...