Photos by Micah LambertSo you’ve traveled the world, met interesting people and tried exotic foods. Now it’s finally time to return home, a place that should be familiar and comfortable. But upon arrival, you soon realize no one speaks your language. I’m not talking about English or French or German, but the language of growth, discovery and dramatic change. … [Read more...] about When Familiar Culture Brings New Shocks
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Study Tips: Don’t Let Finals Be Your End
Photo by Justina Huang If you’re like most students, when finals time rolls around you can’t help but feel a sense of impending doom. In fact, severe test anxiety affects as much as 20 percent of the school-going population, with another 18 percent having moderate forms of the condition, according to the American Test Anxieties Association. While other students … [Read more...] about Study Tips: Don’t Let Finals Be Your End
Finding a New Direction with ‘Mind of Mine’
Photo Courtesy of RCA Records This time last year, One Direction fans mourned the beginning of the end for the boy band that made a good portion of the world fall head over heels for them. In March 2015, Zayn Malik had publicly announced his departure from the group. As another sign of "good riddance," Malik decided to release his debut album, "Mind of Mine," this year on the … [Read more...] about Finding a New Direction with ‘Mind of Mine’
‘Fuller House’ Stays True to Tanner Antics
Photo Courtesy of Michael Yarish/Netflix "Full House" was the epitome of my childhood. I understand what a large claim that is, especially considering I was born after the series ended in 1995. But, I perhaps was more influenced by the show because of the reruns. They ran every single day in the Harwell’s DirecTV household, and I saw every single episode multiple times … [Read more...] about ‘Fuller House’ Stays True to Tanner Antics
Surfers Give Back
Photos by Amelia Dal PraWhat could possibly bring hundreds of young people from across the globe to Wahiawa, a small Hawaiian city, known for its low-income housing complexes and drug and alcohol abuse, a city that many locals themselves avoid? Many volunteers that work with Surfing the Nations, a nonprofit humanitarian organization based in Wahiawa, would say the answer is … [Read more...] about Surfers Give Back