By Cloey Callahan What three words would you use to categorize your time at college? Will they be places you’ve visited? Groups you’re a part of? People you knew? How will your experience be defined? For some you might just be starting college, while others might be ending it, like me. Those who are in … Continue reading Defining Time at College: What Will Remain Important When It’s Said and Done?
Tag: #May 2020
How to DIY in Confidence
By Jessica Barr If spending my last semester confined to the home I grew up in has taught me anything about myself, it’s how desperately structured of a person I am. Laziness tempts me just as much as the next person; but with an internship, job and physical classes to attend, well, there were too … Continue reading How to DIY in Confidence
Antarctic Silence
By David O’Keefe Kings and queens Mate the needle with the thread, But divide up the seams, Sewn onto wood coffins Which were silent as Antarctica, But Africa was calling: Those who would sell their sins Do not care For those who are irrelevant. Strings on keys Once given to the cubs, Were never used … Continue reading Antarctic Silence
Why Music Makes Us Feel Nostalgic
By Morgan Hughes “Ribs” by Lorde, “Tongue Tied” by Grouplove or maybe even any song by Vampire Weekend. If any of this music makes you feel heavily nostalgic for a certain time period in your life, you are not alone. Countless studies have been conducted examining the ways music can trigger nostalgia. In 1999, a … Continue reading Why Music Makes Us Feel Nostalgic
This Isn’t What I Expected
By Ananda Cash When I first heard about schools closing for the rest of the semester, I was thrilled. The thought of being home and doing my homework on my own time was amazing. I thought I would have the freedom to go wherever I wanted; going to my friend’s house, traveling to other states, … Continue reading This Isn’t What I Expected
The Forlorned
By David O’Keefe Once I walked between The Sun-stained alleys, Just to talk with those Who manned the galleys, Whose crimson tears had Woke the sunken brine, But they dared not speak Their bitter tally. My thoughts led me out- Wards towards a sheer climb, Where I met a late Party to join mine: Father … Continue reading The Forlorned
Even If You Can’t Vote Your Top Choice, Voting Is Still A Privilege And Your Responsibility
By Sarah Bale I woke up on April 8in the midst of a pandemic to the news that Senator Bernie Sanders was ending his campaign for the 2020 presidential election. Soon after, floods of individuals on social media stated that they will not vote in the November election because Sanders is not the Democratic nominee. … Continue reading Even If You Can’t Vote Your Top Choice, Voting Is Still A Privilege And Your Responsibility
A Step Closer to Happiness
By Taylor Dinardo Something about signing up to write an article about joy felt a little disingenuous at first. After all, I’m certainly no expert. I often struggle when trying to find that spark, that elusive tide of warmth we call “happiness.” I’ve been in therapy for years, desperately searching for that thing that makes … Continue reading A Step Closer to Happiness
The Basement
We set the temperature to 72 degrees White walls, the sunlight always came in around five The conversations ends around four We spent the time staring into each other’s eyes on the couch The leather worn down after the times we’ve slept down here We’ve sat and laughed away the world I didn’t want to … Continue reading The Basement
Fast-Tracking Your Way to Resilience
By Pamela Loperena Resilience is the psychological backbone of the human mind. It serves as a source of strength for people to rely on after enduring trauma, misfortune or disaster. Resilience helps individuals adjust to negative life situations with greater ease, allowing them to remain calm, even when all odds are against them. Without the … Continue reading Fast-Tracking Your Way to Resilience