I spent my childhood in places that do not exist, or rather, lost in thought in worlds my imagination would make up. Such imagination served as the foundation for my love of landscape paintings, and invigorated my nostalgia for the video game Skyrim and appreciation for the poems of my namesake, T.S. Eliot. Everybody has pieces of artwork they love. It is definitely the case … [Read more...] about Good News: Art Is How Humanity Endures
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Opinion: Comedy Television Addresses Dark Themes With Humor
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Comedy has remained one of the most popular genres of television for decades, beginning with classics such as "I Love Lucy" and continuing with shows like "Derry Girls." In the popular imagination, comedy is a form of escapism … [Read more...] about Opinion: Comedy Television Addresses Dark Themes With Humor
Opinion: Watching Kids’ Cartoons as Adults Can Help Relieve Stress
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.When entering the world of adulthood, there’s an unspoken shift in tone.Life begins to feel more serious as people navigate through pursuing higher education, getting a career, starting a family, etc. There isn’t as … [Read more...] about Opinion: Watching Kids’ Cartoons as Adults Can Help Relieve Stress
Good News: Keep Calm and Put a Hoodie On
Fall in Colorado, where I am from, begins as early as the middle of September. Snowy clouds start sneaking down from the mountains, temperatures and leaves start dropping and I start running out of tea. I’ve always loved fall not only because it’s a precursor to the holiday season but also because it means crisp autumn air and crunchy leaves all over the sidewalk. It means … [Read more...] about Good News: Keep Calm and Put a Hoodie On
Opinion: You’re Never Too Old for Stuffed Animals
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. As a kid, I used to carry around a Dumbo stuffed animal, which was basically my equivalent of Linus’ blanket. My mom would tease me relentlessly and say, “Are you going to bring that to college?” Over a … [Read more...] about Opinion: You’re Never Too Old for Stuffed Animals
