By: Anna Burns Edited by: Bridget Salice This past November, I had the good fortune to add a new “first” to my list: I took a trip in the winter. Before this, I’d only ever traveled during the summer, either with family or for school programs, or occasionally for spring break. And don’t get me… Read More Packing for Winter Travel
Welp, it’s that time of the month again. You’ve stockpiled pads; placed tampons in every bag, purse, and coat pocket just in case; and put your designated “ugly” panties on top. The total at the bottom of the receipt from the store glares at you. “How can something I use for only a few hours… Read More Mindful Menstruation with a Cup
Madison Cano has a lot of overlooked ambition as a 21-year-old double majoring in Art and Marketing. When I first met Madi, my first impression of her was “firecracker”. We met during a fast-paced round of Greek life recruitment. There’s only so much that can be exchanged with such little time to converse, and yet… Read More Art, Business, and Obstacles as a Young Woman: Interview with a Local Artist & Student
Picture this: You look at your desk. A pile of papers, folders, pens, and notebooks are sprawled out before your glowing laptop screen. You have 2 more assignments to do before you can start studying for your quiz on Friday. You check the time, its 9:00pm already! In that moment, you feel it. You’re stressed… Read More The Art of Relaxation
Thomas Monty died the summer before the Bitar’s moved in on Cranberry Lane. Leviton, Ohio was still in an uproar, waves of anger still battering the town. All the white neighbors watched as the Bitar’s moving truck came, carrying beautiful, antique furniture and a family with brown skin and odd names no one in the… Read More Serial: The Covered Woman
There are so many ways to view artwork, and so many art forms to view. Artwork can be inspiring, thought-provoking, or simply pleasing to the eye. The majority of people aren’t full-time art enthusiasts, however. In fact, many people think museums are stale and boring. But seeing art doesn’t have to mean going to a… Read More How to Be a Casual Art Appreciator
While getting to this city may be expensive, what you do there doesn’t have to break the bank! Here are a few money-saving suggestions that give you a lively, and affordable, trip to New York City: 1. Explore Central Park Enjoy all that beauty by walking through the park! The rocks at Central Park South… Read More Vacationing in NYC
Most of us are familiar with the acronym “DIY,” meaning “do it yourself.” We often see this in the form of crafts, recipes, etc. But what is the DIY music scene? After hearing the term thrown around among musicians, I was able to surmise the general idea of it based on context. But I still… Read More What is the DIY Music Scene?
What comes to mind when you think of young adult literature? In a genre that contains titles such ranging from The Giver to The Hunger Games to The Fault in Our Stars, it can be quite difficult to come to a set conclusion. The media has certainly portrayed this genre in a negative light and… Read More Young Adult Literature
First of all, travelling in Europe is a somewhat terrifying prospect. Depending on your experience, it can be a daunting journey to plan a trip through Europe – even though it’s one of the more romantically appealing trips people want to take. Wherever you might be in this process of planning a trip across the… Read More Traveling on a Dime (kind of)
