A Deeper Look into ‘A Cure for Wellness’

The recently released “A Cure for Wellness” is a movie with a mental health theme. Although it is not explicitly said, the film describes an “illness” that plagues all the patients that go to a remote wellness center in the Swiss Alps. The movie’s plot revolved around an obsessed baron, his wife and a castle …

Transgender YouTuber shares personal experiences in biographical documentary

YouTube, a US-based video sharing website created in 2005, has continually promoted its content as original and community-based. According to YouTube, the site “provides a forum for people to connect, inform and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small.[1]” The site has …

Sex education should be inclusive to LGBTQ+ community

When I was a junior in high school, a friend of mine asked me how he could do the dirty with a boy. Considering that I was not a gay male, I could not give him a straight answer. “Can I use Crisco?” he asked. “You know, for lube?” “No,” I replied, horrified. Even though …

Dive to Provide

Hobbies and pastimes are all about self-derived joy. Whether it’s skating, bird watching, video gaming, or any number of other leisurely activities people do, the main goal is fun. But while many hobbies can provide this joy, they lack tangible rewards. Spearfishing can provide a source of exercise, delicious seafood, extra income, and a more …

The month’s Valentine’s Day celebration holds historical roots

There is no doubt that Valentines Day is the holiday of love. However, let us not forget how Valentines Day came to be. This holiday is actually short for Saint Valentines Day. The popular story about how Saint Valentine became a martyr derived from third century Rome. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made …

Gift ideas for the holiday season

As the holiday season rapidly approaches, an important dilemma arises: what gifts will you get for your family and friends? Being a college student also means that you may be frugal and less susceptible to over splurging. Listed below are some affordable and creative gifts that won’t break the bank in the process and that …

The daunting task of balancing college life with a job

By Kreeshia Aquino Triton’s Call Staff I applaud those who do try to balance many aspects of their life, and still find a way to smile and make what they do look easy. I am a full-time student with a double major in communications and linguistics and a minor in writing. Like many college students, …

TC offers survival tips for UOG freshman

Freshman newbie tips. You finally made it to the big leagues and your probably asking yourself “what now?” Adapting into your new college life can be a difficult time for any student. But don’t fret my brothers and sisters because we have all been down that road before. Remember that it’s all part of the learning process. Here are …