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Opinion | Nepal and the US: Two sides of different coins

Opinion | Nepal and the US: Two sides of different coins

Swastee Regmi, Staff Columnist November 20, 2024

As an international student from Nepal, I often find myself straddling two very different worlds: the one I left behind in the heart of the Himalayas, and the one I’m trying to navigate here in the U.S....

Opinion | From crispy chicken to delicious donuts: The real story behind the Freshman 15

Opinion | From crispy chicken to delicious donuts: The real story behind the Freshman 15

Swastee Regmi, Staff Columnist November 10, 2024

When I first arrived on campus, I heard people joke about the “Freshman 15.” At first, I had no idea what they meant, so I brushed it off. But the mystery eventually reached my radar thanks to social...

Opinion | The dining hall chronicles

Opinion | The dining hall chronicles

Swastee Regmi, Staff Columnist November 3, 2024

The dining halls on campus are more than just places to grab a meal — they're breeding grounds for friendships, snapshots of campus life and sometimes a true test of endurance. Our dining halls deserve...

A student sits alone on the Quad.

Opinion | Balancing an introverted life on campus

Swastee Regmi, Staff Columnist October 27, 2024

When attending school at a campus with more than 40,000 students, it can feel almost necessary to be social and outgoing to fit in.  At least, that is the mindset I had before I caught my flight to...

Opinion | Unpacking differences: The lesser-known lives of international students

Opinion | Unpacking differences: The lesser-known lives of international students

Swastee Regmi, Staff Columnist October 23, 2024

I still chuckle when I remember telling my roommates that I’ve never set foot in places like Krispy Kreme, Chick-fil-A or Taco Bell — because those don’t exist in Nepal. Their jaws drop when they...

Opinion | The unseen costs of ambition

Opinion | The unseen costs of ambition

Swastee Regmi, Contributing Columnist October 2, 2024

We live in a world that glorifies hustling and relentless ambition. Every day is supposed to be productive, every project is supposed to be a success; taking rest is a surrender, and every decision we...

Students studying in Gorgas Library.

Opinion | Lessons in imperfection: Confronting the notion of the ideal student

Swastee Regmi, Contributing Columnist September 29, 2024

Exceptional academic performance, well-curated extracurricular involvement, impressive resume content, strong networking skills and mastery in securing internships are just a few of the qualities we often...