Japan didn’t teach me to meditate

When I booked my three-week trip to Japan, I knew I would be thousands of miles from home, setting my clock 13 hours ahead and immersing myself in a foreign culture.  What I did not know was that I...

We are losing the student voice in college applications

A prospective student’s GPA can reveal how well they perform academically. A list of extracurriculars can show what they accomplished. But neither answers the most important element in college admissi...

Lake Osceola deserves better

Fishing in Lake Osceola sounds like a typical afternoon activity. But, as the space sees heavier and more varied use, student concerns about cleanliness intensify.  This practice raises concern abo...

The cost of a chance: UM’s $100 housing application fee

Hidden costs are one of the biggest obstacles students face today, and sometimes they don’t even come with a guarantee. Prior to the Spring 2026 semester, students were charged a $500 deposit which wa...

Niki Kawa