Trigger warning – the following essay discusses topics including abuse, suicide, and self-harm.
I was never his. Not by blood; not by association. The man who’d been one of my father figures since...
During the late 1960’s and early 70’s, punk rock came into the music industry with bands like The Stooges, with lead singer Iggy Pop. Iggy Pop was known for his extreme stage performances, often flashing...
The winter is cold
A time we want to forget
As we hold
To our regret
The days feel
As if they can’t
Be real
As those chant
Cheery Christmas songs
And spread love
The longs
Of...
The Princess Bride, a family comedy movie, was released on October 9, 1987. This fairytale movie is a favorite in my household, so growing up, I re-watched it over and over. The jokes are timeless and...
Back pain is an issue in my day-to-day life. I had back surgery to correct my severe scoliosis, so I have trouble sitting comfortably in a chair. The school chairs are no exception to this, and they often...
in the quiet corners where memories have lived
we’ve shared our laughter
we’ve cast our spells
though today our path part
this isn’t farewell
just a gentle see you soon
the sun...
Angel Olsen’s third studio album, MY WOMAN, has quickly become one of my favorite albums I’ve ever listened to. The themes, sounds, and lyrics are so masterfully crafted; creating a beautiful atmosphere...
If there’s one thing I’ve been taught since a young age, it is that any AI company with multiple capital letters in their name, like SkyNet and ChatGPT, should not be trusted. And now my lack of trust...
Recently, Netflix released a docu-series on September 19, 2024, named Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.
This show follows the double homicide of Jose and Mary Louise “Kitty” Mendendez,...
On May 1, 2020, Noah Kahan released his EP Cape Elizabeth. This record has five tracks and a short runtime of 18 minutes. This is a great release from him; however, there is one particular track that...
Sitting outside is a small challenge for my friend group, and it’s not due to the temperature or the people we’re around — it’s the swarm of bees that live in almost every nook and cranny of the...