Facebook is the college kid’s caffeine. It’s what keeps us awake during classes; actually, it’s what keeps us awake period. It’s the instant gratification we experience once we spy an ex’s new relationship status or down a tall house blend coffee. And like a strong cup of joe from Bongo,...

Imagine that you’re walking along one day, minding your own business and eating a banana. Suddenly, the banana slips out of your hands, and you proceed to trip and fall on your own banana peel, just like some sort of sad cartoon character. You stretch out your hand in an attempt to break your fall,...

Nearly one year ago, Belmont alumnae Christy Frink and Morgan Levy had an idea and some time on their hands. They created a blog about Nashville and within the first two weeks, Nashvillest received between 400-600 page views. Four months later they won Best Local Blog from the Nashville Scene and were...

Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough spoke with Vision editor Melanie Bengtson about his books, his perceptions of today’s youth and his advice for the future.  McCullough will speak in the Curb Event Center at Belmont University on March 30 at 7 p.m.  Tickets are free to the public...

Poverty. Alcohol. Suicide. Hopelessness. Driving through the expansive state of South Dakota, the thought that such depressive destruction is rampant wouldn’t cross the mind; mountains and widespread fields stretch serenely for what seems like an eternity. Yet for the people of the Oglala Lakota Sioux...

Leg warmers. The Atkins diet. Furbies. People get swept up in fads on a regular basis, but a Facebook note? In merely a few weeks, over 5 million “25 random things about me” notes were posted on the social networking Web site Facebook. That’s 125 million “random” facts, according to ABC News. The...

It’s that time again- time for planning road trips to the beach, relieving homesickness and making preparations for a stress-free, fun-filled week with friends. Yes, spring break is right around the corner, and while some get excited for trips to Florida or home, others see spring break as just another...