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Airport romance novels and Last Exit books

“Airport romance novels” and Last Exit books

Hannah Keil October 14, 2021

Hey, y’all! Now that we’ve talked about some of my specific book recommendations, it is time to talk about the other way I read and discover books — trashy airport romance novels. Now, while...

Broke and Thriving

Broke and Thriving

Sophie Young October 12, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall Two years from today, I plan on being 4,454 miles away. My college roadmap includes studying abroad, most likely in Florence, Italy. Unfortunately, I’m broke...

Paranormal Craze: Trends

“Paranormal Craze”: Trends

Jenna Bal October 6, 2021

Illustration by Tiffani Nelson In 2005, Stephanie Meyer published her first book, “Twilight,” which chronicles the life of shy girl Bella as she moves to a new town. Naturally, Bella falls in love...

A Warm Welcome to Soup Season

A Warm Welcome to Soup Season

Mackenzie Shaffer October 6, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall Hello again, friend. I’m so glad you’re here.  As the weather begins to cool down and we start to bundle up, you might find yourself beginning to yearn once...

Hello, Hi & Dad’s Oven Roasted Rosemary Chicken Thighs

Hello, Hi & Dad’s Oven Roasted Rosemary Chicken Thighs

Mackenzie Shaffer October 6, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall Photos by Mackenzie Shaffer Hello, friend! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Mackenzie, otherwise known as Mack, and this is All Mack No Cheese––a blog revolving...

Trending Now (& Then): Introduction

Trending Now (& Then): Introduction

Jenna Bal October 4, 2021

Illustration by Tiffani Nelson Do you ever miss certain toys from your childhood? What about that top you wore to shreds in your teens? Remember  the diet that was all the rage in high school? Oh,...

Challenge #2: Strep, Cold or Covid?

Challenge #2: Strep, Cold or Covid?

Sophie Young September 30, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall Of the many firsts this semester, my least favorite is my first cold. Driving back to Kent after a visit home on Labor Day, my throat felt the tiniest bit sore. A...

Enemies to Lovers: Recommendations

“Enemies to Lovers”: Recommendations

Hannah Keil September 28, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall Hey, y’all! We’re starting off with a bang, aka with one of my favorite tropes: enemies to lovers. In this specific trope, the two eventual love interests start...

Counting My Clubs on One Hand

Counting My Clubs on One Hand

Sophie Young September 16, 2021

ILLUSTRATION BY PRESTON RANDALL I walked back to my dorm halfway through Blastoff, with an armload of free shirts, flyers, pens and more. I signed up for one too many email lists and met student leaders...

Fabulous & Feisty: A Romance Book Blog

Fabulous & Feisty: A Romance Book Blog

Hannah Keil September 14, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall Introducing Me … Hey, y’all! Welcome to Fabulous & Feisty, a blog where I discuss romance books purely because I love them myself. Although the future of...

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Jenna Bal June 24, 2021

Illustration by Emma Greathouse Talking animals, gifts from Santa and Turkish delight. What else could a kid want?  How about being the king or queen of a magical land?  For the Pevensie...

Summer 2021 Bucket List

Summer 2021 Bucket List

Kathryn Hudnell June 23, 2021

Illustration by Paige Gaskins Last summer was the first time I had the money and independence necessary to experience a fun summer. The only problem is a little thing called the COVID-19 pandemic,...

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