I’m thankful for antique stores and vintage shops, for the freedom to run my fingers over textured fabrics, read a page or two from an unknown author’s first edition, and test the weight of tarnished jewelry dripping with amber, amethyst, and aquamarine. I think, what made the throat of the now-deceased woman giggle as this amber necklace pressed heavy againsts her chest, what tidbit of gossip made her ears itch while wearing these amethyst earrings, and what did she conceal

If you need motivation in your life, just go watch the finish line of a marathon. People of all shapes and sizes, from different backgrounds, all hoping to do the same thing: cross the finish line. It's a symbol of triumph over resilience, and it shows the determination of runners who overcame the physical and mental challenges in order to reach it. Running is objectively an uncomfortable activity, and the farther you run, the more you can find out about yourself. It's easily

We as a nation are divided by many things, whether it’s by race, gender, religion, wealth, etc.—and at the end of the day, no one is treated fairly. However, there are those who treat others with respect, equality, and are accepting of others; and there are those who discriminate against others for looking , sounding, and being different. We can’t expect to be treated equally and fairly by everyone, even by our own governments. “If you think for one second that the capitol w

Ceramics is an art form I’ve been exploring since Fall 2025, and it’s a hobby I really found an interest in. As someone who is more of a visual and kinesthetic learner, I find working with clay to be an especially enjoyable and relaxing experience. I love learning how different techniques, pressures, and motions affect the shape and structure of my work, and I’m glad I can experiment while observing how it changes and responds to my movements, rather than simply learning thro

“Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have abdicated our duties; for the People who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions — everything, now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just two things: bread and circuses.” This is an infamous quote from the Ancient Roman poet Juvenal, from his work Satire X (c. 100 CE), which has been more recently and recognizably summarized in the expression “give them bread and c

If you’re into the anime scene, you’ve probably heard the buzz around the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run. For those unfamiliar with the franchise, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure follows the multi-generational story of the Joestar family. The series is divided into parts, with each part focusing on a different Joestar with a different setting, cast of characters, and premise than the last. While each part tells its ow