I can choose whether or not to get out of bed in the morning, put on my shoes, stuff my belongings into my backpack, and make my way to class. There are days I may really want to choose not...

The real world has attendance requirements. If you don’t meet those expectations, you will get penalized. Jobs, for example, have required attendance. If you skip a day of work because you’re...

Debt accrued from student loans should be forgiven. Student debt has been a large burden for many people. According to the Federal Student Aid website, student loan forgiveness would mean that...

A blanket cancellation on student loans is a poor policy that will exacerbate inflation in the short run. It also mostly benefits a select number of high-income earners. If the federal government...

Over the last few years, taking a gap year has become much more common. Whether it is because of the pandemic or to take time for mental health, many students have decided to put a pause on their...

Most high school students believe there are only two options after graduation: Go to college or find a job. At least, that’s what I thought. I’ve spent the better part of 21 years in the...

Finding a job after graduation doesn’t scare me. But paying back my debt after four years at the University of Iowa does. Higher education is a huge investment. According to the state Board...