I have noticed kindness is a virtue easily shown through a smile, a friendly conversation or a warm hug. Offering someone an encouraging word or a smile can be a simple way to brighten another's day, without exerting a lot of effort.When life gets busy, it is easier for me to focus inwardly on what I have to do, what homework I have or how stressed I am. However, I forget most … [Read more...] about Good News: The Impact of Kindness
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Guide to Well-Loved Films for Lovers and Skeptics of V-Day
This sappy romantic comedy bears the name, "Valentine's Day," making it the perfect film to watch on love day. Beyond it's title, "Valentine's Day" tells multiple love stories filled with break-ups and make-ups and features well-loved celebrities such as Anne Hathaway, Julia Roberts, Jamie Foxx, Ashton Kutcher, Queen Latifah, Bradley Cooper, Taylor Swift, Taylor Lautner and … [Read more...] about Guide to Well-Loved Films for Lovers and Skeptics of V-Day
Seaver Students Remember Past Valentine’s Days
First-year Charlie Robinson smiles outside her childhood house on her first day of second grade in August 2009 at the age of 6. This was months before Robinson received her first Valentine's Day gift in February. Photo courtesy of Charlie Robinson Roses are red, violets are blue, everyone has a Valentine’s Day memory, that's true. Valentine’s Day is celebrated in and outside … [Read more...] about Seaver Students Remember Past Valentine’s Days
Sports Love Letter: Ode to Seattle Sounders FC
Art by Carson Vandermade On March 19, 2009, I met one of the loves of my life.At eight years old, I packed into my family’s station wagon and we drove to Qwest Field, now Lumen Field, in downtown Seattle. On that day, I watched Seattle Sounders FC trounce the New York Red Bulls 3-0 in their first Major League Soccer match in franchise history. I’ve been in love ever … [Read more...] about Sports Love Letter: Ode to Seattle Sounders FC
Opinion: Is Valentine’s Day Depraved or Demure?
Art by Samantha Miller As the first month of 2022 comes to a close, couples count down the days until they can celebrate Valentine's Day. For singles, the holiday continues to creep up on the calendar.Considering 131 million people exchange Valentine's Day cards every year, greeting card companies — alongside flower shops, chocolatiers and so forth — take full … [Read more...] about Opinion: Is Valentine’s Day Depraved or Demure?
