Since the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Americans have looked on as President Donald Trump has pushed for the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, to be her replacement. Barrett is a strong conservative with stances that go against current Constitutional rights regarding the same-sex marriage, Roe v Wade, and the Affordable Care […]
What is most important to you when picking soap? Is it the scent? Could it be the packaging (or lack thereof)? For me, it is the ingredients. Reading the back of soap bottles might be time-consuming but it keeps me sane. The ingredients in my cosmetics can keep my skin from getting inflamed, congested, and
Know Your Skin: A comparison between drug-store and all-natural beauty products. Read Post »
Faith and politics: a controversy quite familiar to many Americans. Should the church and state be kept separate? Or should they be intertwined? Should Christians be involved in politics? Or should they stand back? As American citizens, it is our duty to be involved in politics. Yes, our duty. As Chrisitans, we can use politics
To Be or Not To Be: A reflection on the intersection of faith and politics. Read Post »
Halloween is a great time to dress up and be whoever you want to be. But there are limitations on what is appropriate and inappropriate when it comes to what you should and should not wear. Many of us have been guilty of wearing some of these problematic costumes and while that cannot be reversed,
The Most Troubling Costumes of Halloween: A guide to avoiding offensive outfits. Read Post »
If you are online at all, chances are you’ve been exposed to “hustle culture,” which, in a nutshell, states that being productive and earning money in any way you can leads to a happier, more successful life. Do you have an extra couple of hours in your day? Drive for Uber or Lyft to make
Hobbies vs. Hustle Culture: Should we really be “hustling” harder? Read Post »
Yoga has become a popular form of exercise and meditation with the combination of physical postures and breathing techniques. However, many people don’t realize the dedication and time that yoga requires. Yoga not only requires flexibility, but also requires physical and mental strength. Many poses require flexibility to achieve, but physical strength is necessary to
The Art of Yoga: An insight on the practice of mind and body. Read Post »
TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms in 2020, and this spooky season there have been a variety of fun trends to make their way into the spotlight. The most popular trend on the app is the Halloween-inspired photoshoot. In these videos, couples or groups take pictures as pumpkin heads or
Have you ever wanted to be published in a literary magazine? Maybe you’re an aspiring author or poet, or you’re an avid photographer or artist. Getting your work published by a literary magazine could be the first step in your career. But what is a literary magazine, and why might you want to submit to
Going Green: An Eastern student expresses their reasoning behind voting third party in the 2020 election. By Anonymous With the increasingly tumultuous political climate, many people are looking at third-party candidates. Instead of blindly voting for a third-party candidate for the sake of “protest voting,” it helps to understand the important issues and platforms for which
