Caleb Bruynes
Quarter-life crisis questions road ahead
The other day I noticed that I’m halfway to my inevitable mid-life crisis, which means I’m right in the middle of my quarter-life crisis. Wikipedia defines a quarter-life crisis as, “a period of life following the major changes of adolescence, usually ranging from the late teens to the early thirties, in which a person [...]
Season opener doesn’t go so well for intrepid intern
Living in Washington, D.C. this semester has given me opportunities to do some pretty cool things: see votes in Congress, hang out with protesters outside the Supreme Court, watch President Obama speak (name drop, we’re buds). But the thing I was most excited about when I decided to come out here was getting the chance [...]
Single-serving friends take the brunt of columnist’s personas
In the movie Fight Club, Edward Norton explains to Brad Pitt that everything on an airplane is single-serving, including the people. I’ve noticed the same to be true while temporarily interning for the Senate in Washington D.C. Knowing full well that I’ll only be in D.C. for a short time and that most people I [...]
Hair loss triggers toupee, goatee debate
On Thurs. March 22 I woke up to find five hairs had fallen from my head and rested atop my pillow. This is five times more than the usual — one. While some of you wouldn’t consider this cause for concern and would probably ignore it, I took a different approach and prepared for my [...]
Bus drivers inspire daily commuter’s attitude changesdsucollegian.
Living in D.C. has forced me to utilize public transportation every single day. At the very best, it’s inconvenient and at the very worst it’s unbearably dreadful. Planning a route is a headache because it is impossible to accurately predict arrival times since there are so many unforeseen circumstances that can throw off the [...]
Guiltless lifestyle exposes columnist’s pastimes, pleasures
Everyone has guilty pleasures. They are enjoyable, but for some reason society says we’re supposed to feel bad about them. I ask myself, “why?” Why be embarrassed for something that makes me happy? I’m going to confess some of mine and try to live my life guiltlessly. I love “Party In The U.S.A.” by Miley [...]
Columnist shares unwatched movie ratings, predictions
I love to watch movies. On average, I’d say I watch four movies per week, so I’ve gotten pretty good at predicting plots and overall quality before watching them. I thought maybe I’d help you guys out with some new movies. Again, keep in mind that I have not seen them; I’m simply offering my [...]
Immaturity, grown up struggles confront intern
The most mature thing I’ve done lately is admitting to myself that no matter how old I get, I will always be a child. I spent my entire youth and adolescence waiting for the day to come when I could announce my arrival into adulthood, but it is becoming clear that day will never [...]
Big city, big difference for intern
In early January, I was offered an internship at the U.S. Senate. I decided it would be a great opportunity to have some new experiences, so I unregistered for my classes and booked a flight to Washington, D.C. I’ve been here for almost a month now and I’d like to share a little bit about [...]
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