For the excited teen fans and those that simply enjoy good, pop music on the radio, some might be interested to find out that on August 8, 1998, Shawn Mendes, the popular singer and songwriter, was born. The now twenty-two year old Canadian has made a place for himself in the music industry, catering not only to teens and young adults, but to all, with his rhythmic music about all types of love…
While I steer my body through the shimmering heat, my headphones, sunglasses, and mask sealing me off from the world, I think back to another August day when the boundaries of music were buckled and expanded by a man snugly ensconced in his own headphones. He did not know it, but he was about to change the world. The date was Saturday, August 11, 1973. The man was Clive Campbell, also known as DJ Kool Herc…
Literature has been and always will be an important part of life. Whether you are a reader or a writer, there is always something for everyone. This month in 2019, there were plenty of events to engage readers and writers of all kinds…
Let’s face it, we all have stores that we spend a bit too much money on from time to time.…
“Is this organic?” “What kind of man-made chemicals and hormones are in this?” Nowadays, thoughts about how foods are processed…
This summer has been a time of challenge and change. Usually, I create detailed plans to accomplish my goals during the summer; this year, however, I had a unique resolution. Instead of following a to-do list, I sought to use…
There are times in life where we decide that we want to get something done—whether it be a checklist for a day, resolutions, bucket lists, or other broader goals. I am someone who loves creating goals for myself, and I try to…
Quarantine for most people has meant more free time and boredom than ever before. Why not take that time to do something you’ve always meant to do but never been able to before? Write that novel. Learn that language…
Fiona D. Chapman University: Creative Writing major, minors in Spanish and Creative and Cultural Industries
Belana B. Chapman University: BFA in Creative Writing, BA in Spanish
