Veronica De La Cruz

Coping without coffee

Veronica De La Cruz
December 16, 2014

College students should substitute caffeine for healthier alternatives.

Library Etiquette 101

Veronica De La Cruz
December 14, 2014

Students should remind themselves of the importance of being respectful at the library.

Students discuss Chico State’s confessions page

Veronica De La Cruz
December 12, 2014

Opinion columnist Veronica De La Cruz discusses Chico State's anonymous confessions page with her readers.

Chico State should diversify decorations

Veronica De La Cruz
December 9, 2014

Christmas decorations are nice, but not all students feel at home around a tree and ornaments.

Embracing eustress

Veronica De La Cruz
December 5, 2014

Students should seek an optimal stress level throughout their college years.

Tinder doesn’t bring true love

Veronica De La Cruz
November 25, 2014

Dating apps can lead to happy endings, but not the kind that last.

Anonymous app humors, harms students

Veronica De La Cruz
November 16, 2014

Chico State would be better off without apps like Yik Yak.

College students discuss drinking habits

Veronica De La Cruz
November 15, 2014

Opinion Columnist Veronica De La Cruz discusses Chico party culture with her readers.

‘Basic’ shouldn’t exist

Veronica De La Cruz
November 14, 2014

Students should embrace being basic if it makes them happy

Nude photos are best left untaken

Veronica De La Cruz
November 9, 2014

Young adults should reconsider posting risqué photos on social media.

Issues regarding interracial dating

Veronica De La Cruz
October 27, 2014

Young adults should be more open to dating outside of their race.

Choosing quirky classes is rewarding

Veronica De La Cruz
October 26, 2014

Students should explore different interests when registering for courses.

Happiness shouldn’t hinge on cameras

Veronica De La Cruz
October 21, 2014

Pictures are great, but students should focus more on living in the moment.

Weight stigma favors the curvy

Veronica De La Cruz
October 5, 2014

People assume that skinny equals happy, but that's not always the case.

‘Yes Means Yes’ is full of holes

Veronica De La Cruz
October 3, 2014

Governor Brown's new bill questions the definition of consensual sex.

For cheap textbooks, make like a pirate

Veronica De La Cruz
October 3, 2014

There are several alternatives to buying expensive textbooks from the Wildcat Store.

‘Pocket Points’ feeds brains, bellies

Veronica De La Cruz
September 28, 2014

New app gives students an incentive for going to class and not using phones.

Hangover supplements fail to soothe

Veronica De La Cruz
September 25, 2014

Classic cures are more effective than the latest liquor store tricks.

‘Organic’ labeling isn’t what it seems

Veronica De La Cruz
September 21, 2014

Oftentimes, the USDA stamp of approval comes down to money, not quality.

Musical movement promotes education and peace.

Veronica De La Cruz
September 18, 2014

Music is an international language that can bring people together.

Late financial aid screws over students

Veronica De La Cruz
September 14, 2014

Students shouldn't be at the mercy of late paperwork when filing for financial aid.

Doctors should consider drug alternatives

Veronica De La Cruz
September 7, 2014

Homeopathic medicine has the potential to, in many cases, be just as effective as other pharmaceuticals.

Men aren’t entitled to women’s bodies

Veronica De La Cruz
September 1, 2014

Dating women should be a privilege, not a right.

Dating hashtags are annoying, hollow

Veronica De La Cruz
August 27, 2014

There should be more sentimental ways to show affection than a Man Crush Monday/Woman Crush Wednesday hashtag.

Serve and protect, not neglect

Veronica De La Cruz
August 25, 2014

The Chico community should work together with the police department to lower the crime rate.

Comcast’s tyranny threatens internet

Veronica De La Cruz
May 12, 2014

Comcast's insufficient services could potentially ruin the entire technology ecosystem.

“Thigh gap” presents dangerous standard

Veronica De La Cruz
May 10, 2014

Unrealistic goals of having a thigh gap has a powerful effect on young women

Organ donation delivers new hope

Veronica De La Cruz
May 6, 2014

Certain misconceptions about organ donation keep young adults from registering.

Schools, too preoccupied by dress code

Veronica De La Cruz
May 2, 2014

Restrictions on clothing should not be a school's main focus.

New app proves party reputation with pictures

Veronica De La Cruz
April 30, 2014

Faded has the potential to give Chico State an even worse party school image.

Colleges shouldn’t teach celebrity worship

Veronica De La Cruz
April 27, 2014

A college course on Beyoncé is not beneficial to students.

Reaching different levels of success

Veronica De La Cruz
April 21, 2014

Recognizing the little things can go a long way and make people feel more valuable.

Spending financial aid awards wisely

Veronica De La Cruz
April 19, 2014

Finding smarter ways to make financial aid money last all semester long.

Digital activism lacks real results

Veronica De La Cruz
April 9, 2014

Activism through social media only provides a temporary change.

The advantages of giving up meat

Veronica De La Cruz
April 2, 2014

While many see a veggie diet as constricting, it can actually free one up for new experiences.

Limit alcohol consumption, not standards

Veronica De La Cruz
March 24, 2014

Drinking excessively can lead to making poor decisions.

Mutual respect should bridge generational gaps

Veronica De La Cruz
March 10, 2014

Age shouldn't determine the respect college students receive.

The importance of Teacher Assistants

Veronica De La Cruz
March 7, 2014

Student teachers are proving to be an affective addition to the faculty of Chico State

Avoiding the sugar rush

Veronica De La Cruz
March 7, 2014

College students using sugar daddies to pay off loan debt and bills.

The downfall to the addictive ‘smart drug’

Veronica De La Cruz
February 26, 2014

The importance of avoiding drugs like Adderall when school workloads intensify.

Risk regret by getting hitched too soon

Veronica De La Cruz
February 25, 2014

Marriage doesn't have to happen immediately after graduation.

Visible tattoos jeopardize jobs

Veronica De La Cruz
February 23, 2014

Being able to hide tattoos could save future job opportunities.

Social media can ruin relationships

Veronica De La Cruz
February 16, 2014

Airing dirty laundry and liking the wrong pictures online can have disastrous consequences.

Mental health services suffer from budget cuts

Veronica De La Cruz
February 15, 2014

A decreasing budget deprives students of necessary mental health resources.

How effective are campus emails

Veronica De La Cruz
February 8, 2014

Chico State should create new ways to reach out to the student body about campus information

Keeping in touch with family during college

Veronica De La Cruz
February 6, 2014

The importance of maintaining positive relationships with parents after leaving home.

How to tell a good roommate from a bad one

Veronica De La Cruz
January 31, 2014

What to look for when hunting for future housemates.

Students skim to success

Veronica De La Cruz
January 27, 2014

The education system forces students to skim in order to get all assigned reading done.

Considering clickers in classes

Veronica De La Cruz
January 25, 2014

Students and professors debate the effectiveness of clicker technology on campus

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