A Trip to Longwood Gardens: A depiction of the Christmas wonderland experience.
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go to Longwood Gardens during the opening of the Christmas season. Longwood Gardens is located in Kennett Square, PA. According…
In Conversation With A Hollywood Composer: Composer Dan Dombrowsky discusses his journey and advice for college students.
I first met Dan Dombrowski when I was offered an interview through his representatives during the promotional rounds for a film called “The Estate.” The first thing I noticed about…
The Art of Birdwatching: What it takes to find your favorite feathered friends.
Birdwatching is a common pastime among outdoorsy folks, from older individuals to young aviary enthusiasts. If you’re like me, you love to bring your binoculars on a hike and spot…
A Christmas Music Standout: A student explains the heartfelt meaning behind her favorite Christmas song.
In high school, my school organized caroling just after finals. We’d gather in the school’s courtyard, bundled up in scarves and gloves, as the music teacher passed out binders full…
Being Offended is Okay: Sharing why having diverse opinions is good rather than bad.
With todays technology and social media, we are constantly being exposed to a multitude of varying opinions and viewpoints on a day to day basis. These can include topics such…
Movie Spotlight: “The Elephant Man”: A reflection on David Lynch’s classic film.
A few weeks ago I watched David Lynch’s “The Elephant Man.” I am not sure what I think of David Lynch. Up until then, I hadn’t seen any of his…
Debunking Study Myths: Not every studying tip you’ve heard will actually pay off.
As we go into finals seasons, it’s time to perfect those studying habits. It’s all about finding what works best for you and effectively planning out your methods of studying.…
A Time of Preparation: Two students share their perspectives on Advent.
You may walk into a church in December and see a wreath with five unlit candles: three purple, one pink, and one white in the center of the wreath. As…
Environmental Racism in Our Country: The problem of waster incineration in Delaware County and what we can do about it.
In 1992, a waste incineration site was built in the city of Chester, PA, in Delaware County: the Delaware Valley Resource Recovery Facility. Since 2005, Covanta Holding Corporation has owned…
Threads Pop-Up Thrift Shop: All proceeds supported IJM, an organization that fights to end human trafficking.
On Saturday, Dec. 4, International Justice Mission (IJM) hosted their annual pop-up thrift store to end slavery, Threads. For weeks, IJM has had signs posted in every dormitory as well…