Behind the Style

This past spring, Harper’s Bazaar named large hoop earrings, tortoise shell print, colorful statement pieces, and oversized chain necklaces as being among the rising jewelry trends in 2020. Their article cited pieces from influential designers like…

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Three Poets That Won’t Remind You of English Class

While there’s no doubt that some types of poetry have been heavily influenced by older, structure-heavy forms like sonnets and soliloquies, the work of many modern poets has transformed the industry into one that is much more accessible for audiences who are younger, or simply less acquainted with the poetry genre.

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Birds of a Feather

As we near the middle of summer, students will soon begin preparing themselves for their return to school. Adjusting back to the academic rigor after break ends can be difficult for anyone, but it can be particularly difficult for students…

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The Pet Effect

any people say that when it comes to owning animals, their critters feel more like family members than pets. With Americans spending a collective $72 billion dollars on their pets in 2018, it’s clear to see that our animal friends are an…

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Anti-Racist Reads for Life-Long Activism

While victories small and large are being won as a direct result of the Black Lives Matter protests, it is imperative that members of the non-Black community make their support a life-long commitment even after the protests become less frequent. Educating oneself is one of the most important parts of long-term activism, so here is a list of books related to the BLM movement to get you started:

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Pride And Prejudice

Since the year 2000, June has been nationally recognized as Pride Month in the United States. For members of the LGBTQ+ community, the thirty days of June are a time to celebrate the advancements the Pride movement has made in fighting for the…

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Why I’m Always (Re)Reading A Gillian Flynn Novel

Every avid reader has at least one book or book series they find themselves reading over and over again. Sometimes these books remind us of our childhood or mark the discovery of a new genre; sometimes they simply give us comfort in a way we can’t quite explain. This week, I’ll be talking a little bit about my “go-to” books, and what makes them so significant to me. 

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