The movie poster for "The Secret: Dare to Dream" features Miranda (Katie Holmes) and Professor Bray (Josh Lucas) on a dock at while the sun peaks over the trees. The feel-good film, released July 31, was based on Rhonda Byrnes' best-selling book "The Secret."Photos courtesy of Lionsgate"The Secret: Dare to Dream," directed by Andy Tennant, is a movie based on the best-selling … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘The Secret: Dare to Dream’ Shares an Uplifting Story
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Refocus on Gratitude
Art by Ally ArmstrongEntering my senior year, I had one goal in mind: make every day memorable. As what I like to call a lazy extrovert — meaning I love being around other people, once you pull me out of the house — this posed a unique challenge. It meant resisting the urge to spend my free hours buried under blankets and instead seek out adventures with my close … [Read more...] about Refocus on Gratitude
Just Smile
For college students who are generally overcommitted individuals, sometimes it can feel like every day is a fight to stay afloat. Some students may forget that their peers are struggling to float or flat-out sinking. It takes little-to-no effort to show a little kindness to fellow students, and small gestures can turn around another person's day. It is no secret that … [Read more...] about Just Smile
Positivity
Photo by Shannon Hansen Positivity and perspective. Two seemingly unrelated ideas, both wrought with progressively deep meaning. Perspective melds our outlook on the world like welders shape metal. It has influence on who we are and who we want to be: what makes us smile, what makes us laugh and what makes us cry. It has influence on every particle of our being: the … [Read more...] about Positivity
Not All Selfies Are Created Equal
Art by Sybil ZhangWe live in a world where women are constantly being told to love themselves exactly the way they are, yet women are simultaneously being shut down for their efforts to love and express themselves, especially through their posts on social media."A body image survey by Today and AOL found that 65 percent of teenage girls said seeing their selfies on social media … [Read more...] about Not All Selfies Are Created Equal