Optimistic Nihilism. Kind of a big word, well two words rather. Optimistic nihilism is the combination of two things, a personality type of optimism,...

  For some, Sunday mornings mean watching football and recovering from the night before. However, for the vast majority of our nation, it also includes...

  Jerry is an echeveria succulent who graces the cubicle desk shared by me and my friend.   I haven’t known the little guy for long, but his...

  For the majority of my childhood, school was the least of my worries.   I was considered a relatively talented student from a young age. I vividly...

Over many years, local McDonald’s, Bloom and Pete’s coffee shops have become sanctuaries for high school students to study, socialize or relax. Once...

  Have you ever lied about your grade just to not ‘ruin’ your reputation? But then you tell the truth to the person who got a grade lower than yours,...

I was sitting in the barber chair during my bi-weekly haircut at Perry’s Barbershop in downtown Roseville. Yes, I’m the kid with the poofy hair and...

  Personal space is an important defense mechanism used subconsciously to steer us away from danger – but is also a flexible and not always dependable...

  This holiday season, some may wonder what the best gift for their loved one is. Some may even wonder if it is worth spending a months savings or more...

  Ninety-six percent of those who commit homicides are men. More often than not, perpetrators of sexual violence are men. And of the 2,000,000 people...