

Love letters to my niche interest…Dear Souplantation
Dearly beloved, I never thought I’d write an obituary at 18, but here I am. Now that you’re really gone, I guess it’s time for me to confess my love. My dad told me it was infatuation when I was younger—that you were just a guilty pleasure I’d see when my mom was on business trips, but I knew otherwise; my love for you is deep-rooted.
ASB ballot mishap; candidate disqualification
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Samo’s Associated Student Body (ASB) held their annual election for the upcoming school year’s Executive Board. Unlike years prior, this year, the presidential candidate listed ran unopposed, with no option for an alternative candidate.

A mixed perspective
It’s common to feel like you’re not enough of something—not pretty enough, not smart enough, not cool enough. But to feel as though you are not enough of your being—of what you are, blood, skin, and bones—is a different feeling entirely. Being mixed makes you wonder if you’re enough of your being.

Should political differences impact friendships?
In today’s polarized climate, political divisions have never felt more personal. As many believe that people’s values and beliefs often align with their political choices, it raises the issue pf how much disagreement is too much when it comes to maintaining meaningful relationships.