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COLUMN: Finding purpose when it appears pointless

May 4, 2009 | 0 comments

It’s the end of the semester. Summer is so close and yet “dead” week (I use the term lightly) and finals stand in the way of a much-needed break from the sometimes mundaneness of life. Finals, papers, and projects are important, but they aren’t the end-all be-all of success. They might help you get a degree, but they won’t necessarily help you get a life. READ MORE

COLUMN: U.S. was right to miss racism conference

April 21, 2009 | 1 comment

The U.N. is a terribly misguided but well-intentioned organization at its best and a harmful obstacle to solving problems at worst. READ MORE

COLUMN: Let there be light at Kraettli

April 7, 2009 | 0 comments

The lack of lighting, and blue emergency telephones around Kraettli, is baffling and unsafe. It’s imperative, if Kraettli is still going to be used as the predominant place to house International students, that it is upgraded. READ MORE

COLUMN: UOSA should extend filing deadline

March 2, 2009 | 4 comments

This column has nothing to do with Katie Fox. I think she is a great person. She has great ideas, is a great student and has a great accent. READ MORE

COLUMN: Friday a near miss for university

February 16, 2009 | 0 comments

Around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, I was in the Union making Valentine’s Day hearts. A friend received a text from his friend about a man on campus with a gun. READ MORE

COLUMN: Blame Hamas for Gaza mess

February 6, 2009 | 1 comment

We in the U. S. are blessed to have good neighbors. Other countries are not so fortunate. If you missed the memo, things in the Middle East are, as always, hot. READ MORE

COLUMN: Americans should ditch all racial comfort zones

January 21, 2009 | 0 comments

Some people believe, perhaps idealistically, that the election of Barack Obama will cause nirvana. This is speculation. READ MORE

COLUMN: No matter the circumstances, a bit of fun important

December 8, 2008 | 0 comments

This year has been oddly Dickensian for me. It’s been the best of times — and the worst of times. I feel like my life this year has been the epitome of these famous lines. READ MORE

COLUMN: Beautiful experiences — with strangers

November 24, 2008 | 1 comment

When is the last time you talked to someone you didn’t know, whether it was that one person you have in all your classes, the random fan shivering in the cold with you at a football game or just the regular person you pass on the street? I do it all the time. READ MORE

COLUMN: Racism on Baylor campus intolerable

November 11, 2008 | 5 comments

Last Tuesday was one of the best nights of my life. Ever. I spent the evening with my closest friends stressing and anticipating the results of the most important presidential election in history. READ MORE

COLUMN: Election Day a favorite holiday

October 28, 2008 | 0 comments

One of my favorite holidays is coming up. OK, technically, it’s not a holiday, but it should be one. It’s November 4th, Election Day. READ MORE

Point-Counterpoint: Biden vs. Palin

October 7, 2008 | 1 comment

Members of The Daily's opinion staff debate the merits of the Vice Presidential candidates. READ MORE

COLUMN: When in other countries, do as the Romans — or French — do

September 30, 2008 | 0 comments

Forget what you’ve heard about the latest bag, shoes or iPod. If you missed the memo, a passport is this fall’s must have accessory. READ MORE

COLUMN: Volunteering can change the world

September 16, 2008 | 0 comments

I was in kind of a bad mood last week. I was really annoyed that it kept raining. I like thunderstorms when I don’t have to do anything, but going to class in the crazy weather and battling the humidity was rough. READ MORE

COLUMN: America: A land of endless possibilities

September 2, 2008 | 0 comments

After almost nine months in faraway places like France, England and Nebraska, the long and winding road has led me back to Norman. I studied in France last semester, and my brief time there continues to change my life and my whole perspective. It helped me understand myself and my country in many important ways. READ MORE

Music needs value

March 27, 2006 | 0 comments

Articles by Kayle Barnes