Graphic by Pepperdine BSAMeal points have come and gone, the winds have rolled through, and sleep schedules have been reset. This all can only mean one thing: Winter break is here! The holidays are a joy-filled time for many because it can be a time for rest and enjoying the company of loved ones. Amidst the religious holidays that are celebrated, there’s one cultural … [Read more...] about Rediscovering Kwanzaa
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Stop Over-Hyping the Holidays
Graphic by Nate Barton There is a phenomenon of people getting psyched for the holiday season months in advance. From popular social media posts counting down the number of weeks until Christmas, to stores that put out their Christmas merchandise before Halloween, to those annoyingly cheerful people who insist on listening to Christmas music as soon as they feel a chill in … [Read more...] about Stop Over-Hyping the Holidays
I Dropped My Toothbrush on a Hostel Bedroom Floor: Lessons I Learned While Traveling Between Semesters
Art by Peau PorotesanoThere are some moments in life you can’t change; like the time I dropped my toothbrush on the floor of a hostel in Bern, Switzerland. That toothbrush, which I should have burned on the spot, but instead discarded as quickly as possible, is a good metaphor for all the disastrous events and situations I encountered throughout my travels. Before … [Read more...] about I Dropped My Toothbrush on a Hostel Bedroom Floor: Lessons I Learned While Traveling Between Semesters
Couch potato in search of home
I went home over winter break, to the gray sludge of Cincinnati, where I saw family and old friends, to whom I once divulged my secrets in “bro talks” on dirty couches on Friday nights. They were now just passing faces at the grocery store. A large portion of my break was spent on couches in my house, asking family members whether they’d “seen that video.” If they had, we’d … [Read more...] about Couch potato in search of home