This is the time of the year where Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. Every year, millions flock to their local supermarkets and shop for copious amounts of groceries and presents to enjoy a homemade feast...

I once spoke to a friend, a college graduate of some years with a promising career, about my own plans after graduation. When I said that I intended to go for a doctorate straight after obtaining my bachelor’s,...

What is lacking from my never ceasing college career are the moments of clarity: to think, to process, to keep and let go. And even though it's difficult to wake up early and coming home late, the silence...

A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they'd be asked the "half empty or half full" question. Instead, with...

It’s that time of year where everyone needs to buckle down and realize what’s important in life. It’s a time where priorities often clash between what you really want to do versus what you really...

A closer look at a few overlooked souls If you told me back in January that I would be conversing with the homeless at some point during my summer vacation, I would have laughed in your face. I had planned...

As a computer science major, it is especially important to me that I balance out my time with non-technical activities such as writing for the Vector, singing in a choir, or staying fit through Zumba class....

Romer Jed Medina, Editor-in-Chief Family is special, whether it’s as traditional as a mother, father, and siblings, or whether it’s your best friends. And if you were lucky growing up, your parents...

Editorial Romer Jed Medina Editor-In-Chief There are times when giving up is an infinitely easier solution than staying and fighting for what you believe in. Leaving behind what is important to me has...