Breann Harwood The meaning of life is something that almost anyone, but especially college students, tends to struggle with. Between making major life choices, deciding on a major and where they will go after graduation, college students face many pressing questions about what to do with their … [Read More...]
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The Three or Four Credit Dilemma
Evan Reed There is a task force that has been established by the president of the college, Dr. Chapdelaine, and the board of trustees to study the whole issue of faculty workload. And finally professional service to Hood College and to their students. This group will will meet for the first time on this coming […]
Ash Beckham Gives Talk on the need for Acceptance of LGBTQ community
Shannon Jones Students, staff, and faculty gathered to see Tedx speaker Ash Beckham present her talk “Give Voice to Your Truth” on Wednesday, Oct. 27 in the Brodbeck Music Hall. In this talk, Beckham, who considered herself an “accidental advocate” for the LGBTQ community, addressed the importance of empathy and acceptance and shared her own […]
What Science can tell us about the Meaning of Life
Breann Harwood The meaning of life is something that almost anyone, but especially college students, tends to struggle with. Between making major life choices, deciding on a major and where they will go after graduation, college students face many pressing questions about what to do with their lives. Around 100 students, faculty, and community members […]
International Students face Struggles Applying to Hood
Bonnie Monnier Hood College is the home away from home for many students, even those who are 4,625 miles away from their home. Students from Croatia, China, United Kingdom, Africa and various other countries have been able to experience American education here at Hood. The problem for most international students is not adapting to a […]
Lifestyles
Real People With Real Issues have a Conversation about Sex and Consent
Destani Jameson On Thursday October 10, the Hood College Health Center and the Coordinator of Diversity inclusion cosponsored an uncensored series conversation about sex and consent. The Coblentz game den was the perfect atmosphere for the drop in conversation for “real people with real issues to have a real conversation.” Although staff members of the […]
Animals Give Emotional Support To Hood Students
Ashley Trovato An Emotional Support Animal is, according to the writers at anxiety.org, and The National Animal Registry, “an animal that, by its very presence, mitigates the emotional or psychological symptoms associated with a handler’s condition or disorder.” At Hood College, students are allowed to have a hermit crab or goldfish. They are also permitted […]
Vegan Friendly Options at Hood College
Paul Woodward Becerra In the wake of Meatless Mondays, a growing vegan movement, and a public investment in health and environmental consciousness, the number of people adopting a vegan diet has grown dramatically in the last decade. Now, over 16 million people in the U.S. identify as vegan or vegetarian and countless others strive […]