While I love math and science, writing for the newspaper gives my life balance and allows me to meet lots of great new people. I am a Chemical Engineering major and I am also involved in Alpha Phi Omega (APO) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). When I am free from my studies, I enjoy traveling with my family, jogging, and baking. If you have an article idea or know of an event or person on campus that should be featured, let me know!
From engineering creative designs for the “M” on Mt. Zion, to coordinating Winter Carnival festivities for students each January, members of Blue Key Honor Society define themselves by much more than just GPA. The Mines Chapter of Blue Key, in existence since 1926, challenges members to use leadership, service, and scholarship to better themselves, the…
Traditional chocolate chip cookies are an easy favorite, but this slight variation is even better. Chewy and soft with just a touch of spice, these cookies contain cayenne pepper, cardamom, and cinnamon. The sweetness of the chocolate compliments the spice mixture nicely, providing a sweet snack or a gourmet dessert. While the recipe calls for…
The continuity of a life, while boring at times, is essentially the crux of human existence. People develop unique likes and dislikes, make meaningful connections with family and friends, and often define themselves by religion, occupation, or skillset. So regular is this concept that it is often impossible to imagine yourself as anyone but…yourself. In…
While many professors dread difficult student questions, Dr. Angie Sower loves the special moment when a student raises his or her hand and asks a question she cannot answer. Dr. Sower is in her second semester as an Associate Teaching Faculty in the Chemistry Department here at Colorado School of Mines and is incredibly excited…
What is the correlation between a person’s name and their success? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? Is there a relationship between abortion and crime rates? Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner’s popular Freakonomics and Super Freakonomics are literary masterpieces, applying economic concepts to everyday life to reach amazing conclusions. Unfortunately, the newest…
Apple Banana Buttermilk Pancakes Soft, flavorful, and filled with bits of crisp apple, these pancakes make the perfect weekend breakfast or late-night treat. The apple and banana compliment the creamy flavor of the pancake and provide some added health benefits as well. For a healthier breakfast, substitute whole-wheat flour and use skim milk. If buttermilk…
Are leaders ordinary people made extraordinary through hard work and training, or are certain individuals destined to make a difference in the world? While this nature versus nurture debate is big enough for a class of its own, the new Leadership Practices and Assessment Seminar series seeks to develop the leadership skills of Mines students…
“I was amazed that what I needed to survive could be carried on my back. And, most surprisingly of all, that I could carry it.”—Cheryl Strayed in Wild. Armed with only a backpack full of camping supplies and her own determination, Cheryl Strayed embarked upon a 1,100-mile solo journey on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)…
Combining a hopeful teenage girl, a prize-winning pitbull, and the hurricane of a lifetime, Jesmyn Ward weaves an unforgettable tale in her heart-wrenching novel “Salvage the Bones.” The story of 15 year-old Esch’s journey to womanhood through the dirt and despair of her Louisiana home, this National Award Winning book will keep readers emotionally hooked…
“Mankind was born on Earth. It was never meant to die here.”—Cooper from “Interstellar.” While most movies can easily be categorized as dramas, comedies, or science fiction pieces, Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” transcends categorization while transcending time and space. A mind-blowing experience filled to the brim with astrophysics, this scientific phenomenon is a must-see for any…