It appears as though John Kerry needs a vocal filter.   In his first address to a foreign nation since assuming his current role as Secretary of State, Kerry told a group of German students on Tuesday that in America, “you have the right to be stupid if you […]

  I think I speak for many college students, male or female, when I say that being a college student is hard, but balancing school with being a parent is even harder.   This past Saturday marks five weeks since I’ve officially become a father to my beautiful daughter, and […]

The other day, as we enjoyed a convenient meal of ramen noodle soup, a friend mentioned that starting in 2014, the General Education Development program would no longer be free.   Initially I thought, this couldn’t be true – obtaining your GED certificate had always been free. As thousands of […]

I want to help everyone have the courage to pursue their dreams. It makes me so sad when people tell themselves that their goals are not worth trying for, just because they’re afraid of getting hurt. It’s time for all of us, including myself, to break down our protective walls, […]

  Words have magical powers. You want something? Just say it, believe it and you’ll get it. Not happy with how your life is right now? Wish you had a better job? Better grades? A better relationship? Just say it and believe it. It’s that simple.   You can completely […]

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, marking yet another holiday that has become less about the relationships we cherish, and more about material things. At its core, Valentine’s Day began as a day for people to spend time with their loved ones and show their appreciation for each other. Gifts were exchanged […]

  I have always struggled to understand the “bathroom stall graffiti” phase. Like most things that seem to be exciting for everyone else, this one’s lost on me.   I find myself asking questions like, “Can writing on a bathroom stall make a difference, and can it change someone’s life? […]

  Food choices are innately personal. From the time we are born, we learn what it means to choose what we want to eat.   Babies have the incredible power to immediately accept or reject any food put into their mouths by simply swallowing it or spitting it out. As […]

  When it comes to Christmas, I can’t help but have mixed emotions.   While I love the lights, colors, and warm fuzzies the holiday season brings, sometimes those feelings are marred by exasperation over the “gimme-gimme” nature many people exhibit. It’s almost as though some people forget the holidays […]

  I’m sure most, if not all, Buffalo State students have heard of the popular Twitter account, @BuffStateProbz.   You’ve all probably tweeted a “Buff State problem” to them or have re-tweeted something you agreed with or found funny.   I’m all for parodies and funny, but when it comes […]