By Brittany AndersonAssistant Web Content Manager I finally got around to finishing season three of Stranger Things last month— I know, I’m incredibly late on that one. It’s shows like this that make me realize how nostalgic I am for … Continue reading Have Yourself an ‘80s Summer
By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor As an aspiring teacher, social and political awareness is essential to tackle relevant subjects in the classroom; this is represented best in the docuseries, America to Me. Shot by various directors, the show follows students, … Continue reading The Docuseries Every Teacher Needs to Watch
By Jess BazalduaWeb Content Contributor We rang in the new year with such high expectations, and everything went downhill from there. From the prevalence of COVID-19 to disasters of apocalyptic proportions, events between January and July 2020 appeared to stem … Continue reading A Lookback on the First Part of 2020
By Stacey RamirezWeb Content Contributor What is a vision board? A vision board is used for many things. In creative careers such as marketing and brand development, vision boards are used to present an idea or concept using images. But … Continue reading How to Make a Vision Board for Your Goals
By Rachael GerronWeb Content Contributor It’s finally August, also known as back to school time! Around this time last year, I was getting ready for my move to Texas State; creating Pinterest boards and planning how I wanted to decorate … Continue reading Freshman Advice: 5 Tips for Getting Along with Your Roomie
By Gena SysavathWeb Content Contributor Have you ever felt like you suck at everything? Or that you are absolutely mediocre at the things you do or try? You are the ruler of average and never done anything well enough that … Continue reading When You’re Untalented
By Tiger ShiWeb Content Contributor It was a chilly December afternoon in 2016. I was sitting at my desk at my high school, waiting for the bell to ring for winter break. I had finished my final and was chatting … Continue reading Going Solo is Preferable
By Jernice Kelley Web Content Contributor There has been a wave of research made regarding if and how color impacts the human experience. While most people may agree that color has some general impact on how we perceive and interpret different … Continue reading Color-Coded
By Rachael GerronWeb Content Contributor Waking up on July 22 to the notification that One Direction had tweeted was definitely the most exciting moment of my quarantine so far. The account tweeted, “Tomorrow! You and me got a whole lot … Continue reading Celebrating 10 Years of One Direction and Their Diverse Sound
By Gena SysavathWeb Content Contributor As a professional annoyance to practically everyone in my life, let me give all of you some pointers on being the most annoying person you can be to family and friends. For me, it is … Continue reading How to Annoy
By Jess BazalduaWeb Content Contributor The metaphysical has often been disregarded as pseudoscience and slumber party games. While that much is correct, where is the fun in that? Astrology has been used since Babylonian age, while divination even dates back … Continue reading Letting a Psychic Guide My Life
By Racheal GerronWeb Content Contributor The other day I was cleaning out my closet and I found so many clothes that were in good condition, but didn’t fit me anymore or had outgrown the style. I decided that I would … Continue reading Is Money Sitting in Your Closet?
By Gena SysavathWeb Content Contributor Boredom comes to me quite often; there are those days that seemingly never end. The days where you realized you have absolutely nothing to do or are just avoiding work that you must do, but … Continue reading Things I’ve Done Out of Pure Boredom
By Timia CobbWeb Content Contributor It feels good to be understood. Basic people understand that when someone is upset, it’s best to try to make them feel better, to be sympathetic. Although, showing sympathy is the complete opposite of trying … Continue reading Understanding Empaths
By Brittany AndersonAssistant Web Content Manager When looking at systemic problems like gentrification, the racial wealth gap, the historic effects of redlining and so much more faced by the Black community, it’s undeniable that supporting Black-owned businesses is incredibly important— … Continue reading 7 Ways You Can Support Black-Owned Businesses
By Ally BolenderWeb Content Assistant Manager This question reminds me of a conversation I had with my great grandmother a while back. My great grandfather had died a few years before, and she was talking about her 99th birthday coming … Continue reading Advice for Cats: How do I deal with the inevitability of my mortality?
By Tiger ShiWeb Content Contributor The question looms large over the heads of President Denise Trauth and Texas State students as to whether or not reopen the campus for business as usual pre-pandemic era. Universities are technically a business–they need … Continue reading To Kill the Coronavirus
By Rachael GerronWeb Content Contributor In the midst of a pandemic, it can be hard to find fun things to do; more importantly safe, fun things to do. However, being outside can be one of the safest things to do … Continue reading Have a Safe Visit at the Dallas Arboretum
By Jess BazalduaWeb Content Contributor I love to surround myself with my dogs and cats, even feeding a number of community cats in my free time. With the recent heat wave, some may focus on keeping cool themselves and possibly … Continue reading Keeping Pets Cool During Unbearable Heat
By Jernice Kelley Web Content Contributor For as long as I can remember, I have struggled with my body image and the insecurities that stem from that. When I transitioned to a different phase of my life, my body rapidly changed … Continue reading Healthy Mind & Body
