Ashton Herman

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Clean New World: Keeping Safe Under Less Restrictions

By Ashton HermanWeb Content Contributor Finally, after roughly two months of thumb-twiddling in isolation, Texas has decided to lift its lockdown. For those that loathed or began to loathe the dwellings of their home, this piece of news is a godsend. However, the threat of COVID-19 still looms over us, so acting careless under such conditions is practically begging to be infected. Time stuck in quarantine can get... intriguingly boring. […]

todayMay 18, 2020

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Space Fascists and Arachnophobia: What and Why is Starship Troopers?

By Ashton HermanWeb Content Contributor A plethora of space-related films have been presented to the public, with each garnering a different response. From "Star Wars" to "Star Trek," most, if not all sci-fi media seems to be held in such high regard. But if this is the case, then how did the film "Starship Troopers" land flat on its face at the box office? And more importantly, why is it […]

todayApril 24, 2020

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Virus-Themed Vacation

By Ashton HermanWeb Content Contributor As I sit in my hometown house with a cat to my left and some loose pillows to my right, I can’t help but loathe hearing the term “COVID-19.” For a week now, all that I’ve seen and heard over a plethora of medias is anything and everything Corona related. So I thought, in a fit of irony, I should put together a list of […]

todayMarch 28, 2020

A desk is illuminated by a desk lamp; sitting atop the desk is a college text book and an issue of the University Star.

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Buffer the Grind

By Ashton HermanWeb Content Contributor The semester may be nearly halfway done, but that’s no excuse to avoid improving your work ethic! If you need a quick refresher, or are new to the relentless grind of college, take a quick read through these tips on bettering your scholastic performance. 1. Get Some Sleep. While it was cool in middle school to stay up past midnight, not getting enough sleep can […]

todayMarch 10, 2020

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The Lord is Rewritten!

By Ashton HermanWeb Content Contributor Recently, I had covered the topic of a certain "Rainbow Six: Siege" operator by the name of Tachanka. The ending of the article was left slightly ambiguous, but still had a slightly bleak outlook on the development of this character. Well, seventeen hours after the finalization and publication of that article, a rework was announced that so many fans, myself included, had been waiting for. So […]

todayFebruary 29, 2020

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Road T(r)ips!

By Ashton HermanWeb Content Contributor Going on a road trip of any length can be a daunting task, but following this checklist is easy! Make any trek a breeze by following these quick to-dos and tips for before and during long drives. Tip 1: Know Your Conditions. I’ve advocated it once and I will advocate for it again, be sure to maintain your vehicle to the best of your abilities. […]

todayFebruary 11, 2020

A Stormtrooper walks along a road in a Disneyland theme park.

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The Finn That Could Have Been

By Ashton HermanWeb Content Contributor Being practically raised on “Star Wars,” I was ecstatic to see what the newest trilogy had to offer. And while the movies had their ups and downs, there was one concept that never sat quite well with me. The whole ordeal centers around Finn, a Stormtrooper who rebels against the First Order after realizing it’s evil ways. It is revealed in the first movie of the trilogy […]

todayFebruary 5, 2020

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In Tip-Top Shape

By Ashton HermanWeb Content Contributor Getting a car is perhaps one the most liberating times in anyone’s life. A car symbolizes the freedom to move and progress, and to own one feels like a great step in the path of life. However, with such freedom comes responsibility; the car of one’s dreams can only go so far before something inevitably goes awry. That is why every car owner should, at […]

todayFebruary 4, 2020

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