Rylee Barnsdale
Staff Writer for News & OpinionsWriter for News and Opinions.
Articles (15 total)
Podcast: Swoop's Pantry Changes
Joelle Summers, the graduate assistant at Swoop's Pantry, discusses the changes that were made to accommodate the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Fake News" from a Journalism Educator's Perspective
The United States 2016 Presidential Election brought with it a new age of hatred for news media. General distrust in the press is nothing new, as many government officials have tumultuous relationships with the media. Senior producer Rylee Barnsdale speaks with Dr. You Li, to better understand fake news and why journalists are necessary.
Privileged White Hollywood Needs To Do Better: An Oscars Review
The 91st Academy Awards took place on Feb. 24, and while there were some incredible wins for diversity, more work needs to be done to make the Oscars as inclusive as possible.
26 Days Later: The Shutdown Needs To End
As of Jan. 16, the government shutdown has lasted twenty-six days. It is now the longest shutdown in U.S. history. How concerned should the average citizen be, and what are the effects of such a long shutdown?
Holiday Self Care
The holidays are coming up, and most of us are getting ready to head home for winter break. Balancing the pros and cons of leaving for break can be daunting, but I break down some things to be thankful for and ways to cope with stressful families.
Five Myths About Finals Week
The amounts of pressure students feel the need to place on themselves when finals week rears its ugly head every year is, in all honesty, too extreme. The following are some myths surrounding finals preparation and why you shouldn’t be worried.
Why Voting Isn’t Enough
November 6 held another historical election in the United States. Republicans took greater control over the Senate, while the predicted “Blue Wave” only somewhat hit the House of Representatives with Democrats taking over a majority of seats.
EMU Jewish Studies Department welcomes Tony winning playwright to campus
Tony award winning writer Lisa Kron shared this sentiment during her lecture on Nov. 1. “A Conversation with Lisa Kron” was put on by the Eastern Michigan University Center for Jewish Studies, and sponsored by several EMU academic departments including the Honors College, as well as the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor Jewish Community Center 2018 Books and Arts Festival.
Strengthening Friendships One Meal at a Time
The term “broke college student” is one that the 18-25-year-old knows far too well. Not only does it feel like being in college leads to a loss of money, but to a loss of friendships as well. How can these relationships be rekindled? How does grocery shopping and cooking help bring friends closer together? And most importantly, how do you pull together a quick meal together when you’re on a budget?
