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The Burr Magazine

Power of Faith

Power of Faith

Nathaniel Hedington, Blogger March 24, 2023

Gentle chanting hangs in the air, curling like the tendrils of incense-laden smoke that wafts from the many shrines that are spread throughout the large courtyard. Each of the small buildings bear the...

Shower Thought #4: The Social Media Scrolling Hole

Shower Thought #4: The Social Media Scrolling Hole

Ashley Caudill, Blogger March 24, 2023

All of my life I have heard the good and the bad about social media.    I’ve heard that it’s a place to share with your friends and to find new ones, a place that allows you to connect...

Netflix Originals

Netflix Originals

Rachel Chapuis, Blogger March 17, 2023

Netflix is the most well-known streaming service and has grown enormously since the company started. The company started out as a DVD rental and selling service by mail. Since then, Netflix became a household...

Keep Your Chill #3: The Uncomfortableness that Comes with Escaping Your Comfort Zone

Keep Your Chill #3: The Uncomfortableness that Comes with Escaping Your Comfort Zone

Faith Jones, Blogger March 17, 2023

Kind of a mouth full but I feel like it’s not discussed enough: the importance of getting out of your comfort zone!    Everyone hates doing it because of how uncomfortable it can really be,...

A Look at Reduction

A Look at Reduction

Ariana Manos, Blogger March 17, 2023

If recycling is the most convenient option to reduce your individual environmental impact, the most effective way is through reduction.   Everything you use, from your favorite pair of jeans...

Hunters in Shadow

Hunters in Shadow

Nathaniel Hedington, Blogger March 10, 2023

Right, keep an eye on your pockets, friend. Here in the Guild they won’t take all your money, but you may find yourself short a few silvers. One time I saw an adventurer come back from a dungeon, heavy...

Shower Thought #3: The Personality of Stickers

Shower Thought #3: The Personality of Stickers

Ashley Caudill, Blogger March 10, 2023

Stickers of all sizes cover laptop cases, water bottles, lamp posts, cars, phone cases and basically anything they can stick to. They are filled with quotes, designs, memes, pictures, etc. Some are worn...

Underrated Rom-Coms

Underrated Rom-Coms

Rachel Chapuis, Blogger March 3, 2023

Romantic comedies, more commonly known as rom-coms, are frequently produced. Many of them are lighthearted and a good watch, but some include other genres like action, adventure, drama, fantasy, etc. There...

Keep Your Chill #2: Healthy Boundaries and Prioritizing Yourself

Keep Your Chill #2: Healthy Boundaries and Prioritizing Yourself

Faith Jones, Blogger March 3, 2023

After talking about keeping the inner peace, I wanna dive into healthy boundaries and figuring out ways to prioritize yourself.   I feel like sometimes this can be an uncomfortable and touchy...

A Look at Recycling

A Look at Recycling

Ariana Manos, Blogger March 3, 2023

According to the 2018 EPA report, America produces around 292.4 million tons of trash a year, equivalent to about 4.9 pounds per person per day.    In an average year, a single American will...

Mikes Mic

Mike’s Mic

Rachel Chapuis February 24, 2023

We all know and love the classic teen tv shows we watched in the early 2000s like Pretty Little Liars, Glee, and Gossip Girl. I would sell my soul to watch these shows for the first time again. Unfortunately,...

Shower Thought #2: Chandler and Monica’s Love Story

Shower Thought #2: Chandler and Monica’s Love Story

Ashley Caudill February 24, 2023

They don't know that we know that they know we know. Ya know?   “Friends” is my absolute favorite show of all time. And when I say favorite, I mean I can quote the show line for line. What...

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