When “Survivor” first premiered, I hadn’t even started middle school. Now, I am a junior in college, and the show is back for its 22nd season. The people behind “Survivor” are doing everything they can to keep it relevant and interesting. Welcome to “Survivor: Redemption Island.

The first person voted out of Survivor Wash. U. is you.

Andie and Alex gave their opinions on the state of reality television a few weeks ago, but the discussion isn’t over. Their arguments opened something inside of me, something dark and repressed, like the first time I saw “The Proposal.” I thought I should share what I’ve found on the state of reality television.

The life of a Wash. U. student is fairly stressful, and we all need a release at the end of the day. The easiest way for us to escape from tests, papers and studying galore is to fall into the wonderful world of television.

We all know that a movie’s soundtrack can significantly add to the film viewing experience. The only reason I barely tolerated Kevin Costner in “The Bodyguard” was Whitney Houston’s rendition of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” (which went on to become one of the best-selling singles of all time).

On Monday, a small, quiet Japanese woman stood in front of about 100 students and faculty to tell a story.