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Zac Garrison
Senior from
 Franklin, Ky.

Garrison: Adieu

May 1, 2015

Column by Zac Garrison, Senior from Franklin, Ky.   I often write about change. It’s an unavoidable part of life, and the best we can all truly...

Zac Garrison
Senior from
 Franklin, Ky.

Garrison: #SAEHatesMe

March 12, 2015

     I have been in a fraternity for the better part of four years. I pledged the first semester of my freshman year and I’ve never been embarrassed...

Zac Garrison
Senior from
 Franklin, Ky.

Garrison: Do it for the Vine

February 27, 2015

I know you may be surprised to read this, but I did my fair share of stupid things as a teen. Jumping into the bushes face first to make the girl next...

Zac Garrison
Senior from
 Franklin, Ky.

What if Peter Pan had it right?

February 13, 2015

If I had a nickel for every time I’ve had the phrase “Grow up” aimed at me, I’d be a wealthy man. Whether by a parent, a friend or a lass at the...

Zac Garrison
Senior from
 Franklin, Ky.

Creativity and the American Dream

January 30, 2015

I often write about creativity. I wholeheartedly believe that it is one of the most effective ways to remind ourselves just how truly unique we all are....

Zac Garrison
Senior from
 Franklin, Ky.

The pen is mightier than the sword

January 16, 2015

When does satire go too far? In several instances, there is a paper-thin line as to what is considered satire and what is considered just downright offensive....

Zac Garrison
Senior from
 Franklin, Ky.

Garrison: The burden of the future

December 5, 2014

There are several things in life that scare me: spiders, bugs, low-fat salad dressings; you name it. Also, not having any idea where I am going to be...

Zac Garrison
Senior from
 Franklin, Ky.

Garrison: Why you should date in college

November 21, 2014

When I was in elementary school, the teachers always told us they were preparing us for middle school. In middle school, the teachers always stressed...

Zac Garrison
Senior from
 Franklin, Ky.

Garrison: Dear Ted Cruz

November 14, 2014

Most people have no earthly idea what net neutrality is. Those who have read up on the subject know how absolutely vital this is to the world. The...

Zac Garrison
Senior from
 Franklin, Ky.

Garrison: Grow up weird

November 7, 2014

    My whole life I’ve been the chubby kid. The kid whose gray sweatpants fit a little too tight and my third generation hand-me-down sweater had...

Zac Garrison
Senior from
 Franklin, Ky.

Garrison: My old Kentucky home

October 31, 2014

     Most of my life has been spent in the Bluegrass State. My favorite memories, happiest moments and worst days have all been spent in the land of...

Zac Garrison
Senior from
 Franklin, Ky.

Garrison: Why men should cook

September 19, 2014

Pour some heavy whipping cream into a pan. Put on medium-high heat (around a seven, in numerical terms) and then add grated parmesan cheese while slowly...

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