Sasha Zuflacht ’13
Staff Writer
A different perspective: the hypocrisy of it all
Union is a fine institution. We are ranked competitively and recognized nationally. Students travel the world, engage in local community efforts and succeed academically. We get to take pictures of the Nott Memorial and Instagram them every day. We have …→
Falling for Cambodia
“Today’s children, tomorrow’s world.” This is the slogan of the school I work for in Siem Reap, Cambodia. I have spent the past six weeks teaching English to dedicated, enthusiastic and sincere students. In conjunction with the ideals of the …→
Cowbird: a new take on blogging
There’s something new out there for blogging fanatics and even blogging skeptics. How is that possible? It’s not the standard blog format. Cowbird.com is a more interactive, simplistic way of sharing your story. Although still a new development, this website …→
Campus security needs to be a priority
Union College is in the heart of Schenectady, NY. For most, the campus and prestige of Union, rather than the location, draw people to the school. However, as part of the Capital Region, Schenectady has a lot to offer. With …→
Too much salad, not enough individuality
Is there such a thing as too much salad? Although this question may sound silly, it has serious implications. Salads are the most popular meal at Union College. This generalization is most explicitly applied to the women on campus. Every …→
Bright future or harsh reality? The importance of optimism
A recent article in the New York Times opinions section grabbed my attention. The title read, “Major Delusions: Why College Graduates Are Irrationally Optimistic.” As I continued to read, it was clear that upon graduation, college students still feel somewhat …→
Bills, bills, bills: the truth about tuition
$52,329: the cost of tuition at Union College. By the time you graduate, you will have spent nearly a quarter of a million dollars on your education. Is it worth it? As a private liberal arts college, Union has one …→
What a wonderful Wold
With the start of spring, there is plenty more to do around campus. Everyone seems to migrate outside and take advantage of the beautiful weather. Work is sometimes put on the back burner, and relaxing outside takes precedence. The library …→
Spring break: Cancun or couch potato?
Two weeks. That’s all that separates us from the highly anticipated spring break. It all depends on your finals, but we’re hopeful that our exams will be early and we can finally be done with winter term. Unlike other colleges, …→
Let’s talk about food
Generally speaking, college campuses have never been known as a fine dining experience and they are nothing compared to a home-cooked meal. Not only is the food questionable, but the surrounding décor is as well. In Upper and West we …→