The Safety of Living Off Campus

The Safety of Living Off Campus The attempted break-in at one student’s house left her more conscious of the problems with off-campus living. She couldn’t have been asleep for more than an hour when a quiet hymn played into her bedroom at 3 a.m., stirring her awake. It was a haunting melody someone might hear […]

Flocks Fly in Different Directions

Flocks Fly in Different Directions Wake up, go to class, work, sleep, wake up, and start it all over again. This is a vicious cycle for college students–a cycle sprinkled with social interactions and the occasional unhealthy meal. One thing this cycle does not always account for is talking about and practicing religion. The American […]

Introduction: Millennials and Relationships pod

An introduction to Ball Bearings’ Millennials and Relationships pod. We take a look at taboo relationships and why Millennials delay marriage.

Accepting Love and Denying Prejudice

Accepting Love and Denying Prejudice How do I not be gay? The question wouldn’t stop pounding inside Kaleb Emery’s head as he punched it into the Google search bar on his Ipod Touch. At age thirteen, he began searching the Internet for answers about a label he didn’t yet understand. But he did know this: […]

Marriage Equality is Only the Beginning

Marriage Equality is Only the Beginning Flexing her knuckles, a light catches the jewels in the band on Stacy Stephens’ left hand’s third finger. The ring is an old symbol for an ordinary aspect of the American Dream: Marriage. But this particular ring doesn’t stand for an old-fashioned idea. Instead, for Stacy, this ring stands […]

Illuminating the Dark of the Limelight

Illuminating the Dark of the Limelight The Millennial obsession with fame and those who have already obtained it comes down to the desire of possessions and being known. While this can be a motivational push, there are its downsides The season premiere for Keeping up with the Kardashians racked in 2.547 million viewers. Alex from […]

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