Graphic by Nate BartonI love dogs.I mean, I am the ultimate dog person. As in, whenever I'm driving and I see a dog with their owner on the sidewalk or in another car, I yell the word "dog" so loudly that people in neighboring cars turn their heads and stare. 'Why would she do such a embarrassing and bizarre thing?' you might ask.I find dogs to be the purest things on this … [Read more...] about Embrace What You Enjoy
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Make Friendsgiving a New Tradition
Photos by Micah Lambert Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what you're most thankful for in life and what new blessings the year has brought. Most students head home for the holiday to spend time with family, but what about your friends here at school? For those students staying on campus for Thanksgiving this year, or simply looking to celebrate the friendships they've found … [Read more...] about Make Friendsgiving a New Tradition
Timsh’l: Pepp-Famous Band Plans To Keep The Music Going
Photos by Katrina WarmeThe sweat of legends past permeates the Vaucluse Lounge as Timsh’l takes the stage for their final sound check before the show. The minimalistic venue that is the former home of Charlie Chaplin once hosted the likes of Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan and, unfortunately, hasn’t installed an air-conditioner since. It’s hot. Plastic crystals … [Read more...] about Timsh’l: Pepp-Famous Band Plans To Keep The Music Going
Diversify Your Friendships
Art by Christopher ChenTake a quick moment to look around the people you've surrounded yourself with, your closest friends. Are they all or for the most part a certain religion? Ethnicity? Political leaning? I know that by and large, mine are, and it's likely that it's true for you too.So, friends. Maybe it's time to diversify them?Now this isn't to say that it's time to … [Read more...] about Diversify Your Friendships
Can You Really Be ‘Just Friends?’
Art by Kris Harper The age old question remains: Can men and women actually have platonic friendships? While, it can be argued that heterosexual men and women are born to be attracted to each other, there still is a case for platonic love between the sexes. Platonic love is defined "in its modern popular sense is an affectionate relationship into which the sexual element … [Read more...] about Can You Really Be ‘Just Friends?’