Art by Peau Porotesano We remember the good stuff. But to be fair, why wouldn't we? It's far easier to look back on a situation, relationship or event and remember the positive elements over the negative. Unless something quite traumatic has happened, its incredibly easy to gloss over the less favorable days. In my developmental psychology class last semester, we learned … [Read more...] about Don’t Rewind
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Back to School Minimalism: The Joy’s in the Details
Art by Peau PorotesanoWritten by Jessica Ragsdale The process of moving back to campus every year can bring with it a few questions. As students begin dragging full, heavy boxes up the steps of their dorms, one question is often asked: “How did I end up with all of this stuff?” Books, clothing, bedding, and electronics add up quickly and heavily. This question and … [Read more...] about Back to School Minimalism: The Joy’s in the Details
London Just Called and it Won’t Stop Crying
Editors note: Due to a procedural error, this story was written on April 9, 2015 but was not published until recently. We apologize for any confusion.Art by Chris Chen My parents were both wearing their sunglasses inside LAX. I hadn’t met most of the London program yet, and I am sure some of the kids were a bit confused. But I knew my parents’ tactics –– … [Read more...] about London Just Called and it Won’t Stop Crying
Forget the Labels, Buy the Memories
Art By Jenny RustadMaterialism has been defined by Merriam-Webster as a way of thinking that gives too much importance to material possessions rather than intellectual or spiritual things. Think of the show “Gossip Girl” for example. You don’t need to watch more than one episode to note that brands matter and what you wear defines your status among those … [Read more...] about Forget the Labels, Buy the Memories