Dear Readers, 

Thanks for tuning in again this week!

As I’m sure you’re all feeling, the time for what I’ve nicknamed “the February slump” has once again rolled around. This is the time of year when it starts to feel like winter has been going on for just a little bit too long and you don’t seem to really see the point of getting out of your comfy PJs in the morning. To our students – spring break is less than two weeks away, you’ve almost made it! For everyone else who may not have a break coming up, hang in there. Warm weather, blue skies and the need for sandals is just around the corner, I promise. Next time that lack of motivation is getting to you, force yourself to get out of bed, brush your hair, and take a 15-minute walk to whatever the nearest place to get coffee is. Trust me, it only takes a short amount of time outside and a little caffeine to regain some much-needed world perspective. 

This week, our issue is yet again jam-packed. In news, we talk about the opening of the Dorothy Day center on campus. If you’ve never heard of her, I implore you all to do a little research. She was a fascinating woman – a social activist and female journalist who aimed to change the world. I hope that this article helps continue her legacy by even just one person learning about her mission. The world today could certainly use more of the passion, drive and energy she brought to everything she did. In features, we talk about the WGRC celebrating Black History Month and the gear-up for summer study-abroad programs. In A&E, we talk about the recent Coffee House event that took place on campus and have some new Jasper Jams for you. Lastly, in sports, we talk about a former assistant coach of the Lady Jaspers ready to take on the Paris Olympics (go girl-power in this issue, am I right?) as well as recap the most recent basketball games. 

To everyone taking midterms this week, good luck! You got this, and no matter what happens, a grade does not equal your worth. Like everything in life, time will keep moving forward no matter what the outcome is, and I promise you’ll be okay. 

Until next week,