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 Benjamin Michael Miller My grandmother once told me of the birth of wolves. It happened long, long ago, before my time, before my grandmother’s time even. This was when the gods of the forest and tundra walked before our people, in harmony with man. This was when the lands between the Ferrying Tundra and … Continue reading The Girl, The Ocean, and the Spirit of the North
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 Tyler Melvin April 19, 2022 MIAMI - Albert Pujols lumbered around third base in the top half of the third inning in an effort to not only beat the relay from right field, but to stay in front of the fleet-footed Tommy Edman who knocked the ball into the gap for a triple. … Continue reading Pujols Turns Back Time in St. Louis
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