Category: Feature

By Cooper Snodgrass Music-- organized noise. Something so simple yet intangible. Something so powerful yet invisible. I am music; this is my song. Freshman year, my father tried to kill my sister- then tried to kill himself shortly after. All I could do was watch as it happened. It wasn’t my age, experience, or lack … Continue reading I Am Music

By Rachel Bolte “Okay, now I’m going to need you to look away for just a second.” Tensing, I try my best not to flinch as I feel a poke in my arm, focusing instead on the “Why Donate Blood” brochure in my hand. The phlebotomist steps away, telling me to squeeze my hand every … Continue reading Because There’s No Reason Not To

By Kimberly Chua “Waiting to see his friend,  Hoping he will come again…”  I sway with the music as I sing. My brother joins me as the music picks up, and I roll over on the plush carpet and swipe the lego bricks from my calf.  “Wishing and hoping and waiting and dreaming of flying … Continue reading Adolescent Etude in a Minor Key

By Jacy DeLoach  It rained three, maybe four times during my stay. Where I’d anticipated a biting cold that stung my eyes and the tips of my ears, there was only my turtleneck and trench coat sitting unworn on top of my suitcases. It was cold, cold enough for scarves at least, although this need … Continue reading On Finding Home at the Age of Nineteen

By Joe McInnes            When I saw East Central College in the flesh for the first time on Aug. 20, 2020, after months of looking at pictures and videos of the college online from my home in Scotland, I felt nervous yet excited. A new beginning. A fresh start. As I … Continue reading Life as an International Student-Athlete at East Central College 

By Ruthie Cordia When planning my summer trip I started by asking myself Where, When, How, how, and What. Where do you want to go? Are you a city person, nature person, a little bit of both. There's something out there for everyone. Google and Pinterest are amazing for finding those one of a kind … Continue reading Planning Your Summer Trip

By Ruthie Cordia Step 1:             Find a local gym near you. To start, go onto google and simply search gyms near me. Most (not all) gyms allow you to tour their facility and always try to before going to one. If you don't feel safe going alone to the gym then find a gym … Continue reading So You Want to Go to the Gym

By Julia Florian                                            A lot of people like to travel but do not have the expenses to do so.  I will be giving a list of apps, tricks, and hacks to make your trips … Continue reading Traveling on a Budget

By Ruthie Cordia It starts with the mindset. Your mindset can help you be calm where you would usually be stressing over homework or tests, even if you’re an anxious person like I am. It doesn’t take much to give yourself some self care and rest in between doing your work. Especially if your body … Continue reading Tips and Tricks to Help Your Mental Health to Do Well in College

By Marissa Frazier TikTok has been taking over the internet since 2016, continuously coming up with the newest trends everyone is dying to try. You’ve seen them throughout your day while in between classes, your break from work, or even while procrastinating your homework. Although it would be ridiculously long to name every single one … Continue reading TikTok Trends