B Is for Bad
To a raging perfectionist, not quite perfect is as good as failure. Continue reading B Is for Bad
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He Said No
The man who hurt my mom and me for years said no. He didn’t want to see me, as if I was the problem. Continue reading He Said No
The Bass Player Is the Essential Underdog
Only the most die hard music fans can name the bass players, but what would rock bands be without them? Continue reading The Bass Player Is the Essential Underdog
It’s Not Due Yet: An Anatomy of a Procrastinator
Procrastination gets a bad rap. Some of it is deserved, but if so many people do it, it must have its perks. Continue reading It’s Not Due Yet: An Anatomy of a Procrastinator
Changing My Look
Why do people dress the way they do? If they don’t like it, why not change it? If only it were that easy. Continue reading Changing My Look
Comfort Food, Quick
To have a pizza roll quickly is the beauty of a pizza roll. But what if you could have it even quicker? Continue reading Comfort Food, Quick
Texture Matters
We are hyper opinionated about texture even when unaware of its influence. And it is good to be aware. Continue reading Texture Matters
Is Wall-E Taking My Dream Job?
Artificial intelligence is pushing into new territory everyday. Will it even push out artists and graphic designers? Continue reading Is Wall-E Taking My Dream Job?
Noticing the Dreams of the World
When we are kids, we all have dreams and we’re eager to share them. As we get older, what changes? Continue reading Noticing the Dreams of the World
The Fire at Ingersoll Means It’s Time to Start Gatekeeping
The recent burning of the Ingersoll Mine suggests that it might be better not to tag or share intriguing cultural sites. Continue reading The Fire at Ingersoll Means It’s Time to Start Gatekeeping
I Am Enough
Students’ activities do not grant them worth and identity, their identity is something else, something more important. Continue reading I Am Enough
The Mystery of the Unsettling
In their own strange way, horror movies prepare a person for the challenges of real life. Continue reading The Mystery of the Unsettling
Longing for the Guaranteed Good Old Days
To long for the Good Old Days is hardly unique–so what is the draw? Was Angry Birds really that good? Continue reading Longing for the Guaranteed Good Old Days
Swim Meets at the Pierre Pool: Tales From a Survivor
Swimming is hard, but the Pierre meet is worse. Junior Ali Kirsch recounts her story of pain, struggle, and disgusting locker rooms. Continue reading Swim Meets at the Pierre Pool: Tales From a Survivor
Coffee and Unpleasant Customers: The Daily Struggles of Café Workers
Many of us have to deal with angry or unhappy customers as part of our roles, and it’s never easy. Continue reading Coffee and Unpleasant Customers: The Daily Struggles of Café Workers
Tourism and the Craft of Dealing with Unruly Children
Working in the tourism industry has it’s ups and downs, but great coworkers make it all tolerable. Continue reading Tourism and the Craft of Dealing with Unruly Children
The Pine Needle 