Staff Writer- Bao Vu Look up. The vast expanse above us, the sky, has done more than just inspire poets and artists; it has fundamentally shaped the very way we speak and express our deepest emotions. Across cultures and continents, the language of the sky is woven into the fabric of our daily communication, revealing a profound and universal connection to the natural world. In … Continue reading Living Under the Same Sky with Different Languages

Staff Writer- Lexi Thomas When going into college, everybody expects that it will be challenging and it’s a change, but when getting to college and participating in classes, clubs, sports, on top of the workload, it’s just so hard to manage at times. Even for upperclassmen, it can be hard to get a routine in and know when to study and when to take a … Continue reading First Couple Weeks From an Expert First Year

Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita It’s that time of the year again! The colorful leaves are falling to the ground; the pumpkins are lining up outside the grocery stores; the air is cool to the touch (at least, that’s how it should be). In the month of October, what better way to enjoy the spooky, pumpkin-scented season than to immerse yourself in some fun films!However, if … Continue reading The Best Films to Watch This October Season

Opinion Editor- Soph White Okay. Here me out. Most people, at one point in their lives, often in childhood, could have been labeled “the milk kid” or “the water kid.” There are only those two options and no in-between. You either drank an obscene amount of milk to make your bones big and strong, or you drank water to stay hydrated and generally healthy. I … Continue reading The Milk Kid vs. The Water Kid

Staff Writer- Mary Athorp There’s no doubt that when September rolls around, Dancing with the Stars takes the television world by storm. It’s a genius media idea, really. I mean, putting celebrities into a spotlight they’ve never been in before humanizes them. They become relatable in a way that only live television can produce. Furthermore, pairing them with seasoned professionals highlights the insane art form … Continue reading Mirror Ball Predictions: My Take on Season 34 of DWTS

Staff Writer- Bao Vu Observe the cat. When it’s blissfully sunbathing and you reach out to pet it, if it’s not in the mood, its reaction is unmistakable: a swift tail flick, a low growl, or simply getting up and moving away. This action holds no malice; the cat is simply conveying a message: “Sorry, but now is not the time.” Meanwhile, our lives—as success-driven … Continue reading Paws and Reflect: The Power of a Purr-fect “No”

Staff Writer- Mary Athorp I was driving back to campus last week from my home in Wisconsin, and I felt a bit subdued by the drive. And so, to mitigate my subdued state, I decided that some music was necessary, and I knew exactly what song I was going to play. As Laura Bell Bundy’s “So Much Better” from Legally Blonde blasted through my speakers … Continue reading The Mystery of Music and the Happy Hormone

Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita As a kid, I never thought much of Norman Rockwell. The only illustration of his I could ever recall from memory was titled, Four Sporting Boys – Oh Yeah. And I never thought much of it. I saw it as a rather simplistic painting, and nothing extraordinary. In other words, his name was like a brush of wind to me; easy … Continue reading In These Trying Times, Look to Rockwell’s Art

Staff Writer- Bao Vu Modern society glorifies the culture of “busyness.” We are caught in a whirlwind of crowded deadlines, constant reminders about productivity and efficiency, and the pressure to always be “on.” But within this relentless hustle, have we ever stopped to feel that we are no longer ourselves? Perhaps, in this relentless race, we have left our souls behind somewhere along the way? … Continue reading The Art of Wasting Time Effectively

Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita By the simplicity of the title, you’d think that everyone would know this by now. But how many people truly understand this affirmation? The phrase sits in the back of our heads, yet some of us may feel a sense of guilt for doing so. Growing up, I was led to conclude that if I didn’t finish a book that I … Continue reading It’s Okay, You Can Put Down the Book