Author Madeline Hossler

It’s that time of year again. The air is crisp, everything is pumpkin flavored and it’s time for you to start thinking about your plans to vote in the midterm elections.  Midterm election turnout has...

You should stop typing your notes. I know this might sound like an odd opinion coming from a 21-year-old who relies heavily on her computer for the majority of what I do in college.  A study by Pam...

The Trader Joe’s obsession looms large in the hearts and minds of those of us on campus lucky enough to have a kitchen. The allure of their frozen food options that reduce dinner to a 20-minute process is...

I’ve had a lot of strangers laugh at me when I tell them I’m a politics major. The comments are a mixed bag. Some people follow that up with “You picked a rough time to study that.” Others are a little...

I was ecstatic about my living situation going into this year. I was set to move into a brand new townhouse with some of my absolute favorite people. I had been approved for an early move-in and was looking...

Do not wear heels to the President’s Ball. In many ways this is the most obvious advice someone could give. And yet, absolutely no one listens to it. Every girl on campus gets fancy shoes that will look...

Transitioning from your cozy room at home to the blank canvas of a dorm can be a real culture shock. Cinder block walls and the same generic furniture in every room doesn’t exactly scream “homey”. But...

I know what you’re thinking. School!? In the SUMMER!? After a grueling semester, a little time without classes is a welcome change. But I’m here to tell you not to overlook the potential of a good summer...

Finals season is now upon us. For anyone who is taking the majority of their courses this semester in the humanities or the social sciences that means staring down an insurmountable mountain of essays. But...

In my time at Fairfield University there is almost nothing I have heard students complain about more than the Magis Core Signature Elements, specifically the social justice requirements. I can’t claim any...