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Album Review: Taylor Swift Midnights

Album Review: Taylor Swift “Midnights”

Ashley Caudill, Blogger November 7, 2022

A masterpiece made by a true mastermind, each track bejeweled with meaningful lyrics and the perfect album that we all needed. “Midnights'' is a whimsical journey through Taylor Swift’s biggest fears,...

Chapter 4: 3 Books Id Sell My Soul to Read for the First Time

Chapter 4: 3 Books I’d Sell My Soul to Read for the First Time

Mariah Alanskas, Blogger November 7, 2022

There are times in every reader’s life when you read a book that moves you so deeply that you wish you could experience it all over again. Although finishing a book you felt connected to can be bittersweet,...

Horror & Feminism

Horror & Feminism

Faith Fistler, Blogger October 24, 2022

Similar to Taylor Swift, horror has a bad reputation. The genre has faced many criticisms over the past decades because of its less-than-favorable portrayal of women and its promotion of purity culture....

Harry Styles Chicago Concert Review

Harry Styles Chicago Concert Review

Ashley Caudill, Blogger October 24, 2022

The United Center was packed with people of all ages and the floors were covered with colorful boa feathers as soon as you walked through the doors. Everyone is dressed as if they are ready to take on...

Chapter 3: Digital Versus Print

Chapter 3: Digital Versus Print

Mariah Alanskas, Blogger October 24, 2022

Book lovers everywhere have extreme stances on the digital versus print book debate. While some say the digital age has brought forth a form of reading that is easy on the earth and wallet, others believe...

Delvers of Dungeons, Slayers of Dragons

Delvers of Dungeons, Slayers of Dragons

Nathaniel Hedington, Blogger October 14, 2022

“-and as soon as he gets up on top of the statue he starts prying at the giant gems set into the eyes! We’re all at the base of the feet, telling him it was a bad idea, but he was a stubborn one, but...

My Top Three Albums At The Moment

My Top Three Albums At The Moment

Ashley Caudill October 9, 2022

As the cold weather starts to settle in, I have quite a bit of time to listen to some albums I love. However, picking my top three albums at the moment is not an easy task. I listen to many different...

Girls are a Girls Best Friend

Girls are a Girl’s Best Friend

October 3, 2022

“I prefer to be friends with boys, they’re less drama.” Was something my 16-year-old coworker said. I couldn’t blame her when I heard it. Girls can be mean, especially when you’re younger. However,...

Chapter 1: A Readers Fall Guide

Chapter 1: A Reader’s Fall Guide

September 24, 2022

There’s more to the reading process than just the books. Although they are the most important factor,  the entire experience of the reading process is really what makes book lovers love to read. From...

The Tunes of Emotions

The Tunes of Emotions

Ashley Caudill, Blogger September 23, 2022

Since I was little, music has had a solid space reserved in my life. It is one thing in my nineteen years that has stayed consistent. It brings out the strongest emotions and feelings that nothing else...

The Kiln Pottery Studio

The Kiln Pottery Studio

Mariah Alanskas May 9, 2022

One thing I absolutely adore doing is trying new things. It’s something that I constantly strive for, as it is one of the best ways to grow as a person. Whether it’s through food, drink or activity,...

Conscious Consistency

Anytime is the Write Time

Ashley McCormick May 1, 2022

LAST WEEK’S OBJECT The pen still works after writing with it for an entire week, which is good considering I enjoy the color so much.   WHAT HAPPENED?                                                              Up...

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